Kenny Wilson

Wilson was CEO of Cath Kidston for nearly seven years after joining the British home wares and fashion brand known for vintage-inspired floral prints in 2011. Wilson's replacement at Cath Kidston will be announced soon, the report said.

The chief executive has turned the decor retailer into an international powerhouse. When Wilson joined in 2011 it had sales of £60m and just four stores outside the UK. Sales have more than doubled to nearly £130m and the number of stores around the world now stands at around 220.