Toolstation, part of Travis Perkins plc, has appointed Sam MacGregor as its new Retail Director.

MacGregor joins the business from Homebase, where she held the role of Retail and People Director, and for two years before that was Head of Marketing. She has held senior roles at some of the best-known retailers in the UK including HEMA, BHS, Asda, B&Q , Somerfield, and M&S.

Angela Rushforth, Managing Director at Toolstation, said: “With almost 30 years of experience in retail, Sam brings a wealth of customer-led, commercial expertise and impeccable leadership skills to Toolstation. 

“Her expertise will prove invaluable as we continue to build upon our strategy of focusing on Toolstation’s customer, convenience and availability.”

Sam MacGregor said: “I am delighted to be joining Toolstation at such an exciting time and look forward to delivering even better experiences for our customers by focusing on retail innovation, growth and customer service excellence so that Toolstation continues to be the go-to destination for tradespeople and DIYers.”