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Delivery at all levels within all fields of operations and head office from Management to executive / C roles. Executive Retail Recruitment; retained search and contingency retail recruitment, talent mapping & organisational mapping. Retail Recruitment delivery within all fields of retail, IT, FMCG operations and head office from Management to Executive level. Global Retail Recruitment supports retail brands across the world with candidates from many different regions including Asia, Europe, Middle East and the USA. We represent clients and protect their brand with ethical and communicative processes, exceptional effort and consideration of the impact we have on people’s lives. Vacancies are supported in the disciplines of operations, human resources, loss prevention, brand marketing, E-commerce, CRM, buying, merchandising, distribution, supply, logistics, business development etc

Over 30 years combined retail recruitment experience working with many of the biggest names in retail. Prior Retail Management experience in the UK market with in food, fashion, food service and electrical. We work with candidates from all continents matching capability and cultural requirements to ensure employers have a long-term acquisition, leading to a placement that supports in the delivery of key performance indicators. Success in Retail has driven further business in Foodservice, FMCG, Theme Park / FEC, Hospitality and Science & Innovation.

Nestlé India reported September-quarter sales growth of 20.5% and a 36.3% increase in standalone profit, reaching ₹1,026...
18/10/2026

Nestlé India reported September-quarter sales growth of 20.5% and a 36.3% increase in standalone profit, reaching ₹1,026.8 crore.

Management also warned of continuing food inflation and commodity cost pressure in its 15 October update.

For me, this is a useful reminder of how closely commercial and operational leadership need to work together.

In a senior hiring conversation, I would want to hear how someone has balanced pricing, availability, customer demand and margin, and how they brought the relevant teams into those decisions.

Sources:
https://www.nestle.in/media/specialannouncements/outcome-board-meeting-held-15th-october-2026
https://www.reuters.com/world/india/nestle-indias-quarterly-profit-rises-demand-packaged-foods-stays-firm-2026-10-15/

Image: Reuters archive photograph.

Carey Collins Krug’s move from Abercrombie & Fitch to Vuori is an interesting appointment because of the breadth of the ...
18/10/2026

Carey Collins Krug’s move from Abercrombie & Fitch to Vuori is an interesting appointment because of the breadth of the role.

Her appointment took effect on 5 October. The remit brings together brand, creative, consumer engagement and marketing across digital, retail and wholesale.

That breadth matters. A customer should recognise the same business whether they find it online, through a retail partner or in one of its stores.

When assessing a marketing leader for this kind of role, I would look at:

• How they work with product and merchandising.
• Whether they can connect customer insight with commercial decisions.
• How they judge growth across channels, including its cost.
• Their ability to adapt locally while keeping the brand recognisable.

Experience at a successful brand is useful. Understanding what will transfer to the next business takes more work.

Source:
https://www.retailtouchpoints.com/news/vuori-names-new-cmo-from-abercrombie-fitch/621015/

Photograph supplied by Vuori.

Shin Hwee Chua joined DFI’s board and audit committee on 15 October as an independent non-executive director. She remain...
18/10/2026

Shin Hwee Chua joined DFI’s board and audit committee on 15 October as an independent non-executive director. She remains Ralph Lauren’s Asia-Pacific CEO.

Her experience across fashion, beauty and different Asian markets caught my attention.

When I look at a board appointment, I want to understand how that experience will help with the decisions ahead: customers, channels, investment and the people running each market.

The useful discussion is about where the individual’s judgement adds something to the team already in place.

Sources:
https://www.investegate.co.uk/announcement/rns/dfi-retail-group-holdings-limited-jersey-reg---dfij/directorate-change/9824801
https://investor.ralphlauren.com/node/19651

Photograph: Ralph Lauren.

The same retail brand can need very different things from its leaders in different countries.Fast Retailing’s 8 October ...
17/10/2026

The same retail brand can need very different things from its leaders in different countries.

Fast Retailing’s 8 October results showed annual operating profit up around 32%. Behind that figure, Uniqlo has been growing in Europe and North America while changing its store estate in China.

For me, the starting point for a regional appointment is understanding the problem the person needs to solve.

Opening stores, improving existing locations and building management capability each require evidence. I would want to hear what the candidate did in comparable circumstances and what they learned along the way.

Source:
https://www.reuters.com/business/retail-consumer/uniqlo-operator-fast-retailing-posts-32-rise-full-year-profit-2026-10-08/

Image: UNIQLO New York Fifth Avenue flagship, Fast Retailing photo library.

Lagardère Travel Retail reported third-quarter revenue of €1.756bn, up 3.3% like for like. Within that result, Asia-Paci...
17/10/2026

Lagardère Travel Retail reported third-quarter revenue of €1.756bn, up 3.3% like for like. Within that result, Asia-Pacific fell 22% and the Middle East fell 15%.

The company says restructuring and store closures in China contributed significantly to the Asian decline.

For me, that context matters before making a judgement about a region or the people running it.

In a leadership conversation, I would want to know how much of the change came from the store estate, how the remaining locations performed and which decisions the individual could make.

