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Appointed to launch a brand new sports performance retail brand, reporting to the Matalan boardDesigned and implemented the brand launch and retail growth strategy, driving an increase in like-for-like sales from 2014 to 2015Located, designed, and refitted 16 retail stores, managing competitive tendering for the shop fitting contract and guiding the.

Designed and delivered a three-year strategic plan to drive revenue and profit growth for this leading charity retail organisation, securing the support of trustees and senior stakeholdersRestructured and led a large retail leadership team including three regional managers, a business development manager, 20 area managers, and the 20-strong stock.

Led this 60-store retail operation, managing five area managers to increase revenue and profitabilityDesigned and implemented five new stores, adopting a brand new concept design, competitive merchandising, and graphics which were later rolled out across all storesAchieved significant operational cost savings by introducing lean principlesBuilt and.

Managed rapid and effective installation of branded retail areas across apparel, football, and footwear for both genders within Adidas’ largest global account, SportsDirect.comInstalled branded retail area prototypes within SportsDirect.com’s flagship Shirebrook superstore, achieving head office approval to roll out branded retail area chain-wide

Undertook progressive roles to become Retail Director in 1998, guiding strategic operation of 426 stores Led the six-strong regional management team, 40 area managers, a merchandising manager, two visual merchandisers, and a retail development managerIncreased sales from £89m to £934m by delivering a progressive concept to meet consumer needsProject.