Very Group
This coverage analyses The Very Group’s operations and strategy within the UK retail market, focusing on its e-commerce platform, financial performance, and customer engagement initiatives. Reporting highlights include leadership appointments, technology investments, marketing campaigns, and growth plans — offering retail professionals actionable insight into its digital retailing model and commercial priorities.
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Oct- 2025 -10 OctoberPeople Moves
Very Media Group names Paul Stafford as head of retail media
Very Media Group, which is operated by The Very Group, has bolstered its senior leadership team with the appointment of Paul Stafford as head of retail media. Stafford, who helped launch Superdrug’s retail media network Optimo, joins the Liverpool-based retailer to lead its retail media proposition. Bringing with him over…
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Sep- 2025 -23 SeptemberPeople Moves
Very Group finance chief Ben Fletcher to step down after six years
The Very Group has announced that Ben Fletcher will step down as chief finance and transformation officer in September after almost six years with the business. Fletcher is leaving to pursue a long-standing interest in politics. He joined the group in 2019 and played a key role in steering it…
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4 SeptemberClothing & Shoes
Very Group launches own-brand fashion line
The Very Group has launched a new own-brand fashion line, with The Very Collection set to debut online today (4 September). The collection is said to have been “modernised” with elevated design elements and capsule trend collections, focusing on Autumn/Winter 25. The launch of the collection has seen the group…
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Aug- 2025 -11 AugustOnline & Digital
Carlyle poised to take control of Very Group from Barclay family
The US private equity firm Carlyle is reportedly expected to seize control of Very Group later this year, ending the Barclay family’s long-running ownership of one of the UK’s largest online retailers, according to Sky News. Sources told the outlet that Carlyle, which is the biggest lender to Very Group’s…
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Jul- 2025 -2 JulyPeople Moves
The Very Group bolsters Hello Studio senior leadership team
HelloStudio, the in-house creative agency of online retailer the Very Group, has appointed Beth Lowry as head of creative direction. Lowry brings more than 20 years of experience to the Liverpool-based agency, having worked in the UK and United States. For the past six years, she has held a senior…
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May- 2025 -23 MayNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief-23/5/25
Tesco UK CEO Matthew Barnes has stepped down after just one year in the role to pursue other opportunities. He will be replaced by Ashwin Prasad, Tesco’s current chief commercial officer, from 30 June. Prasad brings extensive retail experience, having been part of Tesco’s executive team since 2020. Meanwhile, Natasha…
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23 MayOnline & Digital
Very Group revenues dip amid ‘tough UK retail climate’
Very Group has reported a 3.8% decrease in total revenues to £1.60bn for the 39-week period ended 29 March 2025. Its UK revenues, which represents 88% of group revenues, also fell by 2.5% to £1.40bn, despite seeing a strong result within its Home category with growth of 8.9%, and 24.6%…
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Apr- 2025 -15 AprilNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief-15/4/25
Halfords has appointed Henry Birch, former CEO of The Very Group, as its new chief executive, replacing Graham Stapleton, who steps down after seven years. Under Stapleton’s leadership, Halfords transformed from a cycling and motoring retailer into an omnichannel motoring services specialist, growing annual revenues from £1.1bn to £1.7bn. Birch,…
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15 AprilSport & Leisure
Former Very Group CEO to take over as Halfords boss
Halfords has announced that Graham Stapleton is stepping down as CEO, with Henry Birch replacing him in the role. Stapleton has led Halfords for over seven years, and during his tenure has helped see annual revenues grow from £1.1bn to £1.7bn, with more than half of sales now service-related. Henry…
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4 AprilNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief-4/4/25
Manchester-based online retailer THG has successfully completed its debt refinancing, extending arrangements until December 2029. The refinancing includes a partial extension of its Term Loan B to €445m (£376.6m), a £74m repayment of Term Loan A, and the extension of a £150m revolving credit facility to May 2029. The move…
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