All Retail and Wholesale articles
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NewsRetail sales volumes up as discounting encouraged January spending
Increased discounting and sales prompted the largest increase in retail sales volumes in nearly two years in January, as consumers splashed out on bigger ticket items
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NewsKitwave issues profit warning amid softer hospitality demand
Profitability was impacted by continued investment in Kitwave’s southwest depot and ongoing overhead inflationary pressures
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NewsHarlech Foodservice predicts £3m sales boost at 2026 trade fair
Harlech Foodservice believes the two-day Expo 26 could ‘smash all previous records’
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NewsIlly to launch premium self-service coffee bars nationwide
They will roll out across retail, universities, hotel, leisure clubs, and workplace locations
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NewsJohn D Forrest joins Sterling Supergroup as newest member
Egg sales have always been at the core of the business, which also offers a range of frozen, chilled and ambient products
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Analysis & FeaturesInside Fordhall Farm’s organic, community-focused farm shop
Fordhall Farm was on the brink. Now its ‘nose to tail’ on-site butchery, sustainable techniques and focus on detail have made it a Farm Shop & Deli Retailer Awards winner
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NewsCastell Howell launches ‘Growing Healthy Futures’ initiative
It looks to encourage uptake of domestically grown food and highlight the importance of healthier diets
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NewsUnitas launches sustainability guide for independent retailers
The guide features insight and retailer-specific advice on sustainability
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NewsSysco pledges £500k to help SMEs access apprenticeship training
The commitment looks to support long-term workforce resilience, with an aim of helping businesses respond to evolving customer needs, new technologies, and ongoing labour shortages
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Comment & OpinionApprenticeships are essential to retail and social mobility
We believe defunding leadership apprenticeships would be a clear step backwards, says James Goodman, chief people officer at Asda
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Analysis & FeaturesIs there a future for Healthy Start supermarket top-ups?
Retailers are ready and willing to top up Healthy Start vouchers for families. But low awareness and digital issues could derail it
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NewsCo-op Wholesale launches new Nisa model with fees scrapped and 75% sourcing requirement
The move aims to create a simpler, more consistent buying structure for retailers
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NewsJempson’s warns of major ‘harm’ from proposed Aldi store in Rye
The proposed Aldi store on the Winchelsea Road trading estate is due to be considered by Rother District Council’s planning committee on 12 February
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NewsBooker appoints Brakes director as new SME and foodservice MD
The new hire will be responsible for leading and growing the business’ foodservice and catering arm in the UK
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NewsJW Filshill appoints Morrisons Daily Scotland franchise boss as BDM
He brings nearly 25 years’ experience in the retail and wholesale sectors to the role
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NewsFinalists of 2026 Farm Shop & Deli Retailer Awards revealed
The annual awards recognise the very best of independent food retailing in a range of categories
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NewsArgos gears up for marketplace launch to offer ‘more choice and convenience’
The marketplace will go live within the next 12 months
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NewsPricecheck acquires heritage brands Harmony, Amplex and Rapport
The Sheffield-based wholesaler will take full ownership of the brands, products and distribution
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NewsParfetts Go Local adds tuna to expanding own-brand range
The product is available in a 145g can format, supplied in cases of 12 and price-marked at £1.29
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Analysis & FeaturesHow supermarkets are failing blind and visually impaired shoppers
This week’s mystery shop highlights key lessons supermarkets must learn to help visually impaired shoppers