Responsible for a budget of over £5 million, mother of two Uri said that her plan is to enhance the range of affordable, good quality products that won’t be found immediately on the high street, ideally UK manufactured and locally sourced in the regions surrounding the four Haskins centres.

Julian Winfield, Chief Executive for Haskins, said: “We believe that Uri will take the Gift and Houseware departments to a new level thanks to her refreshing approach to this specific retail challenge.”

The gift departments within the centres currently contribute 21% to the total turnover of the Haskins group.