Board
This coverage highlights board-level developments shaping the UK retail industry, from executive appointments and leadership reshuffles to governance strategy and corporate direction. Retail Sector reports on boardroom changes across major retail brands, supermarkets, and e-commerce operators, analysing how leadership decisions influence company performance, culture, and market positioning. Coverage includes director appointments, succession planning, governance best practices, and strategic decision-making at the highest levels. For retail professionals, these insights illuminate how leadership dynamics drive operational change, investor confidence, and long-term growth across the sector.
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Jun- 2023 -8 JunePeople Moves
Bensons for Beds appoints chief retail officer
Bensons for Beds today has confirmed the appointment of Paul Owen to join its leadership team as chief retail officer. Owen will join Bensons after almost three years as board member and director of store operations for Magnet Limited. The group said he has โsignificant experienceโ of the bed and…
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7 JuneClothing & Shoes
N Brown appoints new CFO
N Brown has named Dominic Appleton as its new chief financial officer, succeeding Rachel Izzard who has stepped down after three years. Appleton joined the Manchester-based clothing and footwear retailer as chief financial officer designate in March of this year and has now been appointed CFO and a board director…
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7 JuneClothing & Shoes
Zara owner Inditex Q1 sales up by 13% to โฌ7.6bn
Zara owner Inditex has revealed that sales grew 13% in the first three months of 2023 to reach โฌ7.6bn (ยฃ6.5bn), as its Spring/Summer collections have been โvery well receivedโ by customers.ย The group reports that sales were also positive in all of its geographical areas and in all brands, with…
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6 JuneSupermarkets
Central Co-op to become a โFertility Friendlyโ employer
Central Co-op has partnered with the social enterprise educational training provider Fertility Matters at Work, as it works towards becoming a Fertility Friendly employer. The training provider aims to implement policy-backed best practices when supporting colleagues experiencing fertility challenges. In addition to undertaking the training provided by Fertility Matters at…
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2 JuneNews
Revolution Beauty reports 4.2% drop in revenues in H1
Revolution Beauty Group, the multi-channel mass beauty innovator, has reported a 4.2% decrease in revenues to ยฃ75.3m for the six months ended 31 August 2022.ย The retailerโs operating loss in H1 23 narrowed from the previous year to ยฃ12.1m however, primarily due to reduced stock provision charge in the period…
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2 JuneClothing & Shoes
Farfetch announces New Guards Group management changes
Farfetch, the global platform for the luxury fashion industry, has appointed Cristiano Fagnani to the role of CEO of Off-White. He also remains responsible for New Guards Groupโs (NGG) Reebok business as CEO of NGG++. Stephanie Phair has also been appointed chair of NGG and NGG CEO, Davide De Giglio,…
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1 JuneClothing & Shoes
Dr Martens profits drop 29% to ยฃ128m
Dr Martens has reported that its profit after tax declined 29% to ยฃ128m for the year ended 31 March 2023, despite generating revenues of ยฃ1bn for the first time. It stated that its profit before tax was down because of higher depreciation and amortisation, a ยฃ3.9m impairment charge and a…
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May- 2023 -24 MayFeatures
Will businesses survive after entering into administration?
Can you tell me about yourself? I am a chartered accountant and I lead the expanding retail and consumer goods sector, responsible for defining and implementing the Mazars strategy for our consumer clients. Iโm also a consulting partner that brings insight and value to clients by directing our full suite…
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24 MayDepartment Stores
M&S FY sales and profits jump as turnaround strategy bites
M&S has seen its full-year profits and sales increase despite the ongoing cost-of-living crisis and tough economic conditions over the period, with the group attributing its performance to its latest turnaround strategy.ย Profit-before-tax rose by 21.4% to ยฃ474.7m, up against ยฃ391.7m the prior year, while group sales were up by…
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19 MaySupermarkets
John Allan to step down as Tesco chair amid personal conduct allegations
John Allan is set to step down as the chairman of Tesco following allegations regarding his personal conduct with colleagues.ย Tesco noted that in recent weeks, four allegations have been made in the media in relation to his personal conduct, and while three of these have been โvigorously deniedโ by…
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