All Retail and Wholesale articles
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Comment & OpinionThe five ‘superpowers’ to keep shoppers coming back
In our hyper-competitive industry, here are five priorities for getting shoppers to keep returning to your brand, says Jeremy Garlick, partner at Insight Traction
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NewsKitwave shareholders approve acquisition by US private equity-backed Kite Bidco
At the court meeting today (26 February), 71.79% of shareholders voted in favour of the deal
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NewsSainsbury’s restructure puts 300 office, tech and Argos roles at risk
The changes could result in around 300 roles being reduced across Sainsbury’s and Argos, The Grocer can reveal
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Comment & OpinionYour Voice: in-store accessibility and sustainable seafood
Keep aisles clear, make staffed checkouts easy to access and say totals aloud, says Iain Walker
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NewsRetail crime drops by a fifth but ‘job far from done’, says BRC
In its latest crime report, published today, the BRC welcomed the fall, which it attributed to more than £5bn spent by retailers over five years on CCTV, security staff and data systems, as well as better collaboration with police and government
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Promotional FeaturesDiscover the most trusted food and drink brands in grocery retail
UK shoppers will pay more for brands they trust. New consumer research shows the grocery names people will pay more for.
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NewsBrakes to offer £100k of prizes in Menu Match promotion
Prizes include instant cashback, electronics, and lifestyle items
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NewsThe Wholesale Group brings back own-brand roadshow for 2026
The year-long schedule will see the team travel from Portsmouth to Inverness, as well as visiting Ireland and Jersey
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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