The chief financial officer at listed North East furniture retailer ScS has announced he is stepping down within the next 12 months. Chris Muir, who began his role at the Sunderland-based business in April 2016, will remain in the business while a successor is sought and appointed, facilitating what the company called a smooth handover. Mr Muir previously worked for another North East plc, vehicle hire business, Redde Northgate, for 12 years including a stint as acting CEO.