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 -4 JulyDIY
Grafton Group CEO to step down
Grafton Group plc has announced that Gavin Slark has informed the board of his intention to step down as chief executive officer later this year after 11 years in the role. Slark will reportedly continue in his roles as CEO and board director until stepping down from both roles on…
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4 JulySupermarkets
Cost of living crisis will not curtail Brits summer spending, M&S finds
The cost of a living crisis is not dampening UK consumers’ desires to make the most of this summer, according to Marks and Spencerโs latest โFamily Mattersโ update. It found the cost of living is cited as a top concern by 82% of UK families, up 10% since the end…
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Jun- 2022 -30 JuneClothing & Shoes
Unbound unveils 14 partner brands for platform launch
The Unbound Group has announced the launch of its multi-brand platform to offer a โbroaderโ range of new partner brands and complementary own-brand products, starting from 28 July 2022 through to October 2022. The group is initially launching its partner brand offering within apparel and specialistย footwear categories. Unbound will…
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29 JuneSupermarkets
Poundstretcher to keep prices low despite FY22 profit warning
Discount chain Poundstretcher has warned that sales are set to drop to ยฃ277m in the year to March 2022, attributing this performance to fewer stores, while pre-tax profits are set to halve, falling to ยฃ40m. It comes as recent accounts filed at Companies House showed that pre-tax profit hit ยฃ88m…
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28 JuneNews
Pets at Home Rochdale named Proud of My Store monthly winner
Fun, family spirit and amazing teamwork has given Pets at Home, Rochdale a win in the UKโs biggest nationwide competition celebrating frontline retail teams: Proud of My Store. Store Manager, Nathan Reynolds and his team (pictured) caught the eye of the competi-tionโs prestigious judging panel with their dynamic can-do attitude,…
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28 JuneDepartment Stores
Walgreens pulls ยฃ5bn Boots sale
Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) has announced its decision to keep its Boots and No7 Beauty Company businesses under its existing ownership.ย This marks the conclusion of the review that began in January in line with the Companyโs strategic priorities. WBA had been encouraged by productive discussions held with a range…
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28 JunePeople Moves
John Lewis bolsters finance team amid ยฃ50m investment
John Lewis Finance has appointed Paul Dawson to the newly created role of product director and Alison Verlander as the chief risk officer, in a bid to help lead the companyโs expansion into new financial products and services. The announcement comes as John Lewis revealed it is investing over ยฃ50m…
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27 JuneSupermarkets
Investor support for Sainsburyโs real living wage mounts
A group of investors have put their support behind a shareholder resolution that could see all Sainsburyโs employees secure the real living wage when it goes to a vote at Sainsburyโs AGM on 7 July. The resolution, co-ordinated by ShareAction, is set to be the first Living Wage resolution to…
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24 JunePeople Moves
Tui chief executive to step down
The chief executive of Tui, Fritz Joussen, has announced he is stepping down after almost 10 years. He will leave the leisure, travel and tourism company at the end of September, and will be replaced by the companyโs chief financial officer, Sebastian Ebel. Joussen, who took on the role in…
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23 JuneNews
Boohoo appoints new CFO
Boohoo has announced the appointment of Shaun McCabe as the brandโs new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). McCabe will succeed Neil Catto whose role will reportedly transition to executive director as he remains on the group board.ย McCabe is expected to take up his new role later this year. Catto will…
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