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Who could replace Sharon White as the next John Lewis Partnership chair?

Retail Gazette

Perhaps with M&S now motoring, Norman might jump ship to see if he can perform a similar feat at its rival? The retail veteran grew the upmarket grocer into a more than £6.5bn brand during his 10-year tenure as its boss, helping it to weather the 2008 recession. Davies is known to foster a great culture wherever he has gone.

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Analysis: Why does Shein continue to escape scrutiny?

Inside Retail

In 2008, he launched a fashion e-commerce site – She Inside – as a way to target consumers who were tired of waiting in lines in stores or unable to find their specific size. It completed a series E financing round in 2020, which values the business at USD$15 billion. Shein’s inclusive strategy makes a lot of sense.