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Amazon Appoints Insider as CEO of Worldwide Stores

Retail TouchPoints

Herrington joined Amazon as VP of Consumables in 2005, launched Amazon Fresh in 2007 and was promoted to SVP of Consumables in 2014. Felton has worked for nearly 18 years in Amazon’s retail and operations finance leadership. Another company veteran, John Felton, will now lead the company’s operations.

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Adairs MD and CEO Mark Ronan resigns

Inside Retail

Having joined Adairs as finance manager in September 2007, Ronan has transitioned over the years into merchandise planning manager, head of retail operations, and then COO until being appointed CEO in November 2016. Prior to joining Adairs, he was operations manager at Sovereign Hotel Group and finance manager at River Capital.

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The White Company snaps up Charles Tyrwhitt exec as new CFO

Retail Gazette

Miller joined The White Company in 2015, after sitting in various finance positions across John Lewis, Debenhams and House of Fraser. Incoming CFOMartin joins from Charles Tyrwhitt, where he has spent the last eight years as its finance boss. Alan Martin from our fellow Bectin Group business Charles Tyrwhitt will be joining us as CFO.”

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Inside Gordon Brothers’ ‘Asset-Light’ Strategy to Rejuvenate the Laura Ashley Brand

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Gordon Brothers is most commonly known for its work helping companies through bankruptcy, handling things like restructuring, financing and asset liquidation. But recently, a lesser-known division of Gordon Brothers found itself in the spotlight when the company sold the iconic British brand Laura Ashley to brand management firm Marquee.

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How Natori Used AI to Sharpen Retargeting and Achieve a 943% ROAS

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She left a prestigious Wall Street position to start the company; similarly, Ken left a career in finance to join the company in 2007. (It all began with Josie creating lingerie on her living room floor.) Natori factory (photo courtesy Natori) “We’re very design-driven,” he said. “A

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Grosvenor appoints new Liverpool ONE lead

Retail Focus

Chris joined Grosvenor in 2005 and has held various finance positions in Grosvenor Property UK and the broader Grosvenor business. Today he is responsible for finance in the UK property business’ Development and Investment teams, including Liverpool ONE.

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Homebase finance chief steps down

Retail Gazette

He will be replaced by Simon Luscombe, who has been the retailer’s director of finance the last seven years. Subscribe to Retail Gazette for free Sign up here to g et the latest news straight into your inbox each morning Prior to Homebase, Luscombe worked in the finance department of fashion retailer Hobbs between 2007 and 2017.

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