BP has appointed Hannah Munns as its new UK convenience trading director, marking a strategic move to strengthen its convenience sector.
- Hannah Munns comes with extensive experience from major retailers including M&S, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons, and Asda.
- Munns will enhance BP’s grocery business and innovate the Wild Bean Cafe to align with evolving customer preferences.
- The appointment is part of BP’s broader strategy to boost its convenience retail offerings through collaboration with M&S.
- New product ranges, such as the the Wild Bean Cafe cinnamon swirl latte, are being launched to capture customer interest.
In a strategic move to bolster its convenience sector, BP has named Hannah Munns as its new UK convenience trading director. Munns, who previously headed hospitality at M&S, brings a wealth of experience from her past roles at well-known retail giants such as Sainsbury’s, Morrisons, and Asda. Her appointment is seen as a significant step in BP’s efforts to strengthen its convenience business, especially through its ongoing partnership with M&S.
Munns is tasked with enhancing BP’s branded grocery business, as well as evolving the offerings at Wild Bean Cafe to meet changing consumer habits. Her role is pivotal in driving BP’s convenience growth strategy, and she will report to the convenience trading director for Europe, David Phillpot. Munns expressed enthusiasm about her new role, stating, “I am excited to join the BP team at this exciting time for the convenience business.”
Part of the new strategy includes the introduction of enticing new product ranges aimed at capturing customer interest. Among these are seasonal favourites like the Wild Bean Cafe cinnamon swirl latte, which are expected to roll out by the end of the year. These initiatives are crucial to shaping the future of convenience retail in the UK, according to Munns.
David Phillpot, the convenience trading director for Europe, conveyed his excitement as well, highlighting Munns’ extensive experience in retail and hospitality as an asset to the team. Phillpot emphasised, “We are serious about food at BP and I’m excited about the new products Hannah’s team is introducing to our stores.”
A notable addition to the BP stores is the M&S Gastropub range, a first for the renowned chef Tom Kerridge in retail food product collaboration. This new range includes elevated versions of classic British dishes, crafted from Kerridge’s restaurant recipes, and is available in selected BP stores.
The appointment of Hannah Munns represents a forward-thinking approach by BP to revitalise its convenience retail sector.
