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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Oct- 2022 -14 OctoberNews
Revolution Beauty CEO and exec chair stand down amid audit investigation
Revolution Beauty has announced that its executive chairman, Tom Allsworth, and chief executive, Adam Minto, have both voluntarily agreed to step away from the day-to-day management of the business for the time being. The company said the decision has been made to allow them to support the independent investigation being…
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13 OctoberOnline & Digital
MySale asks shareholders to accept Frasers offer
The board of MySale has asked its shareholders to accept Frasers Group takeover offer despite it “unanimously believing” that it undervalues the company. The news comes after Frasers made a cash offer by Frasers for the entire issued and to be issued ordinary share capital of MySale, at 2 pence…
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13 OctoberPeople Moves
JD Sports CFO to step down next year
JD Sports has announced that Neil Greenhalgh will step down from his role as chief financial officer (CFO) next year. The Nominations Committee, led by Andy Higginson, will now begin a process to recruit his successor. According to the group, Greenhalgh is committed to assist in this process to help…
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12 OctoberNews
Angling Direct H1 profits drop 69.8%
Angling Direct has reported that its pre-tax profits dropped 69.8% from £3.7m to £1.1m for the six months ended 31 July 2022 (H1 FY23), and gross profits decreased 6.5% from £14.4m to £13.4m. Angling Direct said that due to the challenging and highly volatile trading conditions the company faces, and…
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10 OctoberClothing & Shoes
Quiz revenues rocket 37% as demand soars
Quiz revenues have soared by 37.2% in the last six months, hitting £49.4m in results that were ahead of its previous expectations. Between 1 April and 30 September, revenues were £13.4m higher than the prior year, reportedly reflecting the brand’s appeal and reputation for dressy and occasion wear, with demand…
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7 OctoberPeople Moves
Pets at Home appoints chief people officer
Pets at Home has announced the appointment of Rachel Mooney as its new chief people officer. Prior to joining the group, Mooney held senior roles at global brands including Google and Vodafone, and was previously chief people officer at Monzo and Snow Software. According to Pets at Home, she has…
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Sep- 2022 -30 SeptemberClothing & Shoes
Joules says turnaround plan is ‘going well’ amid CVA rumours
Lifestyle retailer Joules has confirmed that it has appointed Interpath Advisory to help the company with its turnaround plan. The retailer confirmed the news in a statement released yesterday (29 September) which revealed that the financial advisors are “assisting the board with an initial assessment of certain elements as part…
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28 SeptemberPeople Moves
Burberry creative officer to step down
Burberry has announced that Riccardo Tisci will be stepping down as chief creative officer and is set to leave the company at the end of the month, with Daniel Lee assuming the position. Tisci has decided to leave after almost five years at the group, during which time he spearheaded…
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27 SeptemberPeople Moves
Boots former exec Gourlay in talks to join Holland & Barrett owner LetterOne
A former executive at the owner of Boots, Alex Gourlay, is reportedly in discussions to join the board of LetterOne, the Russia-linked vehicle which owns Holland and Barrett, according to Sky News. Gourlay stepped down as co-chief operating officer of Walgreens Boots Alliance earlier this year, and is in advanced…
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27 SeptemberHigh Street
Matalan announces new CEO as sales process begins
Matalan has announced the appointment of Nigel Oddy as interim CEO of Matalan Retail Ltd as the company begins a strategic sales process, joining the business initially on an interim basis, with effect from 3 October 2022. Oddy has significant retail experience in senior leadership roles, most recently at New…
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