All articles by Lyndsey Cambridge – Page 15
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NewsWholesalers call for clarity as Christmas trading hangs in the balance
The industry is unable to plan for Christmas demand due to the lack of detail around the government’s post-lockdown plans
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NewsJW Filshill rolls out Appy Shop across its KeyStore estate
It follows the launch of Appy Shop across 44 One O One stores in August which are supplied by JW Filshill
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NewsTrade associations call on government to lift tobacco restrictions
Tocacco wholesalers and retailers fear being left short of stock in lockdown
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NewsBrakes’ Meals & More charity launches fifth Christmas campaign
Wholesaler warns government support will not reach all families in need
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NewsWholesalers predict huge lockdown losses
Suppliers into foodservice are racing to redistribute perishable goods that were intended for restaurants, hotels and pubs.
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NewsReynolds ‘flexi-furloughs’ staff as English lockdown kicks in
Over the next month, more than 500 employees will work on a week on, week off basis across all 10 depots, which will stay open to aid social distancing
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NewsSecond lockdown is ‘final nail in the coffin’ for hospitality supply chain
Industry leaders this week said the second lockdown would be the final nail in the coffin for many companies
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NewsLockdown forces supermarkets to close standalone non-essential areas
Separate mezzanine floors, standalone neighbouring buildings and concessions selling non-essential items will be forced to shut down
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NewsWholesalers prepare to close during November lockdown
Foodservice wholesalers are expected to use the furlough scheme ‘extensively’ this month
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NewsSupermarkets push for lockdown lifting of competition rules and Sunday trading
The BRC says it is vital for stores to be able to co-operate with rivals to keep food supplies going
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NewsEnglish supermarkets told to cordon off areas of non-essential goods
The Grocer understands the UK government has told retailers it will not go as far as the Welsh ban
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NewsWholesalers warn against ‘catastrophic’ second lockdown
Industry leaders have warned businesses won’t survive without immediate financial support
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NewsSupermarkets forced to cordon off non-essential items as Covid firebreak takes hold
Guidance published on the government’s website warns toy sections, clothing and a large range of electrical items will be shut down
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NewsChancellor extends support to wholesalers in new package
In a speech to the Commons yesterday, Sunak acknowledged the impact of the crisis on the hospitality supply chain
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NewsFury over Welsh firebreak crackdown on non-essential products
The Welsh government is due to publish a list of non-essential items that could be temporarily banned from sale from 6pm tonight
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NewsBooker suffers ‘significant impact’ from pandemic
The Tesco-owned wholesaler issued caution in its latest results
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NewsParfetts predicts sales could top £12m a week in bumper Christmas
Historically the wholesaler sees sales increase by about 15% during the Christmas season
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NewsInside Booker’s first Jack’s store in Blantyre
The Grocer takes a look inside the first-of-its-kind symbol store
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NewsBrakes invests in 10,000 reusable masks for staff
The nanofiber filter masks are manufactured by face covering brand Ally and feature the Brakes logo.
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NewsBrakes cuts 500 jobs and closes depots and call centres
The news comes at the end of a three-month consultation process