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Clarks appoints new chairman

Footwear brand Clarks has named former Burberry president Thomas O'Neill as its chairman, succeeding Peter Davies who has reached the end of his term. Prior to Burberry, O’Neil was chief executive of jeweller Harry Winston and held senior roles at LVMH, Marc Jacobs and Tiffany & Co. Commenting on the appointment, Melissa Potter, chief executive...

Fashion

Midland Stores Suffers Against Bullring Stampede

Retailers are reporting strong sales at Birmingham's newly opened Bullring, but at the cost of less buoyant sales at other branches. Peter Davies, chief executive of Rubicon, which owns Warehouse and Principles, said that sales at the Warehouse store in the city's High Street had fallen, while its concession within Selfridges and its standalone...