Vittorio Radice To Leave M&S

Vittorio Radice, Marks & Spencer's high-profile general merchandise director, is leaving the business this week.

The departure of Radice, the former Selfridges chief executive who joined M&S a year ago, comes as new chief executive Stuart Rose puts his own team in place.

Radice, who joined as director of home and had seen his role expand to take on responsibility for revitalising clothing ranges and stores, was closely associated with departed chief executive Roger Holmes. He also spearheaded the Lifestore homeware-only format, which has an uncertain future under the new regime.

M&S said Radice is leaving 'by mutual consent'. Rose said: "Vittorio is a hugely talented retailer and we would like to thank him for his valuable contribution to the company during his time here. We wish him well."