08-01-2026 11:15 via retailgazette.co.uk

John Lewis womenswear brands chief steps down

John Lewis’ head of women’s brands and own-label Claire Miles is stepping down from the business after more than three years in the position.
The exec joined John Lewis in June 2022 after serving as head of buying and development at fashion retailer Mint Velvet, from June 2020 to February 2022.
She also served as head of buying for womenswear brands at Asos from 2013 to 2014 under an interim position. Additionally, she worked for New Look from 2004 to 2010 under various roles, most r
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