David Bateman to join Greens as new Head of Retail

Scottish-based convenience retail chain, Eros Retail are readying for significant expansion commencing with a company rebrand, new strategic values and a new Head of Retail.

After launching their “Greens” fascia in 2016, Eros are relaunching the company at the end of May as Greens Retail, and introducing their new values as People, Place, Product and Planet.

To facilitate planned growth, Greens are delighted to announce David Bateman joining as their new Head of Retail starting with the business in June this year. David brings a wealth of experience having spent 27 years in the wholesale and convenience retail sector with Woolworths, Palmer & Harvey and Bestway, now moving across to Greens from Nisa Retail.

“Having worked closely with the management team at Greens Retail for many years, I am delighted to be joining as Head of Retail during such a pivotal and exciting phase of growth,” said Bateman. “In particular, I look forward to overseeing the retail and trading teams as well as working with wider colleagues and partners within the sector with whom I have built a tremendous relationship over my many years in the sector.”

Greens Retail have 10 new store openings planned over the next two quarters, leading to forecast annualised retail sales of c. £40m and an expected headcount of approaching 500 colleagues. New store locations include Kirriemuir, Shettleston and Fraserburgh with the opening pipeline commencing from 31 May.

A targeted acquisition strategy continues to help identify further store locations throughout Scotland with appetite for growth being vast. Greens Retail are looking to invest significantly in the sector which is evident with their £100m annualised sales objective sought to be achieved within the next 24 months.

Harris Aslam, Group Managing Director said “Coming out of an unprecedented two years of the pandemic, our business and colleagues have shown incredible resilience and consequently we have had some fantastic achievements. From a strategic view, we consolidated our retail estate during this time ensuring our stores are fit for future growth whilst also delivering some record breaking numbers.

“We look forward to welcoming David to lead our retail proposition and are excited to work closely in ensuring we are growing in a sustainable manner which ensures delivery of not only our financial plans though also our newly introduced core values.

“Over the last six years we have worked with David, we have first-hand seen his excellent leadership and personnel skills as well as his deep convenience retail experience and our mutual passion for the  sector. I am confident David will put this to excellent use at Greens.”