Poundland appoints three directors as sale talks reach critical stage
Poundland’s owners have appointed three independent directors to the discount chain’s board as rescue talks intensify, with administration still a possibility. Majority owner…
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Publix names new chief information and digital officer
The grocer promoted CIO Laurie Douglas to the role and announced other executive changes in its technology, industrial operations and finance departments.
Ikea appoints Erika Intiso as new chief sustainability officer
Ikea’s largest retailer, Ingka Group, has appointed Erika Intiso as its new chief sustainability officer, succeeding Karen Pflug after five years in the role. Intiso will take up…
MANGO appoints Marlies Hersbach as its new chief people officer
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Eduardo López-Puertas Transitions To Role Of Metro Serbia CEO From Makro Spain
Eduardo López-Puertas has been appointed general manager (CEO) of Metro Serbia, as it marks over two decades of activity.
Kingfisher hires new CEO from OBI
Kingfisher has found a successor for Thierry Garnier, who is leaving to join Ahold Delhaize. The group behind B&Q and Screwfix in the United Kingdom and Castorama and Brico Depot…
Kingfisher appoints Sebastian Gundel as new CEO
Gundel brings more than two decades of home improvement sector experience to the business
Mathias Mentrop Takes Over As CEO Of Penny Czechia
Discount supermarket chain Penny has appointed Mathias Mentrop as CEO of its Czech operations, effective immediately.
Mayborn Group strengthens executive team with three senior leadership appointments
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Pladis appoints new chief supply chain officer
Pladis has announced the appointment of former Kerry executive Frankgerald Stepp as chief supply chain officer, effective from January 2027. He will oversee the company’s global…
Schuh appoints former Footasylum chief Nick Scott as CFO
Former Footasylum finance chief succeeds David-Gillian Reid following 28-year tenure at the footwear retailer
Lululemon appoints two to senior leadership team
Maggie Gauger and Joseph Godsey join Lululemon in newly created senior roles as the retailer reshapes its leadership structure