The Very Group makes it permanent as digital retailer appoints Edward Fry as Chief Financial Officer

The Very Group, which operates digital retailer Very, has announced the appointment of Edward Fry as Chief Financial Officer on a permanent basis.

He has served as interim CFO since September 2025, having previously held the role of Group Finance Director. Over the past year, he has played a central role in navigating the business through several milestones, including its change of ownership and securing long-term refinancing. 

Robbie Feather, Group CEO at The Very Group, says: “Ed has guided us brilliantly through multiple key achievements over the past year, and I’m delighted with his appointment as CFO on a permanent basis. His leadership has been instrumental as we’ve strengthened our financial position and delivered important innovations across the business.”

“As we look ahead to FY27, Ed’s appointment supports our focus on driving even greater collaboration, pace and performance across the group, building on the strong momentum we’ve created over the last 12 months.” 

2026 RTIH Innovation Awards

Digital retail will be a key focus area at the 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards.

The awards are now open for entries and celebrate global retail technology innovation in a fast moving omnichannel world.

Our winners will be revealed at the 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards Ceremony, taking place at The HAC in Central London on Wednesday, 4th November.

Check out our 2025 winners here.

Our 2025 hall of fame entrants were revealed during a sold out event which took place at The HAC on 16th October and consisted of a drinks reception, three course meal, and awards ceremony presided over by award winning comedian, actress and writer Tiff Stevenson.

In his welcome speech, Scott Thompson, Founder and Editor, RTIH, said: “This is the awards’ fifth year as a physical event. We started off with just 30 people at the South Place Hotel not far from here, then moved to London Bridge Hotel, then The Barbican, and last year RIBA’s HQ in the West End.”

“But I’m conscious of the fact that, to quote the legend that is Taylor Swift, You’re only as hot as your last hit, baby. So, this year we’ve moved to our biggest venue yet, and also pulled in our largest number of entries to date and broken attendance records.”

He added: “This year’s submissions have without doubt been our best yet. To quote one of the judges: The examples of innovative developments across both traditional and digital retail spaces were truly remarkable.”

Congratulations to our winners, and a big thank you to our sponsors, judging panel, the legend that is Tiff Stevenson, and all those who attended our 2025 gathering.