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Source: Greens

Greens’ head of retail David Bateman is looking to leave the Scottish symbol group after just seven months in the role.

After spending over six years at Nisa as retail development manager, David took on the role at Greens last July. At the time, he was “delighted” to be joining during “such a pivotal and exciting phase of growth”.

However, he posted on business network LinkedIn last week that he was looking for a new role.

Bateman was the first new recruit taken on following Greens rebranding from Eros Retail last May. 

The Greens chain has expanded rapidly in recent months, opening its 16th store in Albert Street, Dundee, in November, which Bateman described as “the pinnacle in convenience retailing.” 

Last year, Greens announced a £100m annualised sales objective sought to be achieved by May 2024. A targeted acquisition strategy continues to help identify further store locations throughout Scotland. 

Greens has been approached for comment.