sco announced changes to its UK operations team in a move that reflects the changing priorities of the business away from big box retailing towards smaller proximity formats.Tony Hoggett will move from his current role as MD for Tesco Extra to a new role of UK operations director. This will see him report to UK MD Chris Bush and will see him oversee the full breadth of Tesco's UK formats.
Hoggett replaces Gerry Gray, who after 12 months in his role, will take up a new position as chief operations officer at One Stop.
Gerry Gray's new role will free up more time for One Stop CEO Tony Reed, who according to IGD will help the retailer develop a new 'blueprint' for Tesco's convenience strategy in the UK and in its international markets.
In a statement, Tesco said that, 'Tony [Hoggett] has been involved in many of the most important developments at our stores. He oversaw the evolution of our superstore programme with stores such as Bishop Stortford and Chester, bringing in new developments in food-to-go and has been instrumental in his role as head of Extra in rolling out the changes at prototype Extra stores such as Watford, Purley and Coventry. He has been absolutely at the forefront of Tesco's store strategy. The convenience channel is a key part of our strategy and Tony [Reed] will be looking at areas including how we use the success of the One Stop operation to develop our services at home and abroad.'
