Louise steps up to head buying team at Sandersons Department Stores

22 May 2023

Louise Fearnehough has been appointed as Head of Buying for the award-winning independent department store, Sandersons.

Louise joined the company seven years ago and during that time has worked in the beauty department, headed the fragrance team and two years ago was promoted to running the company’s flagship store at Fox Valley in north Sheffield. Her extensive knowledge of the retail industry includes previous roles at both John Lewis and Debenhams.

In her new role Louise will be responsible for the buying strategy for all three bricks and mortar stores which are at Fox Valley, Five Valleys in Stroud and Sanderson Arcade in Morpeth as well as the Sandersons online platform which has grown into a multi-million pound business over the last 4 years.

Louise said: “I am absolutely thrilled to be heading up the buying department at Sandersons. I have a deep understanding of our customers in our different locations and have participated in the opening of new stores and the growth of the business. Sandersons reputation has grown significantly and we are known for our beautiful stores with amazing brands which have been curated over the years by the owners.

“We are a growing business and this role is a fantastic opportunity for me and I am looking forward to working alongside the Directors to take the company to the next level. We have amazing store and online customers, with a keen focus on always providing beautiful products with exceptional customer service.”

Megan Oldfield, who has been with the company for two years, has also been promoted to Assistant Buyer working alongside Louise. Megan said: “I am really proud to be taking on this new role and to be part of the Sandersons journey.”

Sandersons have developed over the last six years, growing to a current turnover of £6.5m with a strong strategy for further growth across its stores and online.

Sandersons Boutique Co-Founder and Director, Mark Dransfield DL, said: “Louise has been an important part of the Sandersons team for several years and has great instincts for our brand and its customers. We are really pleased that she will now be taking our buying department forward.”

Sandersons is part of the Dransfield Properties portfolio and houses a strong brand line up which includes Barbour, Barbour International, Holland Cooper, Jacob Cohen, Hackett, Hugo Boss, Weekend Max Mara, Marella and Pennyblack.

Sandersons has built up a reputation for luxury fragrances with brands including Parfums de Marly, Miller Harris, Penhaligon’s, House of Oud, Atkinsons and Chanel.

To find out more about Sandersons visit www.sandersonsdeptstore.co.uk.

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Picture shows: (L-R) Louise Fearnehough, Megan Oldfield and Mark Dransfield DL

For further information, contact:

Public Relations Department, Dransfield Properties Ltd
Tel: 01226 360644
Email: pr@dransfield.co.uk