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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Dec- 2021 -10 DecemberDIY
B&M to pay £250m to shareholders
B&M has announced that its board will pay out a total of £250m to shareholders after declaring a special dividend of 25.0p per share. It comes as the group welcomed a “strong” performance against pre-pandemic levels in its FY22 interim results on 11 November, with an ongoing evaluation of its…
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10 DecemberNews
Urban Outfitters strengthens board of directors
Urban Outfitters, a lifestyle products and services company which operates a portfolio of global consumer brands, has announced the expansion of its board with the appointment of Kelly Campbell as a director, effective 7 December 2021. It revealed the addition of Campbell further bolsters the digital marketing expertise that resides…
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8 DecemberDepartment Stores
Fortnum and Mason appoints new chief operating and innovation officer
Fortnum and Mason has appointed Iain Robertson to the newly created role of chief operating and innovation officer. Robertson will join the luxury brand in February 2022, and will be responsible for supply chain and logistics. He joins from Burberry, where he has been for 17 years, most recently in…
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6 DecemberClothing & Shoes
Ted Baker chairman John Barton dies
Ted Baker has announced with “great sadness” the sudden death of its chairman, John Barton. The announcement was made by CEO Rachel Osborne this morning. Helena Feltham will assume the role of interim chairman with immediate effect. Rachel Osborne, CEO, said: “John was a source of great wisdom for me…
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2 DecemberComment
Snatching peak from the jaws of Amazon
Consumer shopping habits this peak season are already unlike anything the industry has seen before. A slow burn, ultra-cautious approach that could well lead to a last-minute rush – a rush that Amazon thinks it’s going to win. The conventional wisdom – as far as convention can be wise in…
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1 DecemberClothing & Shoes
JD Sports welcomes new board director
JD Sports has confirmed that Mahbobeh Sabetnia has joined the retailer’s board as a non-executive director. It comes as Heather Jackson has stepped down from her position as non-executive director after more than six years on its board, with effect from yesterday (29 November 2021). The group described Sabetnia as…
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1 DecemberClothing & Shoes
Zara owner names new chairwoman
Zara owner Inditex has announced the appointment of Marta Ortega Pérez, the daughter of the company’s founder, Amancio Ortega, as its newest chairwoman with effect 1 April 2022. Pérez takes over from Pablo Isla who has led the company for 17 years, firstly as deputy chairman and CEO since 2005…
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Nov- 2021 -29 NovemberSupermarkets
Lidl GB appoints new CEO
Lidl GB has announced the promotion of Ryan McDonnell as its newest CEO with effect 1 February 2022. He replaces Christian Härtnagel who will be moving to the role of CEO at Lidl Germany on 1 March 2022. Härtnagel has been CEO of the UK group for more than five…
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25 NovemberPeople Moves
Asda unveils new board appointments
Asda has appointed Lord Rose as its new chairman and Dame Alison Carnwath as non-executive director, with both appointments taking effect from 1 December. Rose is currently chairman of Zenith Automotive and the EG Group. Previously, he was CEO and executive chairman of Marks and Spencer, and he has also…
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23 NovemberSupermarkets
Nisa renews Too Good To Go partnership
Nisa has announced it is strengthening its support of the food waste fighting app Too Good To Go for the second year with a new campaign to increase the number of Nisa retailers signed up and to help further reduce food waste. A mission has been launched to grow the…
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