Morleys Department Store has appointed former Harvey Nichols director Melanie Smallwood to the newly created role of chief trading officer.
Smallwood will join the retailer in April and report directly to chief executive Ray Clacher, who took the helm at the start of January.
She brings over 30 years of senior retail leadership experience working across retail in the likes of Harrods, Harvey Nichols, and eBay.
She most recently served as group chief commercial and brands partnerships officer at Global Fashion Group, responsible for driving its commercial strategy across Southeast Asia, Australia and New Zealand, and Latin America.
Morleys Department Store’s chairman Bernard Dreesmann said: “On behalf of the board, I am delighted to welcome Melanie Smallwood to the group. We are extremely flattered that Melanie has agreed to join us at this critical time for the business.
“Our new management team, together with a multi-million-pound investment into our latest new store, Jolly’s of Bath, opening later this year, signifies our commitment to strengthening the independent department store sector. Melanie’s extensive department store career will prove invaluable to us.”
Chief executive Ray Clacher added: “Many of us in premium/luxury retail know Melanie well. I could not be happier that we managed to convince Melanie to join us on this exciting journey for this group, which will proudly be 100 years old in 2027.
“I look forward to working with Melanie and all the senior team to show that the community department is still a vital mainstay of the British high street.”
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