Specialist Group has recruited three newcomers to its telesales team. 

Scotts regional sales manager Craig Keyworth is set to run the Virgin London Marathon on Sunday, April 21 to raise money for Anthony Nolan, the charity that helps cure blood cancer by matching patients with bone marrow donors. 

Electric floor heating brand Warmup has promoted Nick Felsing to the new role of group sales and marketing director. 

Chris Ramsden set to replace David Arnold, who is taking early retirement next month to pursue other business and personal interests. 

Plumbing supplier Altecnic has appointed Chris Haycock as its new Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) sales manager as part of an ongoing commitment to "maintaining and delivering outstanding customer service." 

The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has named Amanda Callaghan as its new corporate affairs director. 

Mark Pearson leaves his role at gardening supplies firm, as financial restructuring is completed. 

An employee at horticultural design and print company Floramedia is celebrating this month after clocking up 25 years of service to the business. 

Following the departure of Neil Fishlock for Decco, Dobbies has appointed former B&Q category manager Steve Guy as its new head of buying for plants and gardening. 

A new year, and it's all change at the top for Unimer with director Alan Hampton, who has also spent the last 11 years as chairman, deciding to take retirement.