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Fashion United
2 days ago
- Business
- Fashion United
Liberty appoints new store director for Regent Street flagship
Luxury department store Liberty has named Beverley Devonish as the new store director of its London flagship on Regent Street. Devonish joins Liberty after founding and establishing her own independent creative platform, Bathsheba Arts, dedicated to uplifting and curating African and Caribbean Textile Art. Prior to this, she had served as store director of Dover Street Market London for over five years, after holding a number of retail-based senior positions at Selfridges and Harvey Nichols over the collective span of more than 18 years. According to Liberty, Devonish boasts a reputation for 'delivering strategic transformation', a skill the company hopes to leverage as she steps in to lead its London store. Here, her focus will be on 'elevating the client experience, inspiring high-performance teams and driving Liberty's continued reputation as a world-class retail destination'. In a statement, Devonish said she was 'thrilled to join Liberty', which she added 'offers an incredible platform to continue shaping meaningful, client-focused experiences that celebrate individuality and craftsmanship'. 'It's exciting to be part of an environment that champions creativity while staying true to authenticity,' she continued. Devonish's appointment was hailed by Liberty as 'a new chapter in the store's storied legacy', as it continues to evolve its retail concept to align with modern luxury values. She joins just shortly after the retailer named Lydia King, another Selfridges' veteran, as its new group buying and merchandising director, who set out to 'unify and strengthen' these two divisions.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Liberty Names Beverley Devonish Store Director of London Flagship
LONDON — Liberty, which is marking 150 years in business, has named retail veteran Beverley Devonish store director of its Regent Street flagship. Devonish will be in charge of customer service, the in-store experience, and Liberty's 'commercial and cultural vision.' She will report to Liberty's managing director Sarah Coonan. More from WWD Alexa Chung, Mia Regan, Liberty Joy Trailblazer Bold Looks at Royal Academy of Arts Summer Party The Equity Studio Launches Platform Connecting Brands With Creative, Talent Agencies Burberry Showers the British Countryside With Checks in Collaboration With The Newt She has more than two decades of experience in retail, having held senior leadership roles at Harvey Nichols, Selfridges, and Dover Street Market. Liberty said her specialty is strategic transformation, cultivating creative talent, and redefining the in-store experience through immersive brand environments. 'Having spent the last year and a half developing my own creative practice, I'm thrilled to join Liberty, a brand that has long stood at the intersection of art, culture and retail innovation,' Devonish said. 'With its rich heritage and commitment to creativity, Liberty offers an incredible platform to continue shaping meaningful, client-focused experiences that celebrate individuality and craftsmanship,' she added. The store said that as a key member of the senior retail leadership team, Devonish 'will play an instrumental role in guiding strategy, fostering collaboration across departments, and upholding Liberty's legacy of excellence in visual presentation, brand storytelling, and service.' As reported, the store has been marking its anniversary with a focus on design, nature and art, with exhibitions, installations, exclusive products, and collaborations with museums, artists and design institutions. At the heart of the anniversary celebrations is the exhibition 'I Am. We Are. Liberty,' which offers visitors a glimpse into the Liberty print archive, a resource for fashion and interior designers throughout history. The exhibition is running now and will sail to Japan in August for the Expo 2025 in Osaka. Last month it unveiled The Patchwork Collective, a quilted house made from 1,500 patchwork squares. People and brands who contributed squares included Jil Sander, Paul Smith, La DoubleJ, Barbour, and Levi's. Earlier this year the store worked with the stylist and editor Leith Clark to curate a series of pieces from brands including Fornasetti, Diptyque, Max Mara, Erdem and La DoubleJ. There were also exclusive pieces from Cece Jewellery, Foundrae and Liberty Interiors. Best of WWD EXCLUSIVE: Maje Names Charlotte Tasset Ferrec CEO Nadja Swarovski Exits Family Company Amid Ongoing Corporate Shakeup Aeffe MD Exits Fashion Group
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Yahoo
Man lavishly spent $900,000 intended to help feed hungry Pennsylvanians
(WHTM)– A New York man was sentenced to 41 months in prison after spending nearly $900,000 in federal funds distributed by Pennsylvania meant to feed qualifying children and adaults for his personal use. According to the United States Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, Darrell Devonish, 53, of New York, New York, was sentenced to prison for wire fraud and money laundering. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now The U.S. Attorney's office said Devonish's non-profit Rebuilding Better Communities received $1,074,328.45 in federal funds from the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Devonish spent nearly $900,000 of funds on himself. The money from the Child and Adult Care Food Program and the Summer Food Service Program was meant to provide meals to Pennsylvanians in need. The U.S. Attorney's office said Devonish used funds to buy $175,000 worth of jewelry, $45,000 to finance a Mercedes and a Jeep Wrangler, $75,000 on clothing, $12,000 on liquor, $100,000 on travel and entertainment, and $220,000 in cash withdrawals. 'The Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) and Summer Food Service Program(SFSP) were created to provide food and nutrition to those who truly need this assistance. Thosewho are involved in fraud and abuse of USDA feeding programs will be investigated by ouroffice to protect the integrity of these programs,' said USDA Office of Inspector General,Special Agent-in-Charge Charmeka Parker. The attorney's office said Devonish will pay $883,518.33 in restitution. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
