Mothercare appoints new non-exec director

Mother and baby retailer Mothercare has appointed Nick 

Wharton as a non-executive director and will join the Board from November 14.

Wharton, who has been the Chief Executive Officer at Dunelm Group since December 2010, has also worked at Halfords, Boots and Cadbury Schweppes. His appointment comes as the retailer reported a fall in UK sales in Q2 despite strong international sales growth.

Commenting on the appointment, Mothercare chairman Alan Parker said: "I am very pleased that Nick is joining us as a non-executive director. Nick will bring valuable retail experience to the Mothercare Board."

Wharton added: "I am delighted to be joining Mothercare, and look forward to working with Alan and the other members of the Board to support its business both in the UK and internationally."