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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Nov- 2021 -18 NovemberNews
Card costs could soar £150m a year, BRC warns
Retailers in the UK and the EEA could now face an estimated £150m a year cost increase to accept cross-border card payments, with British retailers alone shouldering an extra £36.m, or £100,000 every day, the BRC has warned. The research, by retail payments advisory firm CMSPI, in conjunction with the…
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17 NovemberOnline & Digital
UK retailers suffer one cyberattack every 8 days
The UK’s retailing sector has experienced 44 cyberattacks in the last 12 months – roughly one every 8 days – according to new research by Keeper Security. As part of its 2021 Cybersecurity Census Report, it found that three-quarters (77%) of retailers believe that the number of cyberattacks they are…
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5 NovemberFeatures
The journey so far: Disability provisions in the retail sector
Tesco, among other retailers, has recently implemented a ‘quiet hour’ scheme in a bid to improve its inclusivity. Measures such as the dimming of lights and reduction of noise are included in the retailer’s plan to make shopping a more ‘calming’ experience for minority groups. Although this is evidence of…
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3 NovemberNews
Pets at Home CEO to step down
Pets at Home has announced that Peter Pritchard, after eleven years in the business, intends to step down from his role as CEO and director of the company next summer. This follows the “successful turnaround” of the business, in which he developed the group’s pet care plan in support of…
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Oct- 2021 -19 OctoberLuxury Goods
Au Vodka reveals gold standard for success after being crowned Winner in Brightpearl’s Lightning 50
Key facts Lightning 50 Overall Winner, plus Regional Winner in Wales and Winner in the Luxury Sector 10,000% YoY growth £5 million expected revenue in 2021 “We’re thrilled to have won not one but three titles in the Lightning 50” – Jordan Major, Head of e-Commerce, Au Vodka Endorsed by…
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14 OctoberDIY
Dunelm Q1 sales grow to £388.8m despite ongoing supply issues
Dunelm has revealed its total sales for the 13-week period ending 25 September increased by 8.3% to £388.8m, despite ongoing supply issues. The growth was mainly driven by the positive customer response to the summer sale in July, improved product availability and some new ranges in the furniture categories. During…
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13 OctoberNews
Gear4music sales hit by post-Brexit challenges
Gear4music has revealed its total sales fell 8% year-on-year to £64.7mn in the six months to 30 September due to EU sales falling 16% after “post-brexit challenges”. According to Gear4music, UK sales remain “robust” at £36.7mn, the same as the year previous. Meanwhile, the brand revealed gross profit fell down…
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13 OctoberPeople Moves
Halfords appoints new CFO
Halfords has announced the appointment of Jo Hartley as its new executive director and chief financial officer (CFO). Hartley will join the business in mid-April 2022 and replace Loraine Woodhouse in the role, who is set to retire from her full-time role in the business. Woodhouse will however remain in…
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11 OctoberClothing & Shoes
Asos CEO steps down amid profit warning
Asos has announced that Nick Beighton will step down as CEO of the business after 12 years, as the group warned that ongoing supply chain issues may hit its profit in FY22. In a series of changes to the board, Mat Dunn, currently CFO, will take on the additional role…
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6 OctoberPeople Moves
Card Factory welcomes new director to board
Card Factory has welcomed Robert McWilliam as the latest independent non-executive director to its board, with effect from 1 November 2021. McWilliam will be appointed as a member of each of the group’s Audit and Risk committee, Nomination committee and Remuneration committee, and will assume the role as chair of…
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