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Clive Whiley takes over as Mothercare’s executive chairman

Mothercare’s non-executive chairman Alan Parker has retired from his position. The company said, Clive Whiley has now been appointed as Interim Executive Chairman, with immediate effect. Commenting on Whiley’s appointment, David Wood, Mothercare's CEO, said in a statement: "Mothercare is currently facing a number of challenges, not least a...

Fashion

Mothercare chief executive Simon Calver resigns

Mother and baby retailer Mothercare has announced that its chief executive Simon Calver has resigned and will leave the company at the end of March. In a statement, the company gave no reason for Calver’s departure, just that it was with immediate effect, and that the search for his successor has already begun. In the interim period, the...

Design

Mothercare appoints new non-exec director

Mother and baby retailer Mothercare has appointed Nick Wharton as a non-executive director and will join the Board from November 14. Wharton, who has been the Chief Executive Officer at Dunelm Group since December 2010, has also worked at Halfords, Boots and Cadbury Schweppes. His appointment comes as the retailer reported a fall in UK sales in...