Patrick Cescau to retire from Tesco board
March 23, 2015 10:45 amTesco has announced that its senior independent director Patrick Cescau is to retire from the board next month. Cescau has been a non-executive director at Tesco for... View Article
General Merchandise News
Childrensalon unveils new website and blog
March 23, 2015 10:45 amChildrensalon, the luxury childrenswear retailer, has unveiled a new-look website and blog. The company said its in-house team of fashion editors, stylists and content marketers will... View Article
Kering appoints Roberto Vedovotto to its executive committee
March 23, 2015 10:44 amLuxury group Kering has appointed Roberto Vedovotto as a new member of its executive committee. Vedovotto is chief executive of Kering Eyewear and is responsible for building... View Article
Mother’s Day helps John Lewis to a 12.9% sales uplift last week
March 20, 2015 10:47 amThe earlier fall of Mother’s Day this year helped John Lewis to achieve a 12.9% year-on-year sales uplift last week as customers bought last minute gifts.... View Article
Wickes owner Travis Perkins to create 4,000 UK jobs
March 20, 2015 10:47 amWickes owner Travis Perkins is to create 4,000 new jobs across the UK over the next four years. A capital investment programme of £150 to £200... View Article
Tesco regains ownership of 21 superstores
March 20, 2015 10:47 amTesco has regained sole ownership of 21 superstores in a transaction with British Land as part of plans to strengthen its core UK business. The 21... View Article
Poundstretcher appoints head of marketing
March 20, 2015 10:46 amPoundstretcher has appointed Carl Sutton to the newly created role of head of marketing. In a statement, Poundstretcher said that Sutton will implement a changed approach... View Article
Permira sells remaining stake in Hugo Boss
March 20, 2015 9:50 amPrivate equity company Permira has sold its remaining 12% stake in Hugo Boss. The move marks the full exit of the Permira funds from the fashion... View Article
Ladbrokes promotes Jim Mullen to chief executive role
March 20, 2015 9:50 amBookmaker Ladbrokes has promoted Jim Mullen to the position of chief executive. Due to take up his new role on 1 April, Mullen will succeed Richard... View Article
