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Trust the retailers to bring us a little bit of Christmas cheer - even if it is January. Fashion chain New Look has just appointed one-time BAE Systems FD Richard Lapthorne (pictured) as its chairman, prompting questions about his suitability for the role: New Look doesn't sell weapons, it isn't quoted on the stock market (having gone private some time ago), and Lapthorne is said to be the worst-dressed company chairman on the circuit.

Over at Monsoon, chairman Peter ...

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