The Very Group
This coverage explores The Very Group’s strategy and performance in the UK retail sector, focusing on its digital platforms, financial results, logistics operations, and leadership decisions. Reporting highlights how the business navigates e-commerce trends, customer engagement, and operational challenges, providing valuable insights for executives, managers, and professionals interested in multichannel and online retailing.
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Jul- 2022 -5 JulyPeople Moves
The Very Group appoints CEO
The Very Group has appointed Lionel Desclée, the former president and CEO of Walmart Japan, as group CEO, effective 19 September 2022. He succeeds Henry Birch who will step down on 24 September 2022 after four and a half years in the role. Desclée has global experience across digital and…
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Jun- 2022 -21 JunePeople Moves
Gymshark appoints new vice president of marketing
Gymshark, the fitness community and apparel brand, has announced Carly O’Brien as its new vice president of marketing. O’Brien joins after three years as chief marketing officer of The Very Group, where she oversaw a team of over 200 people that were responsible for all marketing, adapting to shifting business…
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May- 2022 -30 MayOnline & Digital
Asos and Curry’s among retailers to warn Sunak against OST
A group of 11 retailers, including Asos, Currys, and Gymshark, have reportedly urged the government to abandon plans for an online sales tax warning that it would “hurt, not help the high street”. According to The Telegraph, in a joint-letter to the chancellor the retailers noted that sales tax would…
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Apr- 2022 -19 AprilClothing & Shoes
Sosandar appoints independent non-executive director
Sosandar, the online women’s fashion brand, has announced the appointment of Jon Wragg as an independent non-executive director with immediate effect. Wragg is a senior executive with experience in driving growth in consumer businesses through digital channels. He has worked with global brands across different product categories, with experience in…
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6 AprilClothing & Shoes
Sosandar set to welcome ‘record’ results in FY22
Sosandar is set to achieve record sales in what it dubbed a “milestone year” for the retailer, as it expects to report revenue in excess of £29m, up 138% year-on-year. Meanwhile, EBITDA loss will be reduced by over 80% from a loss of £2.92m in FY21, following six consecutive EBITDA…
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Mar- 2022 -29 MarchOnline & Digital
The Very Group unveils leadership shakeup
The Very Group has announced the appointment of Charlotte Heiss as group general counsel and company secretary, and the promotion of Sean Hallows from operations director to chief operating officer (COO). Both Heiss and Hallows will report to group CEO, Henry Birch, in their new roles, and Heiss will join…
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3 MarchOnline & Digital
The Very Group announces partnership to transform ecommerce platform
The Very Group has announced plans to transform the technology behind its ecommerce platform through a new partnership with commercetools, a commerce platform built on MACH principles, in a bid to “significantly” improve customer experience. The new partnership with commercetools is reportedly a step forward in Very’s strategy to modernise…
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Feb- 2022 -17 FebruaryClothing & Shoes
Hotter FY22 revenues rise to £51.9m
The Unbound Group has reported a 16% increase in revenues for its subsidiary, Hotter Shoes (Hotter), in the financial year ending 30 January 2022 (FY22), up from £44.5m in FY21 to £51.9m. Hotter has also announced a partnership with M&S to sell Hotter products on the ‘Brands at M&S’ platform,…
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9 FebruaryHealth & Beauty
Very expands beauty and self-care ranges by 94%
The Very Group has expanded its range of beauty and self-care brands on Very.co.uk by 94% since the start of the pandemic, as the online retailer reportedly sees growing demand for wellbeing products. Since January 2020, Very has added 77 new beauty and personal care brands, taking the category total…
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Jan- 2022 -11 JanuaryClothing & Shoes
The Very Group appoints non-executive chair
The Very Group has appointed Dirk Van den Berghe, former Walmart executive vice president and regional chief executive for Asia, as its non-executive chair. In his most recent executive roles with Walmart, Berghe was responsible for Walmart’s business in Canada, China, India and Japan. He also oversaw Walmart Global Sourcing,…
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