Retail people covers new hires, industry moves and features focussing on retail industry leaders & innovators
The Wine and Spirit Trade Association has welcomed two new faces to its board as it concentrates increasingly on supporting imports and exports of wines and spirits as Britain edges closer to the prospect of a ‘no deal’ Brexit.
VIA Outlets, Europe's fastest growing owner-operator of premium outlet shopping destinations, which grew its portfolio to 11 centres in its first 3 years, has appointed Otto Ambagtsheer as chief executive Officer. Otto previously held the role of chief operating officer,
Motor Fuel Group (MFG), the UK’s largest independent forecourt operator, is pleased to announce the appointment of Steve Fox as its new managing director, retail.
Popsa, the UK tech retailer start-up that helps you record your life stories by instantly creating professional photo album designs, has appointed Dr Chanuki Illushka Seresinhe as its lead data scientist.
UCC Coffee UK & Ireland has announced the appointment of Carlos Lopes to the position of global account director. In the newly created commercial role, Carlos will head up our business unit to support global customers.
Space NK, the specialist multi-brand beauty retailer, is delighted to announce the promotion of Andy Lightfoot to CEO. Lightfoot joined Space NK in October 2016 as group digital director, where he quickly focused his team on delivering a robust trading
The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF), the global body pursuing purpose and positive change across the consumer goods industry, announced today that it has elected two new Co-Chairs for its Board of Directors: Emmanuel Faber, Chairman and CEO of Danone will
Convenience retailer McColl's is pleased to announce it has appointed Richard Crampton to the newly created position of chief commercial officer following an extensive search process, and he will join the company in autumn 2019.
Current grocery & marketing director, Will Jones, is taking the helm of the UK division of dairy giant, FrieslandCampina, succeeding Gavin Blair who has led the company for the past three years.
ArrowXL, the UK’s leading two-person home delivery expert, has made a senior appointment to help support the next stage of its growth and development. Lynne Dixon joins the team as strategic account director, based at the company’s headquarters in Wigan.
My Market Insight, the trusted and innovative provider of media and e-commerce insights for the beauty industry, has announced three new strategic Board appointments. Peter Wakeham becomes chairman, whilst Olivier Marret and Dipanker Shewaram join the business as non-executive directors.
Henry Bell, the family-owned and leading quality pet and wild bird food producer, has set up a dedicated division to support its newly launched Henry Bell Wild Bird Care brand. The company has also bolstered its ranks with a number
Spar UK is delighted to announce the appointment of Louise Hoste as the new managing director.
Global B2C marketing automation company Selligent Marketing Cloud today announced that Niki Hall has joined as chief marketing officer (CMO), leading the company’s global go-to-market strategy, including demand generation, product, client, partner and field marketing and communications, and brand initiatives.
IKEA (Ingka Holding BV and its controlled entities), today announced the appointment of Peter Jelkeby as country retail manager with responsibility for the UK and Ireland.
Ingka Centres, formerly IKEA Centres, has announced the appointment of Vasco Santos as global sales and leasing manager. Santos will be responsible for implementing sales and leasing strategies for Ingka Centres new €5.8bn global investment. This will see it embarking
UCC Coffee UK & Ireland’s managing director, Elaine Swift, has been appointed regional director (North) for UCC Europe. The appointment comes as UCC Europe restructures in to three distinct regions to create efficiency, utilise skills and provide a consistent brand
AB InBev UK & Ireland has announced the appointment of Jess Markowski to the newly created role of sales director - convenience and wholesale, bolstering the brewer’s off-trade sales team. Markowski’s promotion follows her success leading the convenience retail team.
Fuel brand JET has appointed Oliver Müller as retail business manager to drive further growth in the company’s UK dealer network. Müller joins from JET’s Hamburg office in Germany and takes over from Sönke Voges who, following an extended handover period, will return to
Jack Wills, the British fashion and lifestyle brand, today announces the appointment of Claire Wain as its chief financial officer.
Unilever today announced changes to its leadership and organisation as it continues its transformation into a faster, leaner and more agile company. The changes build on our creation of three global Divisions last year – beauty & personal care,
Weetabix Food Company has appointed Parjit Singh Lally as chief engineer as the business looks to strengthen its engineering strategy.
Hunter is delighted to announce the appointment of Mark Reed as its new chief financial officer with immediate effect. Reed joins Hunter from Anya Hindmarch, where he served as CFO since 2017. He brings significant financial and retail expertise, having
Britvic is pleased to announce the appointment of Joanne Wilson to the Board as chief financial officer.
Brindisa Spanish Foods has announced the appointment of two regional account managers. The newly created positions are dedicated to bringing Spain’s finest products to retail and foodservice operators in Scotland and the North of England.
