Mitchell will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the group's supermarket business and head up the supermarket management team. Peter Davis will continue to chair the supermarket board and directors responsible for trading, retail, supply chain, formats and finance will all report to Mitchell.

Weller will have responsibility for marketing, on-line trading, strategic planning, business development and human resources and will report directly to Mitchell.

'Since Stuart and Sara became assistant managing directors in autumn 2001, they have both made significant contributions to the achievement of our recovery plans and have expanded their own management experience,' said Davis. 'At this time, leadership continuity is particularly important and I am very pleased to confirm these appointments which strengthen our senior management team.'

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