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- 2025 -8 JulyHigh Street
Dunelm appoints Sainsbury’s chief as new CEO
Dunelm has announced the appointment of Clodagh Moriarty as its new CEO, effective 1 October 2025. Moriarty is currently chief retail and technology officer at Sainsbury’s. As a member of the operating board, she holds responsibility for all stores and their operations, alongside Sainsbury’s digital offer and strategy, customer experience…
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4 JulyDIY
Bensons for Beds losses widen as market pressures persist
Bensons for Beds has reported widening losses of £22m for the year ended 28 September 2024, up from £19.9m the previous year, as it continues to face external market pressures and internal operational issues. The group’s pre-tax loss included £8.8m in interest payments, £5.6m in depreciation, and £4.4m in International…
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1 JulyPeople Moves
Walpole names Fortnum and Mason CEO as new chair
Walpole has announced the appointment of Tom Athron, chief executive of Fortnum and Mason, as the new chair of the UK luxury sector’s trade body. Starting today (1 July), he succeeds Michael Ward, managing director of Harrods, who steps down after a nine-year term as chair. Ward has now become…
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Jun- 2025 -26 JuneOnline & Digital
Moonpig CEO to step down amid strong FY25
Moonpig CEO Nickyl Raithatha is set to step down after seven years in the role following a 12 month notice period, whilst the company also welcomed rising sales in its full-year results. The board has announced that the search for a successor has commenced and Raithatha will continue to lead…
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24 JunePeople Moves
Women hold half of retail board seats but ethnic diversity falls, BRC finds
Gender representation in retail boardrooms has increased significantly, with women now holding 47% of board seats compared with 32% in 2019, according to a report by the British Retail Consortium (BRC) and executive search firm the MBS Group. The report found that many retailers have invested in leadership development programmes,…
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19 JuneFeatures
The price of stars: what the DMCC Act means for fake reviews
At one point online reviews used to be a grey area, but with the arrival of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024, the UK has taken a decisive step into a new enforcement regime. Fake reviews, paid praise, and review hijacking, which have long been brushed off as…
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17 JuneClothing & Shoes
Asos appoints new CFO
Asos has announced the appointment of director of group finance, Aaron Izzard, as chief financial officer and executive director, effective from 1 July. He will succeed current chief financial officer Dave Murray, who is stepping down to pursue other opportunities. Murray will remain with the online fashion retailer for a…
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17 JuneLuxury Goods
Kering appoints Luca de Meo as CEO
Luca de Meo has been appointed chief executive of Kering and is expected to take office on 15 September, pending shareholder approval. The luxury group confirmed his appointment following a board meeting chaired by Kering chairman François-Henri Pinault. The board’s decision, based on the recommendation of the appointments and governance…
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11 JuneSupermarkets
Major supermarkets criticised for shift to cheaper imported meat
Asda, Morrisons and Sainsbury’s have been found selling cheap beef from Australia, Uruguay and New Zealand in a bid to save cost, according to the National Farmer’s Union (NFU). The Guardian has learnt that the NFU, who regularly monitor the shelves at the supermarkets, has noted that Morrisons has been…
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6 JuneNews
Morrisons names Emma Macey as trading director for general merchandise
Morrisons has announced it has appointed Emma Macey as its new trading director for general merchandise. Announcing the appointment on Linkedin, Morrisons said Macey brings with her over two decades of commercial retail experience; most recently at Asda, where she held a number of senior roles across commercial, e-commerce, retail…
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