Fenwick chair Richard Pennycook and chief executive Robbie Feather are both stepping down as the business' founding family wrestles back control.

Pennycook, who became the first Fenwick chair from outside the family when he took the role in February 2017, has been replaced on an interim basis by non-executive director Steve Barber.

Feather, who was the first person from outside the family to be named chief executive in January 2018, will be succeeded by John Edgar.

Edgar has previously been finance boss at Selfridges and Harrods and was most recently as a senior adviser to Boston Consulting Group.

Fenwick said that, although Edgar has already joined, Feather will remain with the business for a month to "ensure a smooth transition".