BP is enhancing its convenience sector with the appointment of Hannah Munns.
- Munns steps in as BP’s new UK convenience trading director with extensive retail experience.
- She aims to heighten BP’s grocery business and adapt the Wild Bean Cafe offering.
- Munns brings a noteworthy history of working with major retailers like M&S and Sainsbury’s.
- The new product ranges, including collaborations with Tom Kerridge, are anticipated in BP stores.
BP is taking a significant step to revitalize its convenience sector by appointing Hannah Munns as the new UK convenience trading director. Munns, who formerly held the position of head of hospitality at M&S, is entrusted with advancing BP’s grocery business and evolving the Wild Bean Cafe offerings to align with shifting consumer preferences. She reports directly to David Phillpot, the convenience trading director for Europe, bringing over 20 years of diverse retail sector experience from firms such as M&S, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons, and Asda.
Expressing her enthusiasm about this new position, Munns shared, “I am excited to join the BP team at this exciting time for the convenience business. We are introducing some fantastic new ranges to BP stores between now and the end of the year, including new seasonal favorites like the Wild Bean Cafe cinnamon swirl latte.” Munns is keen on contributing to BP’s strategic goals for growth within the convenience retail space across the UK.
In addition, Phillpot emphasized the impact of Munns’ extensive experience in driving growth and transformation within the retail and hospitality industries. He stated, “We are thrilled to welcome Hannah to our UK convenience team. Her extensive experience in retail and her proven track record of growth and transformation make her a valuable addition to the team.” Phillpot also highlighted the excitement around the new range of products that Munns will bring to BP stores, such as the M&S Gastropub x Tom Kerridge range. This collection showcases elevated interpretations of classic British dishes, formulated based on recipes from Kerridge’s restaurant kitchens, accessible in selected BP outlets and features a dining option for two, priced at £15.
The appointment of Hannah Munns marks a strategic move for BP in strengthening its convenience sector in the UK.
