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Retail Executives names ex-L.K.Bennett, BHS CEO Darren Topp its new Chairman

Recruitment firm for senior fashion executives, Retail Executives Limited has appointed Darren Topp as Chairman. In a press statement, Retail Executives said that Topp will be responsible for the firm’s strategic direction, growth of the firm’s advisory board and board practice. The firm added that it will be announcing other senior industry...

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Erica Vilkauls to replace Darren Topp as LK Bennett CEO

Women’s fashion label LK Bennett, which had hired Darren Topp, the former head of collapsed retailer BHS, as its chief executive in 2016, has been asked to leave the company, reports This Is Money. Erica Vilkauls, who served as chief executive of womenswear chain East for three months earlier this year, would take over the position to be vacated...

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Ex-BHS boss Darren Topp roped in to lead LK Bennett

LK Bennett has brought on board, Darren Topp, as its new Chief Executive. The former head of collapsed retailer BHS will also be joined by Michael Hitchcock, ex-BHS financial consultant, who will shoulder the responsibility as LK Bennett’s new Chief Financial Officer. Topp steps into the role help by Robert Bensoussan on an interim basis. The...

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BHS appoints interim chief executive

BHS’s new owners Retail Acquisitions has confirmed Darren Topp as its interim chief executive, following the departure of Richard Price who is leaving his role to head up Tesco clothing brand F&F. Topp’s appointment comes days after Retail Acquisitions took charge of the department store chain, which was sold off by Sir Philip Green on March 12....