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    Ed Betts appointed UK & Eire General Manger

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    4th September 2021 | 1 min read

    Retail Express has appointed Edward Betts the UK General Manager for UK and Eire, responsible for its UK Client base, New Customer Sales and Business Development and the company’s Business Consulting.

    Ed joined Retail Express in 2019 after spells with Asda, the UK Supermarket Group previously owned by Walmart where he was a Category Manager. Ed also worked for an international drinks company where he was responsible for UK National Accounts. Prior to these appointments, Ed had worked for several UK Retail businesses including Majestic Wines etc. Ed brings his significant leadership skills and deep knowledge of grocery retailing and supplier processes, knowledge which is essential to Retail Express customers using our Intelligent Merchandising solution.

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