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Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal has taken over Patronage of the Retail Trust from her mother The late Queen Elizabeth II. Chris Brook-Carter, chief executive of the Retail Trust, said: “We...

Eldon Square, Newcastle’s premier shopping and leisure destination, is delighted to announce the appointment of Helen Cowie as Centre Director. As the investment programme in Eldon Square continues with several...

Greater Manchester-based wine and spirits creation, co-packing and bottling firm, Kingsland Drinks Group, has announced the appointment of Sarah Baldwin as Managing Director. Baldwin will lead the employee-owned, full-service drinks...

Majestic, the UK’s largest specialist wine retailer, has appointed industry expert Matt Davies as general manager of its rapidly growing on-trade supply arm, Majestic Commercial. Matt succeeds Maria Lopez, who...

Premium hair care brand and leaders in the field, Philip Kingsley, welcome the founder of Space NK, Nicky Kinnaird MBE, onto their Board of Directors in January 2025. Philip Kingsley...

Nisa has appointed convenience expert, Brogan Cook as delivery lead, where she will spearhead the implementation and mobilisation of corporate customer projects, for the wholesale arm of Co-op. Sitting as...

As M&S resets its international business, it has strengthened its global leadership team with three new senior appointments. Manish Kapoor joins from Pepe Jeans as the new managing director for...

Vagabond, the wine bar business that boasts more than 100 wines for customers to explore and self-pour by the glass, has announced four senior hires as it bolsters its leadership...

John Lewis has today announced the appointment of Vikki Kavanagh to run the retailer’s commercial function. Kavanagh joins John Lewis from YOOX NET-A-PORTER GROUP where she most recently served as...

Biscuiteers, the UK’s original hand-iced biscuit company, has appointed Francesca Pittaway as CEO. This is the first time the company has made an external appointment in this role as the...

Honest Burgers has announced the appointment of Kevin Styles as its new chief executive officer. Kevin joins the team with a wealth of leadership experience in retail, leisure, and entertainment,...

The Fairtrade Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Eleanor Harrison OBE as its new chief executive officer. Eleanor is a visionary changemaker and strategist who brings with her...

Liberty is pleased to announce the promotion of Lydia King to the new role of group buying & merchandising director. This strategic appointment follows a successful 12 months for King...

After six years leading Gü, Peter Utting has decided to retire from full-time work and will be stepping down as CEO. Utting will be replaced by Emma Vass, who has...

Michael Komasinski Criteo S.A., the commerce media company, today announced that its Board of Directors appointed Michael Komasinski as Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board, effective February...

The Kraft Heinz Company has announced that Marta Pilczuk has been named managing director for the UK and Ireland (UK+I), taking up the role on January 1st. Pilczuk brings a...

It has already been described as the ‘world’s most exciting retail concept’ and now Future Stores has begun 2025 by announcing the appointment of its first Sales Director. Acclaimed 'retailtainment' champion...

Jagrupe Singh Binnig, a former Costcutter retailer and now a New Business Manager for Bestway Wholesale, has been awarded a British Empire Medal (BEM) in the King’s New Year’s Honours...

Wise is delighted to announce the appointment of Richard Tucker as enterprise sales director, effective January 2025. In his new role, Tcuker will spearhead Wise’s large-enterprise strategy, driving account-based marketing...

Michelle Menezes has been appointed as the new Centre Director at Highcross Leicester - a role that will see her steer the shopping centre through ‘an ambitious transformation’. Taking the reins as...