New chairman for Scottish Retail Consortium

Scotmid chief executive John Brodie is to become the Scottish Retail Consortium’s next chairman.

When he takes up the role in January, Mr Brodie will succeed Andrew Murphy, who has served as SRC’s chairman since January 2014.

Mr Brodie will work with SRC director David Lonsdale and board members to champion the retail industry and enhance its prospects for growth.

“Scotland’s retail industry makes an enormous economic and social contribution to our country,” said Mr Brodie.

“However, this is a crucial time for the industry and the challenges it faces have rarely been greater.

“Technological change and customer behaviour are evolving at pace.

“The demands from government appear to be ever-increasing, providing fresh challenges at a time when technology is incentivising more flexible and automated approaches.

“That is why it is important the SRC continues the work Andrew oversaw, to encourage policy-makers to pursue a more coherent approach to the retail economy which will help retailers to adapt and evolve to meet the challenges ahead.

“I look forward to taking on the leadership of the SRC board and driving that process of advocating for change.”

John Brodie will take over in January.