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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Jul- 2022 -22 JulyClothing & Shoes
JD Sports expects repeat โrecordโ profits amid strong sales
JD Sports has said it expects its full-year profit before tax to be in line with its previous โrecordโ performance after welcoming strong sales in the first four months of the year, with total sales in its like-for-like businesses up 5% against the prior year.ย It noted this positive performance…
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21 JulyPeople Moves
Primark owner appoints new finance director
Associated British Foods plc has announced the appointment of Eoin Tonge as the companyโs next finance director. Tonge will succeed John Bason who will be retiring as finance director and will be stepping down from the ABF Board. It is reported that Tonge will join the business no later than…
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21 JulyEconomy
Dunelm FY trading beats expectations
Dunelm has reported its full-year sales and profits have beaten expectations, reporting ย total sales of ยฃ1.55bn in the year to 25 June 2022, an increase of 16% compared with the same period the year prior.ย The homeware retailer’s total sales are 40% higher than the FY 2019 and digital sales…
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20 JulyNews
Ocado Retail CEO Melanie Smith to step down
Ocado Retail has announced that its chief executive, Melanie Smith CBE, will leave the business after three years in the role, effective 31 August 2022. As part of the transition process, Smith will be handing over to Lawrence Hene on an interim basis, who previously was deputy CEO at Ocado…
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19 JulyClothing & Shoes
Joules raises FY profit guidance as cost cuts bear fruit
Clothing and homeware brand Joules has revealed it expects FY22 adjusted profit before tax and adjusting items to be โslightly ahead of current market expectationsโ as its additional cost reductions begin to bear fruit. It revealed the trading trends outlined in the group’s previous update have also continued for the…
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18 JulyPeople Moves
Mattress Online appoints chief innovation officer
Tech-driven retailer, Mattress Online, has announced the appointment of Martin Adams as the companyโs new chief innovation officer. It is reported that Adams has been unofficially involved in a consultancy capacity with the company since it was founded 19 years ago, but now took up a position on the leadership…
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14 JulyDIY
Topps Tiles stands behind chairman despite shareholder revolt
Bathroom and kitchen flooring retailer Topps Tiles has revealed it is set to stick with its chairman Darren Shapland despite seeing a number of its shareholders vote against his re-election at its AGM back in January. During its AGM at the start of the year, some 22% of its shareholders…
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12 JulyClothing & Shoes
Matchesfashion appoints new CEO
Online luxury retailer, Matchesfashion, has announced the appointment of Nick Beighton as the companyโs new chief executive officer. Beighton will take over from Paolo De Cesare who will hand over responsibilities this month, with Beighton taking his role at the start of August. Beighton joined Asos Plc in 2009 acting…
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12 JulyPeople Moves
Gap CEO steps down amid struggling sales
Gap Inc. has revealed that president and chief executive officer Sonia Syngal will step down from her position and from the company’s board, departing the company following a brief transition. Effective immediately, Gap confirmed Bob Martin, the company’s current executive chairman of the board, will serve as Gap Inc. president…
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12 JulyHigh Street
Joe Browns appoints new CEO
Joe Browns, the home and fashion retailer, has announced that Peter Alecock will join its board as chief executive officer. He joins from JD Sports Fashion PLC where he held the role of chief operating officer of the retailerโs fashion division having worked for the company for 16 years. It…
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