James Parr is the latest recruit to Smart Solar, joining the company as national accounts manager.

Benchmark Retail Services managing director Mark Alexander

Specialist Group chairman Johnny Franks

Garden centre chain announces several employees are to leave the chain within the next few months.

Tristan Sissons will join Briers as trading director in January 2014, where he will oversee brand building, new product development, the adoption of new sales channels and the company's expansion into new export markets.

Rainy Day Trust vice president Andrew Weiss has completed his mammoth, international cycle ride in aid of the DIY and housewares charity.

Grohe has promoted Ryan McGill from the internal customer services team to brand merchandiser.

Three new starters have joined Westland Horticulture's marketing team, looking to develop the prominence of the company and its key brands.