Jerry Marwood is to be succeeded as Spar managing director by Debbie Robinson, former director of food marketing at the Co-operative Group.
In her role at the Co-op Group, Robinson developed award-winning layout, merchandising and design for c-stores and forecourts, and initiated a 3,000-plus own-brand range.
She also developed the Co-op's 'Good with food' campaign, and helped to develop its ethical retailing approach.
More recently, she worked with Nisa on its first TV advertising campaign.
Spar chairman Peter Blakemore said of her appointment: "Debbie brings with her a wealth of retail experience and her passion and knowledge will be invaluable to our business."
In her role at the Co-op Group, Robinson developed award-winning layout, merchandising and design for c-stores and forecourts, and initiated a 3,000-plus own-brand range.
She also developed the Co-op's 'Good with food' campaign, and helped to develop its ethical retailing approach.
More recently, she worked with Nisa on its first TV advertising campaign.
Spar chairman Peter Blakemore said of her appointment: "Debbie brings with her a wealth of retail experience and her passion and knowledge will be invaluable to our business."
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