Marks and Spencer poaches House of Fraser star
Marks and Spencer, the high street retail giant, has raised eyebrows by poaching a well thought of House of Fraser executive.
Marks and Spencer, the high street retail giant, has raised eyebrows by poaching a well thought of House of Fraser executive.
According to the Financial Times, Stephanie Chen, who has been in charge of womenswear at HoF, moves to become director of homeware and childrenswear at M&S.
Internal candidate Scott Fyfe will become head of menswear.
Subscribe to MoneyWeek
Subscribe to MoneyWeek today and get your first six magazine issues absolutely FREE
![https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/flexiimages/mw70aro6gl1676370748.jpg](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/flexiimages/mw70aro6gl1676370748-320-80.jpg)
Sign up to Money Morning
Don't miss the latest investment and personal finances news, market analysis, plus money-saving tips with our free twice-daily newsletter
Don't miss the latest investment and personal finances news, market analysis, plus money-saving tips with our free twice-daily newsletter
These are the first big appointments by the group's new head of General Merchandise, John Dixon, since he succeeded Kate Bostock in July.
Before her time at House of Fraser Chen worked at Debenhams.
Scott Fyfe is a protege of Sir Stuart Rose, the long serving Chief Executive of Marks between 2004 and 2010.
BS
Sign up to Money Morning
Don't miss the latest investment and personal finances news, market analysis, plus money-saving tips with our free twice-daily newsletter
-
Regulator moves to protect access to cash amid branch closures and disappearing ATMs
News The Financial Conduct Authority has told banks to start assessing if local communities have adequate cash access from mid-September
By Marc Shoffman Published
-
VAT hike on private school fees could come earlier than previously expected
The government could start charging VAT on private school fees as soon as January 2025, according to the latest reports. What does it mean for parents?
By Katie Williams Published