M&S links up with Sephora to lure younger shoppers Beauty specialist will open branded areas in 100 Marks & Spencer stores and will sell its products on chain’s website The Guardian - UK · Sep 29
Retail giant Boohoo’s ex-CEO reportedly quit after being stalked and spied on, underscoring growing fears over executives’ security Boohoo executives reportedly faced stalking and “corporate espionage,” highlighting the need for security for high-profile corporate bosses. Fortune · Dec 6, 2024
Police investigate claims that Boohoo bosses were stalked – reports The claims come amid an escalating boardroom row between Boohoo and Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group, which holds a 28% stake in the fast fashion firm. Evening Standard · Dec 4, 2024
Frasers Group says appointment of Boohoo boss shows ‘disregard’ for shareholders Mike Ashley’s firm had been trying to install him as Boohoo’s new chief executive, but the online retailer chose someone else. The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2024
Boohoo appoints new head, rejecting Mike Ashley’s attempted boardroom takeover The struggling online retailer has chosen Dan Finley, the boss of Debenhams, which it owns, as its new chief executive. The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2024
Boohoo rejects criticism from Frasers Group as ‘inaccurate and unfair’ Frasers Group, which owns 27% of Boohoo, is attempting to install its founder Mike Ashley as chief executive of the online retailer The Guardian - UK · Oct 25, 2024
Boohoo hits back at Frasers over Mike Ashley’s attempted boardroom takeover Frasers had previously sounded the alarm over what it said was a ‘leadership crisis’ at Boohoo, and sought to install Mr Ashley as chief executive. The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2024
Frasers Group calls for Mike Ashley to replace Boohoo chief Ashley’s Frasers Group, which owns 27% of online retailer, seeks vote on overhaul to ‘set new course’ for future The Guardian - UK · Oct 24, 2024
Frasers demands appointment of founder Mike Ashley as boss of Boohoo Frasers warned over what it claimed was a ‘leadership crisis’ at Boohoo after its chief executive last week stepped down. Evening Standard · Oct 24, 2024
Boohoo boss to step down as review launched that could spark breakup John Lyttle to stay as CEO of fashion group, which includes Debenhams and Karen Millen, until successor found The Guardian - UK · Oct 18, 2024
Boohoo backtracks on plan to pay bosses £1m bonuses Shareholders complained about payouts amid missed bonus targets on sales, profits and IT aims The Guardian - UK · May 28, 2024
Loss-making U.K. retailer Boohoo wants to reward its top team with millions in bonuses—and its shareholders aren't happy “The market is unimpressed with paying executives £1 million packages when the performance of the company has been woeful,” one expert said. Fortune · May 28, 2024
Boohoo dives into debt as losses soar to £160m and sales slump Online fashion retailer cut over 1,000 jobs in year to February amid competition from rival Shein and resurgent high street The Guardian - UK · May 8, 2024
Boohoo shareholders revolt over executive bonuses as fashion giant eyes return to profit Chief executive John Lyttle was handed a £650,000 bonus last year despite the group racking up losses of over £90m Birmingham Post · Jun 22, 2023
Manchester Evening News · May 26, 2023 Boohoo boss takes home £650,000 bonus despite fast-fashion giant making over £90m loss Boohoo has been affected by rising costs, including shipping, staffing and energy, as well as shoppers returning to the high street
The Guardian - UK · May 25, 2023 Boohoo founders get hefty bonuses despite missing sales and profit targets Carol Kane and Mahmud Kamani paid about £1m each after bonuses equivalent to annual basic salary
Birmingham Post · May 25, 2023 Boohoo CEO handed £650,000 bonus despite fashion giant making almost £91m loss Boohoo has been affected by rising costs, including shipping, staffing and energy, as well as shoppers returning to the high street
Evening Standard · May 16, 2023 Boohoo plunges to £90.7m loss, but shares surge as boss promises return to growth by Autumn Josh Warner, market analyst at City Index, said: “What a rough year for Boohoo”
Manchester Evening News · Mar 8, 2023 Boohoo shareholders stage revolt against £175m bonus plan which could see boss handed £50m The vast majority of the bonuses would be handed to the group's top team
Birmingham Post · Mar 8, 2023 Boohoo shareholders revolt over £175m bonus plan The bonus plan was first announced by Boohoo last month
Wales Online · Feb 17, 2023 Boohoo draws up new £175m bonus plan after share price collapses The new incentive plan could see CEO John Lyttle net £50m if he manages to vastly increase the company's market capitalisation.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 16, 2023 Boohoo boss could be in line for £50m bonus Online retailer raises incentives for senior management after slump in share price and slow Christmas sales
Manchester Evening News · Feb 16, 2023 Manchester-based Boohoo will hand out £175m in bonuses if company's value balloons to £5bn Boohoo's CEO would receive an extra £50m if certain targets are met
Evening Standard · Feb 16, 2023 Boohoo unveils new share incentive scheme with easier targets CEO John Lyttle could net up to £50 million from the plan
Birmingham Post · Feb 16, 2023 Boohoo share price collapse forces £175m bonus plan rethink Under the new plan, a total of £175m would be handed out over a period of time if Boohoo's market capitalisation reaches £5bn