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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May- 2023 -19 MayClothing & Shoes
Unbound eyes sale as it seeks additional funding
Hotter Shoes owner Unbound Group has announced that it is looking to offload the company as its board of directors continues to seek additional funds. Unbound has appointed Interpath Advisory as joint financial adviser alongside Singer Capital Markets, its current financial adviser, to manage the formal sale process. The board…
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18 MayPeople Moves
Topps Tiles lines up Paul Forman as chair designate
Topps Tiles has announced the appointment of Paul Forman as an independent non-executive director and chair designate of the company. The news comes as its current chair, Darren Shapland, is now in his ninth year and, therefore, nearing the end of his maximum term under the UK Corporate Governance Code.…
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17 MayOnline & Digital
One4all partners with Asos and Secret Sales
Multi-store gift card, One4all, has announced two new partnerships with global fashion retailer Asos and premium ecommerce marketplace, Secret Sales. As a result, Asos and Secret Sales now accept the gift card for all online purchases. The online retailers join the group’s catalogue of popular fashion brands including New Look,…
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17 MayClothing & Shoes
John Lewis offers paid leave to foster carers
The John Lewis Partnership has announced that it will offer additional paid leave to all new foster carers within its businesses (John Lewis and Waitrose) – furthering its commitment to support care experienced people. The retailer stated that it has become the “largest” organisation to receive Fostering Friendly accreditation via…
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16 MayNews
Angling Direct appoints new CFO
Angling Direct, the leading omni-channel specialist fishing tackle and equipment retailer, has recently announced the appointment of Sam Copeman as group chief financial officer. Copeman is an experienced CFO and most recently led the trade sale of Esportif, the global sports consultancy with a presence in the UK, France, South…
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15 MayHealth & Beauty
Beauty Pie appoints new CEO
Skincare and make-up retailer Beauty Pie has announced the appointment of Kevin Cornils to the role of CEO ahead of its next phase of growth. The appointment comes as the brand, which is on a mission to build “the world’s biggest luxury buyer’s club”, is ninth on the UK’s growth…
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15 MayClothing & Shoes
Allbirds co-founder steps down as co-CEO
The co-founder of footwear retailer Allbirds has stepped down from his role as co-CEO to instead take up the role of chief innovation officer. Tim Brown, who co-founded the company alongside Joey Zwillinger in 2016, said he will support Zwillinger going forward, as Zwillinger will now act as sole CEO…
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12 MayOnline & Digital
THG terminates takeover talks
THG has announced that it has terminated takeover talks with Apollo Global Management as it believes Apollo has undervalued the business. The company which owns brands like Myprotein stated that there was “no longer any merit” in continuing talks with Apollo. Shares in the company increased by 40% following the…
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11 MayLuxury Goods
Slowear appoints former Gucci VP as CEO
Italian fashion retailer Slowear has announced the appointment of Piero Braga, the former executive vice-president of Gucci, as its new chief executive officer. In addition to appointing a new CEO, the group also announced new board members. Paolo Ferring joins as chairman, while Giorgio Delpiano, an executive at Shell, and…
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10 MayDepartment Stores
John Lewis chair receives council backing despite disapproval on performance
John Lewis chair Dame Sharon White has been backed by the John Lewis council on whether they have confidence in her leadership moving forward, despite them voicing their disapproval over her decisions in the past year. According to reports, White faced two votes on her leadership at the John Leadership…
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