Shaun’s role to allow hidden gems to shine
HISTORIC Birmingham shopping mall the Great Western Arcade has appointed a new centre manager.
Shaun Mountain has taken over the helm of the grade II-listed arcade in Colmore Row which contains a string of independent retailers, cafés and restaurants.
Mr Mountain has more than 16 years of retail experience and joins the Great Western Arcade from The Perfume Shop where he was sales and operations area manager for the Birmingham region. He began his retail career as a sales assistant at Superdrug, covering positions in Merry Hill and Bullring, gradually working his way up through the management team.
After a year as a store manager designate in the West Midlands he was promoted to store manager of the Superdrug store in Perry Barr.
He then took over running The Perfume Shop in the Bullring before becoming area manager.
Mr Mountain said: “I am delighted to join the team at Great Western Arcade and continue the great work that has already been done to ensure the hidden gems within the arcade are uncovered.
“We have a number of independent retailers who all bring something a little bit different to our city and I’m looking forward to raising their profile.”
Beverly Parker, senior associate of Global Mutual, retail asset manager of Great Western Arcade, added: “We are really pleased to welcome Shaun to the team. He brings with him a wealth of experience which will help grow the arcade and give our independent retailers the opportunity to evolve.”