Those distinctions are useful when deciding whether someone’s experience is relevant to the next assignment.

Sources:
https://www.lagardere.com/en/press-release/third-quarter-2026-revenue/
https://moodiedavittreport.com/europe-and-north-america-support-solid-q3-revenue-growth-at-lagardere-travel-retail/

Image: Tirana Airport store, archive photograph via The Moodie Davitt Report.

Lovisa is preparing for a CFO handover, with Chris Lauder due to leave on 7 April 2027 and a replacement search underway...
17/10/2026

Lovisa is preparing for a CFO handover, with Chris Lauder due to leave on 7 April 2027 and a replacement search underway. Mark McInnes also moves to non-executive deputy chairman on 26 October.

For me, a retail finance appointment deserves a proper look at the decisions behind the numbers.

I would want to understand how someone has challenged store investment, managed working capital and supported the people running different markets.

The internal brief has not been published. But these are useful conversations to have when judging whether a candidate’s experience fits the work ahead.

Sources:
https://www.ragtrader.com.au/news/mcinnes-goes-non-executive-at-lovisa-gets-pay-cut
https://www.capitalbrief.com/briefing/lovisa-cfo-chris-lauder-to-retire-after-nine-years-0b807884-7276-499c-a018-9e963f608719/

Image: Mark McInnes, Lovisa investor centre.

Brunello Cucinelli has raised its 2026 revenue-growth forecast after a stronger third quarter.Sales reached €374.2m, up ...
16/10/2026

Brunello Cucinelli has raised its 2026 revenue-growth forecast after a stronger third quarter.

Sales reached €374.2m, up 13.5% at constant exchange rates. The company now expects around 12% full-year growth on that basis, compared with 10–11% previously.

What interests me is the work behind maintaining the customer experience as a business grows.

Managers need the time, people and stock to deliver consistently. I’d want to know how a leader spots where that starts to become difficult and supports the team before service suffers.

The figures were released on 15 October; the annual outlook remains a forecast.

Sources:
https://www.aol.com/articles/brunello-cucinelli-raises-2026-outlook-163148000.html
https://investor.brunellocucinelli.com/yep-content/media/The_Board_of_Directors_examines_Sales_Result_at_30_September_2026.pdf

Image: Brunello Cucinelli autumn/winter 2026 collection, via CPP-LUXURY.

There is a lot of leadership work behind Lululemon’s latest announcement.Maggie Gauger and Joseph Godsey join in product...
16/10/2026

There is a lot of leadership work behind Lululemon’s latest announcement.

Maggie Gauger and Joseph Godsey join in product and operations roles on 26 October. Four other executive searches were confirmed in its 7 October update.

The move also leaves Athleta under interim leadership, with a CEO search reported by Retail Dive on 9 October.

What interests me is how the new team will connect product, brand, technology and the everyday operation.

Customers experience the result of those decisions together. A product needs to be right, available and supported by a store or online experience that makes sense.

That is why I would look closely at how potential leaders have worked across functions, alongside what they achieved within their own remit.

Source:
https://corporate.lululemon.com/newsroom/press-releases/2026/10-07-2026-210554290
https://www.retaildive.com/news/elf-brands-fragrance-athleta-ceo-lululemon-crocs-bark/832592/

Image: Maggie Gauger, archive company-supplied portrait from Gap Inc.

JD Sports has started the search for its next senior independent director, ahead of Kath Smith’s departure on 19 January...
16/10/2026

JD Sports has started the search for its next senior independent director, ahead of Kath Smith’s departure on 19 January 2027.

Her remit also includes workforce engagement, which is an important part of the story for me.

Store teams often see problems and opportunities before they become clear in a management report. A director needs a way to hear those views, understand their context and bring them into the board’s decisions.

I’d look closely at that experience alongside a candidate’s commercial and governance background.

Sources:
https://www.theretailbulletin.com/fashion/jd-sports-non-exec-director-kath-smith-to-step-down-after-seven-years-16-10-2026/
https://www.directorstalkinterviews.com/jd-sports-senior-independent-director-kath-smith-to-step-down-in-january-2027/4121266592

Image: archive JD Sports store photograph via The Retail Bulletin.

What makes someone return to a beauty counter?M&S plans to bring Sephora to 100 stores and M&S.com from spring 2027, fol...
15/10/2026

What makes someone return to a beauty counter?

M&S plans to bring Sephora to 100 stores and M&S.com from spring 2027, following its 29 September announcement.

For me, useful advice and a team that knows its products will matter as much as the range. That takes good recruitment, training, store leadership and stock availability.

I would judge the rollout by the experience customers receive after the launch excitement has passed.

This is my view of the operational challenge, not an announcement of recruitment vacancies.

Source:
https://corporate.marksandspencer.com/newsroom/press-releases/ms-and-sephora-partner-bring-new-beauty-destination-high-streets-across-uk

AI-created editorial illustration of beauty service, not the planned M&S/Sephora store design.

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