This ad will be closed automatically in X seconds.

Morleys Appoint Allan Winstanley as Chief Executive

Morleys Department Stores have appointed Allan Winstanley as their new chief executive. He starts in January 2025, taking over from Nigel Blow who has been ceo for the last eight years.

Allan has come back to the UK having worked with Myer department stores in Australia where he co-led the turnaround of the business.

Above: Elys in Wimbledon is one of eight stores in the Morleys group of department stores.
Above: Elys in Wimbledon is one of eight stores in the Morleys group of department stores.

Prior to that he worked with Sears in the US, De Bijenkorf in the Netherlands and spent ten years with House of Fraser in the UK.

He started his career with M&S and his previous directorships have been with The British Fashion Council and The UK Fragrance Foundation.

Morleys is a group of eight department stores in and around the Greater London area, plus a store in Camp Hopson in Newbury Berkshire.

Top: Allan Winstanley has been appointed chief executive of Morleys Department Stores.

MORE NEWS
GreatsJeyes
 
“What an honour”, “very thrilled”, “beyond delighted” and “a fantastic achievement” were among the many comments that are still pouring in from Greats finalists...
Greats_Sponsor
 
“These awards recognise and celebrate innovation, and quality excellence within gift retailing”...
Look_out-500x500
 
“Publishers have recognised that gifting in the book world can boost their sales and distribution”...
High Street
 
Some 250,000 retail jobs have been lost in the last five years, with Bira calling for urgent support...
Mothers Day
 
Consumers plan to spend £17.43 more on their mums than last year, resulting in an average spend of £125.30...
PGH_April
 
The March/April 2025 issue of Progressive Gifts & Home fanfares the fabulous Greats Awards and Gift of the Year Award 2025 finalists, as well as the findings of the 19th PG&H Retail Barometer. We also take a look at what’s trending in men’s gifts, stationery, gift books, and puzzles and games, along with the very latest news and new product launches, plus much, much more besides!...
Get the latest news sent to your inbox
Subscribe to our daily newsletter

The list doesn't exist! Make sure you have imported the list on the 'Manage List Forms' page.