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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Feb- 2023 -9 FebruaryPeople Moves
Very CFO appointed chief finance and transformation officer
Digital retailer Very has announced the appointment of its CFO Ben Fletcher to the newly-created role of chief finance and transformation officer with immediate effect. As part of his new role, Fletcher will continue to be part of the company’s executive team and board, reporting to group CEO Lionel Desclée.…
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7 FebruaryHigh Street
Victorian Plumbing appoints new CFO
Victorian Plumbing Group has revealed that Paul Meehan, the group’s chief financial officer, is set to step down and will be replaced by group director of finance Daniel Barton. Victorian Plumbing said that Meehans advised the board that he wishes to step down from his role on 31 March 2023…
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3 FebruaryTechnology
Apple Q1 revenues fall 5% $117.2bn
Tech giant Apple has announced that its revenues for the first quarter ended 31 December 2022 dropped 5% to $117.2bn (£104bn) down from $124bn (£111bn) in 2021. The company’s product sales fell to $96bn (£86bn) down from $104bn (£93bn) but its services sales increased slightly to $21bn (£19bn) up from…
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2 FebruaryClothing & Shoes
Superdry boss denies plans to take business private
Superdry founder and CEO Julian Dunkerton has announced that he has no plans to take the company private following media reports it was a possibility. This statement now means that under UK takeover rules Dunkerton cannot make a bid for Superdry for six months unless another offer comes in for…
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2 FebruaryDIY
ScS maintains outlook as it returns to growth
Furniture and flooring retailer ScS has revealed it expects to meet its full-year market expectations after it returned to growth in the 10 weeks to 28 January 2023. In an interim update, it said like-for-like order intake momentum “improved significantly” throughout the period and the group returned to growth of…
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2 FebruaryPeople Moves
Hotel Chocolat appoints new CFO
The british chocolate maker, Hotel Chocolat Group, has announced the appointment of Jon Akehurst as its new chief financial officer and as an executive board director, effective from May 2023. The appointment follows CFO Matt Prichard’s departure from the role on 31 January after nine years with the company. It…
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Jan- 2023 -26 JanuaryDIY
The Cotswold Company appoints three to leadership team
Furniture and homewares brand, The Cotswold Company has announced the appointment of Jim Sharp as chairman, Matt Pollington as chief marketing officer, and Mike Ellis as director of merchandising. Sharp has built his career at Schroeder’s and Jimmy Choo, having chaired several high-growth digital brand-led retailers such as Seraphine, Feelunique,…
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25 JanuaryHigh Street
Furniture Village names new MD amid Board reshuffle
Furniture Village has strengthened its board of directors with several senior appointments from within, including founder Peter Harrison taking on the position of executive chairman, and his son, Charlie Harrison taking on the position of managing director. This follows on from the recent exit deal from its external shareholders BGF,…
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25 JanuaryLuxury Goods
Michael Kors appoints new CEO
Michael Kors owner Capri Holdings has announced the appointment of Cedric Wilmotte as the CEO of Michael Kors effective 3 April 2023. Wilmotte recently served as the interim CEO for Versace from January through September 2022 and is currently Versace’s COO. Prior to his time at Versace, Wilmotte led the…
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24 JanuaryPeople Moves
THG names Damian Sanders as CFO
THG has named Damian Sanders as its new chief financial officer (CFO), who assumes the role with immediate effect. Sanders takes over from John Gallemore, who has been appointed chief operating officer (COO), and his appointment follows an “extensive” search both internationally and domestically. According to the group, Sanders has…
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