Retail people covers new hires, industry moves and features focussing on retail industry leaders & innovators
Bis Henderson Consulting, the specialist supply chain and logistics consultancy within Bis Henderson Group, has engaged Matt Whittaker, an experienced logistics c-suite director and real estate development specialist, to head up its new property services offering - helping customers realise
Budweiser Brewing Group UK&I, a proud part of AB InBev, has today announced Amanda Coverdale as its new wholesale controller. She will be responsible for continuing to drive sales within the channel, following a year of significant investment in the
CreatorIQ, the leading influencer marketing platform for global brands and agencies including Disney, Airbnb, and Ralph Lauren, has expanded its business into France and Germany as part of its growth strategy.
London-based AI food technology start-up Spoon Guru, is strengthening its leadership team by appointing Viv Craske as senior vice president of commercial development, to expand the strategy and sales team.
Angling Direct, the largest specialist fishing tackle and equipment retailer in the UK, announces that after 17 years of leading the business, Darren Bailey has decided to step down from his role as CEO with immediate effect. Bailey will remain
Waitrose & Partners has appointed Martyn Lee to the high profile role of executive chef as the retailer boosts its commitment to product quality and innovation.
Symphony RetailAI, a leading global provider of AI-powered platforms and solutions for merchandising, marketing and supply chain solutions for retailers and CPG manufacturers, has announced the appointment of Chris Koziol as CEO and a member of the company’s board of
Central England Co-operative can today announce that Andy Peake has joined the business as the Society’s commercial director.
True, Europe’s only vertically integrated retail and consumer innovation and investment firm, has appointed Ralph Tucker as CEO of The Cotswold Company to work alongside the management team in driving the next stage of growth of the business. The Cotswold
The Board of Belu Water has announced that Natalie Campbell will take over as chief executive on 1 March 2020.
Crussh Fit Food & Juice Bars has started the search for a new CEO to lead the brand on its next stage of development. After almost four years at the helm, Crussh CEO, Shane Kavanagh, is leaving to
Bis Henderson Consulting, the specialist supply chain and logistics consultancy within the Bis Henderson Group, has appointed senior retail and e-commerce strategist Louisa Hosegood FCMA as digital and strategy director.
Macfarlane Packaging, the UK’s largest protective packaging distributor, announces the further strengthening of its leadership team with the appointment of Roger Lawty as group regional director for the North of England, Scotland and Ireland.
Kantar, the world’s leading marketing insights and consulting company, today announced two strategically important hires in the UK. These additions to the senior leadership team in the UK will be instrumental in driving Kantar’s ambitious growth agenda. Chris Morley is
Stephen Maher, CEO of MBA, has been named as the new chair of the DMA Board, with VerveIQ founder & MD Pipa Unsworth named as deputy chair. The pair are also joined by two newly elected additions to the DMA
Klipspringer is delighted to announce the appointment of Mark Carpenter to the role of managing director.
Household goods retailer PerfectHome has appointed former Co-op executive Rod Bulmer as non-executive director as it completes its transformation from a bricks and mortar to an e-commerce business.
Packaging compliance expert Valpak has welcomed two major additions to its executive team.
Alexei Cowan has been appointed to the newly created post of head of design at Wilko. Cowan will establish a dedicated product design capability within wilko retail focusing on trend interpretation and the development of desirable products specifically for wilko
Fine food distributor RH Amar has appointed Justin Burbage to the role of sales director.
Wilko is pleased to announce the appointment of Chris Martin as non-executive director.
David McKnight is named managing director of the Co-operative Federal Retail and Trading Services Ltd (FRTS), which is the buying group for independent Co-ops to provide greater scale to the co-operative movement. It is jointly owned by the Co-op Group
Double Dutch, UK award-winning premium tonic and mixer brand, has appointed Angela Farrugia as a non-executive director.
Pladis, the snacking company behind global brands including McVitie’s, Godiva and Ulker, has appointed Mario Reis as chief supply chain officer. Mario will be responsible for leading the global supply chain agenda across all pladis markets and serve as a
Shop Direct, the UK’s largest integrated pureplay online retailer and financial services provider, has appointed former European president of Clarks Shoes, Ben Fletcher, as group CFO. He will join on 6 January 2020 and report to group CEO, Henry Birch,
