Jane Hughes, Sainsbury's category manager for wine, has clarified the wine buying set-up.
In the 23 September issue, David Williams wrote: It appears unlikely that like-for-like replacements will be found for both Jewell and Howard-Sneyd [both Masters of Wine]'.
Hughes said: As planned, I am currently recruiting to fill both Laura Jewell and Justin Howard-Sneyd's buying roles. I am committed to finding the highest calibre of candidates to fill these positions.'
Former graduate trainee Helen McEvoy has been promoted to buyer for Spain and Germany.