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Interview: B&Q chief executive Graham Bell on playing the hand you’re dealt

In an industry where many are struggling to see past the first quarter, B&Q boss Graham Bell is architecting a 10-year vision of its future.

Tesco UK CEO steps down to ‘pursue other opportunities’

2025-05-22T11:27:00Z

Tesco has today announced that UK chief executive Matthew Barnes has stepped down from his role to “pursue other opportunities”.

Morrisons wholesale and convenience boss steps down as grocer explores property deal

2026-02-06T15:38:00Z

Morrisons group wholesale and convenience director Matthew Heslop has stepped away from the retailer after less than a year in his post, Retail Week can reveal.

Why Matthew Barnes is an ideal leader for post-Tarry Tesco

2023-10-30T16:29:00Z

Last week grocery giant Tesco announced that long-serving UK and Ireland boss Jason Tarry would be stepping down after more than three decades with the retailer.

Former Tesco UK boss named new Foot Locker president

2025-11-25T17:01:00Z

Former Tesco UK boss Matthew Barnes has been named the new president of footwear specialist Foot Locker in the US. 

Former Aldi boss Matthew Barnes could replace David Potts

2023-02-13T07:36:00Z

Former Aldi UK chief executive Matthew Barnes has been identified as a potential successor to David Potts at Morrisons.

Graham Bell: ‘Retailers have as big a role as government in tackling cost-of-living crisis’

2022-11-22T06:30:00Z

Retailers are undoubtedly operating in an ongoing challenging environment, with consumers facing the challenges of the increased cost of living against the backdrop of a looming recession. 

Graham Bell

B&Q, CEO

Q&A: Jeroboams CEO Matthew Tipping on in-store tech, the labour shortage and branching out of London

2023-02-13T06:30:00Z

 Jeroboams has carved a name for itself as London’s local wine merchant since it began trading more than 30 years ago, with its trade distribution arm dating back to 1934, but it’s not resting on its laurels.

Selfridges and Disney unveil ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ Christmas collaboration

2025-11-06T10:19:00Z

Selfridges and Disney have partnered to run a two-month-long experiential Christmas collaboration including the biggest installation on the front of the Oxford Street store in more than half a century.