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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Jan- 2023 -5 JanuaryHigh Street
Wilko secures ยฃ40m in funding from Homebase owner
Wilko has reportedly secured ยฃ40m in funding from Hilco UK, the investor which owns both Homebase and Cath Kidston. According to the Financial Times, the details of the asset-based credit facility were filed with Companies House although they have yet to be fully disclosed. However, the outlet added it is…
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Dec- 2022 -23 DecemberHigh Street
Superdry secures ยฃ80m loan amid strong H1 sales
Superdry has revealed it has secured a new three-year financing facility of up to ยฃ80m that wonโt expire until December 2025, as part of a trading update which also saw its group revenues surge 3.6% YOY.ย For the 26-week period ended 29 October 2022, the retailerโs ecommerce revenue also increased…
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22 DecemberHigh Street
Made.com board proposes vote on liquidation
The board of Made.com has formally proposed the winding up of the business through a voluntary liquidation process. In a statement to the London Stock Exchange (LSE), Made said this will enable liquidators appointed by the company to realise the company’s remaining assets pending completion of the administration of MDL…
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22 DecemberClothing & Shoes
Under Armour appoints new CEO
Sportswear brand Under Armour has announced the appointment of Stephanie Linnartz as its CEO and president. Linnartz is currently the president of Marriott International where she is responsible for a portfolio of nearly 8,200 properties across 138 countries. She is also a member of Home Depot’s board of directors, and…
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21 DecemberPeople Moves
Pets at Home appoints former Asda CEO to its board
Pet retailer Pets at Home has announced the appointment of former Asda CEO Roger Burnley CBE as an independent non-executive director. The appointment will come into effect 14 February 2023 and Burnley will be a member of the audit and risk committee, remuneration committee, nomination and corporate governance committee and…
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15 DecemberClothing & Shoes
Asos appoints new non-executive director
Online retailer Asos has announced the appointment of Wei Gao as a non-executive director. Gao was previously COO at Hopin and brings over 16 years of ecommerce and data experience. He held senior roles at Amazon, including roles as vice president for Grocery Tech, Product and Supply Chain, and as…
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12 DecemberSupermarkets
Tesco begins search for independent chairman replacement
Tesco has reportedly begun proceedings to find a replacement for its independent chairman, John Allan, who will step down in 2024, according to Sky News. Under UK corporate governance rules, Allan will be ‘timed out’ in just over a year, meaning he would no longer be regarded as an independent…
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9 DecemberNews
ProCook projects โweaker than anticipatedโ F23 performance
ProCook Group has announced that it expects its full-year revenues for FY23 to be between ยฃ60m – ยฃ65m, marking a โweaker sales performance than anticipatedโ. The update comes after its Black Friday trading saw โsofter consumer demand driven by the challenging consumer environmentโ. The combination of the continued softer year…
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9 DecemberPeople Moves
Former Greggs CEO assumes new role on Card Factory board
Card Factory has announced that Roger Whiteside, the former CEO of Greggs, will assume the role of senior independent non-executive director on the groupโs board next year. In a further change to the board, Indira Thambiah will be appointed chair of the Remuneration Committee, with effect from 1 February 2023.…
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8 DecemberClothing & Shoes
In The Style CEO steps down as strategic review launched
In The Style CEO Sam Perkins has announced that he is stepping down from his position at the company. The companyโs founder Adam Frisby will replace Perkins as CEO on an interim basis. He led the group as CEO for nine years until January 2022. The fashion retailer also announced…
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