Laura Sutherland joins the children’s furniture business, Room to Grow.

With 16 years’ experience in the retail and fashion industries, she will head up the marketing department, directly developing strategies, processes and plans to drive business growth, as well as setting up a team to deliver it.

Laura brings proven experience of developing strategies for digital and offline channels:  “Having worked in the fashion sector for the past six years, I am keen to bring my knowledge of scaling turnover for fast-paced consumer brands to the furniture and home market. Room to Grow is an incredibly forward-thinking online retailer with ambitious plans, and I’m excited to take on the challenge of helping to deliver those results.”

Revenue growth

Between April and September 2020, Room to Grow reported a 72% increase in revenue with the months from May to August breaking sales records since the company began trading online in 2012. 

Room to Grow’s range

From children’s bedroom furniture, beds and accessories, Room to Grow’s pieces are designed to offer longevity, multifunctional storage solutions and an answer to small space dilemmas.

Anne Davies, owner of Room to Grow says of the appointment: “Laura’s experience of developing successful digital strategies is exactly what we need to help bolster our efforts in achieving this year’s targets. Laura has made an excellent addition to the team, and we are so happy to welcome her into the Room to Grow family.”  

To find out more about Room to Grow, visit their website.