Co-op appoints health and beauty manager
The Co-operative Pharmacy is to develop its over-the-counter (OTC) offering with the appointment of Caroline Linger as Healthcare and Beauty Retail Category Manager.
Caroline joins the business from Halfords where she was a Category Manager responsible for reshaping the business’s strategy for the Car Accessories and In-Car Technology ranges. She previously held senior roles at other major retailers including Argos, Staples and Dunelm.
Primarily responsible for developing the retail sales strategy, customer segmentation and space planning, Caroline will oversee the OTC team of 17.
Caroline Linger said: “This is a fantastic time to be joining The Co-operative Pharmacy and I am excited to be working for an ethical business that is truly committed to helping to improve the health of hundreds of communities around the UK.”
John Nuttall, Managing Director of The Co-operative Pharmacy, welcomed Caroline to The Co-operative Pharmacy. He said: “Caroline is a highly experienced professional who has a wealth of knowledge in developing own label and exclusive product ranges, promotional planning and strategic supplier management. We are delighted she has joined the business.”
