Halfords appoints new boss as ‘very challenging’ retail market unlikely to ease

Halfords said the last year had been ‘very challenging’ (Paul Faith/PA) - (PA Wire)

Halfords has appointed a new chief executive as it reported rising revenues amid a “very challenging” trading environment and rising costs from the October budget.

Henry Birch, former boss of retailer Very Group, takes the post immediately to replace Graham Stapleton, Halfords’ boss of seven years.