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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Jun- 2021 -15 JuneClothing & Shoes
Boohoo see Q2 revenues surge 32% to £486m
Boohoo has reported a 32% surge in group revenues for the three months to 31 May 2021 from £367.8m to £486.1m which was spurred on by retailers turning to online shopping during the pandemic. UK revenue contributed heavily to the overall sales growth, which saw a 50% increase from £183m…
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14 JuneDIY
UK Flooring Direct appoints new CCO
UK Flooring Direct has announced the appointment of Elia Green as the new chief commercial officer (CCO). Green was originally appointed head of marketing campaigns in April 2019 and since then has achieved three promotions, from commercial director to now taking a place on the company board. The retailer is…
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11 JuneSupermarkets
Morrisons shareholders vote against exec bonuses
Morrisons shareholders have overwhelmingly voted against the retailer’s remuneration proposals which included paying David Potts, chief executive, £1.7m in bonuses, according to the BBC. Last year all Morrisons colleagues had their bonus “significantly enhanced” and paid early to recognise their “extraordinary commitment, innovation, selflessness” and hard work during the past…
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10 JuneClothing & Shoes
N Brown Group appoints non-executive director
N Brown Group has confirmed the appointment of Dominic Platt as an independent non-executive director with immediate effect. Platt will chair the group’s audit and risk committee, a role that Vicky Mitchell has assumed in an interim capacity since 31 March 2021. He is currently the CFO of BGL Group,…
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1 JuneSport & Leisure
JD Sports denies Cowgill exit rumours
JD Sports has denied rumours that its executive chairman, Peter Cowgill, is leaving the helm of the retail group. The response follows speculation which arose over the weekend after reporters discovered a line in JD’s annual report which suggested that the group may be increasing its succession plans. On Saturday…
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May- 2021 -28 MayClothing & Shoes
JD Group chairman banks £6m in bonuses despite 75% pay cut
The executive chairman of JD Group, Peter Cowgill, was reportedly handed nearly £6m in “special bonuses” over the course of 18 months despite the company accepting more than £100m in government support. During the course of the pandemic, the group received £86.1m in furlough payments for staff and roughly £38m…
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24 MayLuxury Goods
Capri announces boardroom changes
Capri Holdings, a global luxury fashion group, has announced that M William Benedetto is set to retire from his role as lead director at the group on 28 July 2021. Benedetto has worked at the owner of Michael Kors, Jimmy Choo, and Versace since 2011, serving on the audit committee,…
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24 MayPeople Moves
L Brands adds JK Symancyk to board of directors
L Brands, the owner of Bath and Body Works, Victoria’s Secret, and Pink, has announced the appointment of JK Symancyk as an independent member of its board of directors. Effective 20 May 2021, Symancyk’s addition brings the board to 11 members, with 10 of these acting as independent directors. Symancyk…
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21 MayPeople Moves
L Brands reveals CFOs for standalone businesses
L Brands has revealed the two new CFOs for its standalone Bath and Body Works and Victoria’s Secret businesses. Wendy Arlin, currently SVP of finance and controller for L Brands, will become Bath and Body Works CFO. Arlin joined L Brands in 2005 and has “established, led, and maintained” a…
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20 MayDIY
Travis Perkins makes formal commitment to disability inclusion
Travis Perkins has formally announced its commitment to disability inclusion after joining The Valuable 500 last year. According to the group, the commitment is part of a “wider strategy” to build a fully inclusive workplace for its 20,000 colleagues who work across its offering . It also extends to the…
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