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Do you have Finance experience in a Fashion or Consumer environment? Are you a fully qualified or equivalent? Can you work onsite in Hoofddorp? MacGregor Black are partnering with a Sporting Goods Brand on the search for a Finance Manager. This is a permanent role based in Hoofddorp, North Holland. Click the link to find out more - https://bit.ly/3XQ5SAp MacGregor Black, The Complete Talent Partner to the Consumer and Retail industries. #Recruitment #Careers #JobSearch #Hiring #Jobs #Finance

Are you a seasoned salesperson with 5 years in the pallet industry? Can you manage a client portfolio while driving new business? Do you have a passion for succeeding in a challenging, business-critical role? MacGregor Black is partnering with a leading pallets and packaging brand to find a Business Development Manager. This permanent, hybrid role with regular travel, based in Manchester. Click the link to find out more - https://bit.ly/4eJ6ZYR MacGregor Black, The Complete Talent Partner to the Consumer and Retail industries. #Recruitment #Careers #JobSearch #Hiring #Jobs #BDM

Hanesbrands Inc. adds to board of directors 👏 The American clothing company has appointed Sharilyn Gasaway to the company's board of directors. Gasaway brings vast experience to the group and has served as Executive Vice President and CFO of telecoms provider, Alltel Wireless. She was part of an executive team that led the company into the largest private equity buyout in the telecom industry at $32bn. Steve Bratspies, CEO of HanesBrands, commented: "Sharilyn will play a critical role as we focus on accelerating debt reduction, consistent growth, and cash flow generation." #News #Fashion #Retail #Finance #Consumer #Executive #Strategy #Leadership

Marks and Spencer to expand convenience store footprint 👏 The British retailer has revealed plans to grow its £1bn convenience store business by opening at least 10 new stores and revamping up to 50 existing locations across the UK. The company said that by the end of the year, it will have a presence in over 40 UK train stations, as well as in hospitals and airports. Alex Freudmann, Managing Director of M&S Food, commented: "Our renewal programme is all about making sure we have the right stores in the right place and with the right space and this applies to our convenience stores as well." “These stores offer the perfect range for customers on the move looking for sandwiches, salads and snacks to eat now, as well as meals for dinner, such as our infamous Dine In offers." “The convenience channel complements our wider business and provides a halo effect so it’s important that customers have the same fantastic shopping experience. The new renewal format for our convenience stores maximises these small spaces to deliver the M&S Foodhall experience for the missions our customers are shopping for as they travel." #News #Food #Retail #UK #Expansion #Growth #Convenience #Strategy

Are you working in the Gifting/Party Industry looking for a new challenge? Do you have experience partnering with key grocers/discounters? Do you want to be part of one of the UK’s leading party/gifting companies? MacGregor Black is currently partnering with a Leading Party/Gifting company, on the search for a National Account Manager. This is a permanent role based in Cheshire. Click the link to find out more - https://bit.ly/4cCZ3Xs MacGregor Black, The Complete Talent Partner to the Consumer and Retail industries. #Recruitment #Careers #JobSearch #Hiring #Jobs #Manager

DFS appoints new Non-Exec Director 👏 The British furniture company has appointed Bruce Marsh as an Independent Non-Executive Director, effective 1st August. Marsh currently serves as the CFO of the electricals company, Currys plc, and has also held senior roles at the likes of Tesco, Kingfisher plc and Dixons. He is widely respected for successfully delivering large and complex business transformations in evolving environments. Alongside his new role, Marsh will be appointed to the retailer's audit committee, remuneration committee, and nomination committee. Steve Johnson, Chairman of DFS, commented: "I am delighted that Bruce is joining the board. His significant retail experience as the CFO of Curry’s PLC is directly relevant to the DFS’s strategy." “His extensive experience leading finance teams, maintaining robust financial controls and improving planning and performance, for “big ticket item” retailers will bring valuable experience and insight to the board.” #News #Home #Consumer #HomeImprovement #NonExec #Executive #Strategy #Leadership

Pernod Ricard establishes new global brand company 👏 The French spirits giant has bolstered its American whiskey ambitions by forming a new global brand company, named North American Distillers (NADL). The move reaffirms Pernod Ricard's commitment to the thriving American whiskey category, which has seen heavy investment from the company. NADL will be headed up by Richard Black, an executive of Pernod Ricard with over 23 years of experience in whiskey and cognac. He will lead the company as CEO and manage its full whiskey line-up and North American production facilities. In a statement, Black commented: "American whiskey is a dynamic spirits category, and our portfolio shows immense potential for future growth. My mission is to harness this potential and drive a singular focus on these brands and our operations, driving us towards our goals and creating a top-tier marketing and sustainable operations team." #News #Drinks #Spirits #Whiskey #US #Growth #Strategy

Are you looking for a finance number 1 role in the North-East at a fast-growing Consumer Goods business? Do you have experience in managing financial operations in a business seeking e-commerce growth? Do you have a technical expertise combined with a broad commercial outlook to drive strategy and help the business in its continued growth? MacGregor Black are partnering with a SME consumer goods business on the search for Head of Finance. This is a permanent role based in Newcastle. Click the link to find out more - https://bit.ly/4eWXKEu MacGregor Black, The Complete Talent Partner to the Consumer and Retail industries. #Recruitment #Careers #JobSearch #Hiring #Jobs #Finance

BIRKENSTOCK appoints new MD 👏 The German sandal brand has announced the appointment of Evelyn Chua as its new Managing Director for Southeast Asia and Australia. Chua brings over 15 years of retail industry experience spanning various categories including fashion, beauty, wines, spirits, watches and jewellery. She has held executive-level positions at well-known companies such as DFS Group Limited and most recently, Synagie Group Asia & Europe, where she served as CCO. The move comes as L Catterton, owner of Birkenstock, looks to 'further expand its market presence in this dynamic growth region, strengthening its positioning across all channels and driving innovative retail formats'. Klaus Baumann, Chief Sales Officer, commented: "Southeast Asia is a region with enormous growth potential. With the additional capacity we have been able to provide since the commissioning of our new plant in Pasewalk in September 2023, we are now in a position to fulfil the needs of Asian customers for our products." "With her vast experience in online and offline retail, Evelyn Chua is the perfect leader to expand our presence in this important region." Chua added: "As we expand our online presence, I want to strengthen the relationship with our retailers who have been instrumental in our growth. We will support them in developing their product range strategy. At the same time, we want to accelerate our own business by opening new shops. The market offers both." "We also want to ensure that our customers in Wholesale and Own Retail have the same shopping and service experience. I have always been a big fan of the footbed. During my studies, I only wore my two pairs of Madrid and my Mayari. Our brand is very well known in the region. I am convinced that it still has enormous growth potential." #News #Fashion #Footwear #Germany #MD #Executive #Strategy #Leadership

Are you an experienced Finance Director? Do you have experience within FMCG? Can you work onsite in Manchester? MacGregor Black is delighted to partner with an FMCG business in their search for a Group Finance Director This is a permanent position based in Manchester. Click the link to find out more - https://bit.ly/3XU6gxW MacGregor Black, The Complete Talent Partner to the Consumer and Retail industries. #Recruitment #Careers #JobSearch #Hiring #Jobs #Executive