June 8, 2007 (Press Release) --
Plumbworld are pleased to announce the appointment of Simon Bird to the position of Purchasing Director.
Simon previously worked for B&Q for ten years and was responsible for bathroom purchasing where he he won the B&Q 'Over and above award' for innovation in http://www.plumbworld.co.uk/1-0000 [bathrooms] and the House Beautiful best new bathroom product award 2 yrs running. During Plumbworld are pleased to announce the appointment of Simon Bird to the position of Purchasing Director.
Simon previously worked for B&Q for ten years and was responsible for bathroom purchasing where he he won the B&Q 'Over and above award' for innovation in http://www.plumbworld.co.uk/1-0000 [bathrooms] and the House Beautiful best new bathroom product award 2 yrs running. During his time with B&Q Simon was instrumental in doubling the category sales & profit and making B&Q the number 1 UK retailer in bathrooms.
James Hickman, Managing Director of Plumbworld Said:
"We are very pleased to have someone with Simon's skills and track record joining the Plumbworld team. Our success is determined by the quality and value for money of the bathroom products we offer our customers. Simon has a proven track record in delivering impressive products, particularly showers, taps and shower enclosures. We are moving away from expensive European products and towards a more cost effective global sourcing strategy. We believe that Simon has the skills and experience to deliver this objective."
Simon Said:
"'The internet is clearly the future of retail. You only have to look the record breaking level of spends from households and the fact that online advertising has become bigger than press advertising to realise it is happening here and now. Plumbworld is an incredibly dynamic and market focused business. New products are launched in an instant and it is already well ahead of the game in terms of far eastern sourcing."
Simon previously worked for B&Q for ten years and was responsible for bathroom purchasing where he he won the B&Q 'Over and above award' for innovation in http://www.plumbworld.co.uk/1-0000 [bathrooms] and the House Beautiful best new bathroom product award 2 yrs running. During Plumbworld are pleased to announce the appointment of Simon Bird to the position of Purchasing Director.
Simon previously worked for B&Q for ten years and was responsible for bathroom purchasing where he he won the B&Q 'Over and above award' for innovation in http://www.plumbworld.co.uk/1-0000 [bathrooms] and the House Beautiful best new bathroom product award 2 yrs running. During his time with B&Q Simon was instrumental in doubling the category sales & profit and making B&Q the number 1 UK retailer in bathrooms.
James Hickman, Managing Director of Plumbworld Said:
"We are very pleased to have someone with Simon's skills and track record joining the Plumbworld team. Our success is determined by the quality and value for money of the bathroom products we offer our customers. Simon has a proven track record in delivering impressive products, particularly showers, taps and shower enclosures. We are moving away from expensive European products and towards a more cost effective global sourcing strategy. We believe that Simon has the skills and experience to deliver this objective."
Simon Said:
"'The internet is clearly the future of retail. You only have to look the record breaking level of spends from households and the fact that online advertising has become bigger than press advertising to realise it is happening here and now. Plumbworld is an incredibly dynamic and market focused business. New products are launched in an instant and it is already well ahead of the game in terms of far eastern sourcing."

Plumbworld the UK's largest online bathroom retailer has recruited Simon Bird as their new purchasing director. Simon worked for B&Q for 10 years and won several awards while the bathroom buyer.
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