Decco has appointed respected hardware, DIY and garden operator Debbie Paterson as its new area sales manager in Scotland, looking after its many home and garden customers in Fife, Angus and the West of Scotland.

Based in Decco’s Perth depot Stuart and McIntosh, Ms Paterson will spearhead business development across the territory.  ~With more than 20 years’ experience in sales and sales management with the past six years specialising in DIY, home and garden products through the independent retail sector, her most recent role was in sales management at Stax.

“This is a fantastic appointment for Decco and all its many partner businesses,” said Decco Perth depot manager John Graham.  “Debbie’s experience and enthusiasm will not only be great for our customers but underpin our ongoing development in Scotland.”

With seven strategic locations around the country giving a total of over 350,000 square feet of warehousing space and holding over £10m worth of stock, Decco offers service and availability to independent retailers and garden centres throughout the UK.  Supplying a wide range of DIY, gardening and housewares products, it has strong partnerships with the leading suppliers enabling independent retailers to benefit from the strength and differentiation of high profile brands.