BP has appointed Hannah Munns as the new UK convenience trading director, marking a significant leadership change.
- Munns brings over two decades of experience from top retail brands such as M&S, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons, and Asda.
- Her role includes driving growth by enhancing the BP-M&S partnership and evolving the Wild Bean Cafe offering.
- David Phillpot, the European convenience trading director, supports her efforts to transform convenience retail.
- This appointment aligns with BP’s strategy to be the premier choice for roadside convenience.
BP has appointed Hannah Munns as the UK convenience trading director, a move that signifies the company’s commitment to enhancing its convenience retail sector. Munns, who previously held the position of head of hospitality at Marks & Spencer (M&S), brings a wealth of experience accumulated over more than twenty years at top-tier retailers including M&S, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons, and Asda. Her appointment is seen as a pivotal development in BP’s ongoing strategy to strengthen its convenience offerings in partnership with M&S.
Munns’s responsibilities include spearheading the growth of BP’s convenience business. This involves not only bolstering the established BP-M&S branded grocery alliance but also evolving the Wild Bean Cafe offerings to better align with shifting consumer behaviours. Munns has expressed her enthusiasm for joining the BP team, describing it as an ‘exciting time’ for the convenience business, and anticipates introducing new product ranges to BP stores before the end of the year.
A cornerstone of Munns’s strategy includes introducing a variety of new and seasonal products, such as the Wild Bean Cafe cinnamon swirl latte, which are part of BP’s broader convenience growth strategy. Her efforts lie in shaping the evolution of convenience retail across the UK. David Phillpot, who serves as the convenience trading director for Europe, has expressed confidence in Munns’s ability to lead transformative growth, citing her extensive background and successful track record in the retail and hospitality sectors as key assets.
The introduction of the M&S Gastropub range, a partnership with renowned chef Tom Kerridge, is a testament to BP’s ambition to elevate its food offerings. This range, now available in select BP locations, features elevated renditions of classic British culinary favourites. Phillpot highlighted this addition as crucial to BP’s goal of becoming the first choice for customers seeking quality roadside dining experiences.
The strategic vision led by Munns and supported by Phillpot underscores BP’s dedication to staying at the forefront of convenience retail by continuously adapting its product offerings to meet consumer demands, thereby reinforcing its market position.
BP’s appointment of Hannah Munns reflects its strategic commitment to leading the UK’s convenience retail sector.
