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- 2022 -10 JanuaryPeople Moves
WH Smith begins hunt for next chairman
WH Smith has reportedly launched its search for a new chairman, with headhunters understood to be approaching prospective candidates on behalf of the group, according to Sky News. Headhunters at Lygon Group are said to be searching for a successor to Henry Staunton, who has chaired the group since 2013. …
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7 JanuaryNews
Weird Fish adds eco metrics to enhance transparency
Clothing brand Weird Fish has taken the next step in its sustainability journey by introducing environmental impact metrics to its website, in partnership with Green Story. Customers can now see how much has been saved in car emissions, drinking water, lightbulb energy and land pesticide usage as a result of…
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5 JanuaryHigh Street
Pepco Group CEO steps down due to health reasons
Poundland owner Pepco Group has announced that CEO Andy Bond will step down at the end of March due to health reasons. As a result, the board has appointed Trevor Masters, currently group COO and MD of Pepco, to the role of interim CEO from 31 March 2022. He will…
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Dec- 2021 -21 DecemberNews
Missguided secures ‘significant’ investment
Missguided has announced it has secured a “significant” investment deal with London-based investors, Alteri. It revealed Alteri’s investment, comprising both debt and the acquisition of 50% of the group’s equity, will provide the business with the liquidity and support it needs to overcome short-term supply chain challenges, as well as…
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20 DecemberClothing & Shoes
Ted Baker confirms board changes amid death of chairman
Ted Baker has confirmed that a search is currently underway for a new chairman of the board. The search follows the sudden passing of previous chair John Barton on 6 December 2021. In the meantime, it was revealed that Helena Feltham will remain as interim chair. In addition, Andrew Jennings,…
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17 DecemberComment
Why 2022 will be a defining year for UK retail
Retailers are coming out of what has been another challenging year but are undoubtedly now optimistic and looking forward to a prosperous festive season. Early reports paint a positive picture with ONS data showing an 0.8% rise in total sales volume in October, and GfK revealing that consumer confidence is…
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16 DecemberShopping Centres
Hammerson disposes of Silverburn shopping centre stake
Hammerson has announced the disposal of a number of its non-core assets, including its share in Glasgow’s Silverburn shopping centre. Hammerson said it has agreed the unconditional contract for the sale of Silverburn, a 100,000m2 shopping centre near Glasgow, from 50/50 joint venture partners Hammerson and Canada Pension Plan Investment…
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15 DecemberClothing & Shoes
In The Style profit halves amid supply chain issues
In The Style has seen its profit halve in the six months ended 30 September 2021, falling by 51.3% as the group was hit by supply chain issues over the period. However, the group said there was “impressive growth” against the “exceptional” prior period, and saw revenue rise by 38.8%…
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15 DecemberHigh Street
Casa di Moda sets greenhouse gas reduction target
Fashion retail house Casa di Moda has announced it has set targets to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 60% over the 10-year period of 2019 – 2028. The renewed climate commitment comes after the fashion brand spoke at the COP26 conference last year. Brunello Cucinelli, executive chairman and creative…
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13 DecemberDIY
Dunelm signs £185m credit deal linked to sustainability
Dunelm Group plc has announced the signing of a £185m sustainability-linked unsecured revolving credit facility (“RCF”). It revealed the deal is signed from banks, Barclays Bank PLC, Lloyds Bank Plc, National Westminster Bank PLC, Banco Santander, S.A., London Branch and Credit Industriel et Commercial. The facility has an initial term…
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