Bestway attracts three senior executives back to the business

Bestway Retail, which operates several retail brands including Best-one, Costcutter, Bargain Booze and Wine Rack, has announced three senior appointments to its retail team.

Nick Russell

Nick Russell has rejoined the business, taking up the role of head of symbol with responsibility for leading the independent best-one and Costcutter estates.

From 2013 to 2021, Nick worked for Costcutter in the field and was latterly head of new business & acquisitions. He subsequently spent three-and-a-half years at Wm Morrison Supermarkets, where he was most recently head of independent franchise and new business for Morrisons Daily.

Steve Moore

Bestway has also brought Steve Moore back to lead the Midlands and South Wales team from January 2025 in his new role as regional controller for Costcutter and best-one. He previously worked for Costcutter for 16 years before joining Parfetts as head of retail in 2021.

Rodney Tucker has also rejoined the organisation. He becomes part of the new business & acquisitions team and will drive the recruitment of new business in the South West and South Wales territories.

For nearly 14 years until 2020, Tucker held regional management positions within both Costcutter and best-one. He then moved to Appleby Westward, where he was group sales director.

The three appointments reflect the company’s commitment to investing in talent to strengthen its support for independent retailers.

Rodney Tucker

Jamie Davison, retail director at Bestway, commented: “We are delighted to welcome back the very talented Nick, Rodney and Steve to their new roles within the business. They bring with them valuable expertise, knowledge and sector understanding that will support our growth plans and the service we offer our valued retailers.”