Sir Stuart Rose Appointed Chair At Duvet & Pillow Warehouse

Online bedding company Duvet & Pillow Warehouse has appointed former Marks & Spencer chief Sir Stuart Rose as chairman.

The new hire is part of a growth plan for the Guildford-based firm that includes changing the company's name to Soak & Sleep early next year.

The position marks Rose's fifth chairmanship including food delivery business Ocado, clothing chain Fat Face, menswear store Blue Inc and, last month, Oasis Healthcare dental group.

Charlie Hunt, founder of the £12 million-turnover Duvetandpillowwarehouse.co.uk, said he first met Rose nine months ago. 'He has helped create the structure for growth. We want to be the Asos for bed and bath,' said Hunt.

Former M&S Boss Has Helped Create Plan 

It plans to introduce new products every month for the next two years - including bathrobes, soaps and perfumes.

Rose has a number of other non-executive positions and consultancy roles including as a retail adviser to HSBC.