Woolies entertainment commercial director moves to Universal Pictures

Woolworths' Commercial Director Of Entertainment, Mr Jim Batchelor, who joined the high street retailer from Virgin Megastore back in 2002, has announced he is moving on to Universal Pictures where he will take on the job of Sales Director. This despite him having confectionery added to his remit in 2006 - and pick n mix, surely, is the most exciting thing about Woolies. The retailer's MD Commercial Tony Page said this: "Jim has given Woolworths six years of great service and we wish him well. He has been a fantastic asset to the business and will be greatly missed". Batchelor's departure comes as Woolies continues to reposition itself in the entertainment retail market place, with music seemingly being sidelined as high street record sales continue to decline.