Bestway Retail strengthens leadership team for growth

Bestway Retail, part of Bestway Wholesale, has announced three senior appointments to its retail team as part of its commitment to continue to support independent retailers

In announcing the appointments, Bestway Retail, which operates several retail brands including Best-one, Costcutter, Bargain Booze and Wine Rack, report that they reflect its commitment to investing in talent to underpin its position as a leader in the symbol market and strengthen its support for independent retailers.

Nick Russell has rejoined the business taking up the role of Head of Symbol. Nick, who previously worked for Costcutter, will lead the independent best-one and Costcutter estates.

Nick worked for Costcutter in the field until 2021, giving him extensive experience in driving the support needed to grow the business and enabling him to go on to lead the new business team. After that, Nick moved on to expand his experience in the grocery sector as head of independent franchise and new business at Morrison’s Daily. His previous experience, leading the franchise and new business teams, will be invaluable and will further accelerate the support and growth for Bestway’s independent retailers.

Bestway announced it is also delighted to bring Steve Moore back to lead its Midlands and South Wales team from January 2025 in his new role as Regional Controller for Costcutter and best-one. Steve, who previously worked for Costcutter, rejoins the business from Parfett’s, where he was head of retail, leading the sales and support teams.

Completing the trilogy of latest new appointments, Rodney Tucker (pictured) has rejoined Bestway to be part of the new business and acquisitions team, where he will drive the recruitment of new business in the South West and South Wales territories. Tucker, who previously held regional management positions within both Costcutter and best-one, rejoins from Spar Appleby Westward, where he was sales director and most recently led their new business function.

Commenting on the recruitment, Jamie Davison, retail director at Bestway, said: “We are delighted to welcome back the very talented Nick, Rodney and Steve to their new roles within the business. They bring with them valuable expertise, knowledge and sector understanding that will support our growth plans and the service we offer our valued retailers.”

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