Top job: Clothing brand Joules names Asda director as new chief executive

Joules has poached a top director from supermarket giant Asda to fill the shoes of the clothing brand’s departing chief executive. Nick Jones will succeed current boss Colin Porter, whose retirement was announced this year. He has been with Asda since 2011, when he was appointed to run the George clothing brand. More recently his remit has expanded to include homeware and food in his role as senior vice president for commercial. Prior to joining the supermarket group, he spent 15 years with Marks & Spencer, latterly as director of home, beauty and gifts.