导读:Garçon Wines recently appointed Angela Mount, a former Somerfield wine buyer, as its UK supermarket consultant to accelerate the company's plan to maximize space and potential of flat bottles in British supermarkets. With an extensive career in the wine industry, Mount is a well-known figure who has garnered praise for her innovative approach to wine retail during her tenure at Somerfield. She was once insured by her employer for £1 million for her taste buds, earning front-page news coverage nationwide.
After leaving Somerfield, she served as a wine consultant, writer, and presenter while collaborating with independent individuals and restaurants. Mount expressed her excitement about working with Garçon Wines' innovative team: "Now is the time for innovation and sustainable development. The dynamics of our industry and many others have changed dramatically due to the current crisis; consumers' shopping habits have undergone permanent changes."
She continued: "Flat bottles not only provide more storage space on shelves and in store areas but also ensure easier, more reliable transportation of samples while minimizing breakage and reducing glass usage." Mount pledged support for new ideas that challenge the market and bring fresh vitality.
Chief Executive Officer Santiago Navarro emphasized: "If there's one celebrity among supermarket wine buyers, it's Angela without doubt. Though she may be most famous for having a tongue insured at £1 million value—her three books on industry connections are small yet insatiable regarding good wines available to all people in supermarkets—and concern for our planet's health make her an ideal business advisor."
Navarro concluded: "We look forward to collaborating with Angela to better understand how our innovations can support sustainable development within Britain's supermarket wine racks."