Two award-winning garden designers have recently announced that they will be working in the future with one of the UK’s leading nurseries. 

Luxury wool carpet specialists Axminster Carpets has appointed Jonathan Young as the company’s new UK and export sales director. 

Waitrose commercial director Mark Williamson, is to retire at the end of January 2017, while Rupert Thomas, currently marketing director, will move into the commercial director role. 

Former Homebase director Tim Stainton has sets up a brand development company, reports Horticulture Week. 

M&S executive director, Multi-Channel, Laura Wade-Gery is leaving the retail giant following her maternity leave. 

Joe Lydon, who achieved a 22% sales increase for his area, has been voted the Garland/Worth Gardening Sales Agent of the Year. 

Former Ocado chief financial officer has been appointed the new chairman of Dobbies. 

After 14 very successful years with Planters, centre manager Stuart Gooden is looking to take it slightly easier and moving to the South West. 

Global consumer products company Spectrum Brands, has appointed Paul Clarke to the position of sales and marketing director for the UK batteries and hardware division, which includes VARTA Consumer Batteries and Stanley Padlocks. 

E. P. Barrus is pleased to announce the appointment of Francesca Toman as social media and PR coordinator for the marketing services department.