Australian department store chain Myer has named John King as its CEO. King who served as CEO at House of Fraser from 2006-2014 replaces Richard Umbers who exited the retailer earlier this year. He has spent the last three years working as a retail consultant in the US market. Commenting on his new role he said: “I’m excited to lead this iconic Australian company, which like all global retailers, is facing significant change in both the retail environment and consumer shopping habits. I’m looking forward to the challenges and opportunities of this role.”
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