JD Sports appoints Ikea president as chair
JD Sports Fashion has appointed Peter Agnefjäll as chair of the board, with the former-president of Ikea joining the sports retailer on 01 September 2026. Agnefjäll is an…
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MHouse appoints customer success executive
Padma Sivakumar will work with retailers across the UK, helping them adopt new products and improve operational efficiency
Home Depot reshuffles leadership to accelerate tech innovation
The company is consolidating tech teams under the leadership of its new executive vice president and CTO as part of this effort.
Diageo targets US$1bn in savings as Dave Lewis unveils turnaround plan
Diageo has launched a three-year programme to improve efficiency and restore growth under new chief executive Sir Dave Lewis. The drinks group will target an additional US$1…
Don Julio appoints India brand ambassador
Former Diageo World Class Mexico champion Israel Barón has taken up the brand ambassador role for Don Julio in India The post Don Julio appoints India brand ambassador appeared…
Tesco appoints Andrew Yaxley as Ireland and Northern Ireland CEO
Yaxley previously served as chief of Tesco Ireland between 2015 and 2018 before taking on senior leadership roles within the wider group including chief commercial officer and…
Tesco Ireland And Northern Ireland To Get New CEO
Andrew Yaxley returns to the role of chief executive of Tesco Ireland and Northern Ireland, a role he held for three years previously.
Nichols Names Laura Padfield As Independent Non-Executive Director
Soft drinks maker Nichols has appointed Laura Padfield as an independent non-executive director of the company, effective 1 September 2026.
New Look appoints new CEO as FY26 EBITDA jumps to £36.6m
Petherick will take over in September following two years leading the retailer's digital and operational transformation
Brand Venture takes on Yaguara Cachaça
Brazilian Weber Haus Distillery has appointed Brand Venture to lead the global development of Yaguara Cachaça The post Brand Venture takes on Yaguara Cachaça appeared first on The…
Cares Laboratory appoints Amy Williamson as senior e-commerce lead to drive digital growth
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Mitch Wilson to lead E&A Scheer’s global ambitions
Dutch rum specialist and supplier E&A Scheer has appointed former Maison Ferrand ambassador Mitch Wilson as head of global rum development The post Mitch Wilson to lead E&A…