Joining from his most recent role as regional controller for Bestway Retail, Knox also has 20 years of experience in convenience with former positions at Costcutter Supermarkets Group and Musgrave Retail Partners.

Shearer joins Nisa from Penny Petroleum, having spent two years there as a retail merchandiser. Previously, she spent over 20 years at CJ Lang, first as a store manager and then as a territory sales executive.

The two new recruits join Nisa as retail development managers and will be providing retail advice and support to Nisa customers in Scotland, with Knox responsible for Eastern Scotland and Shearer supporting stores in the west of the country. Michael Love will continue to support Nisa key accounts in Scotland.

Victoria Lockie, head of retail at Nisa, said: “I’m delighted to welcome both Phil and Fiona to our team and I’m really excited for the important roles they will both play in delivering on our ambitions in Scotland. I recently visited a number of stores in Scotland and saw what fantastic potential there is for Nisa to enhance our operations in Scotland. Phil and Fiona bring with them a wealth of experience in independent retail and I’m delighted they have chosen to be part of the Nisa family.”