Liberty names new retail managing director

Liberty has promoted Lydia King as managing director of retail, with the role taking effect immediately.
As group buying and merchandising director, King was responsible for shaping the luxury department store’s buying strategy across its fashion, beauty and lifestyle divisions.
In her new role, she will continue to oversee Liberty’s buying and merchandising teams and will also take responsibility for the retailer’s flagship London store.
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