All Retail and Wholesale articles
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NewsThe Wholesale Group appoints new chairman
Beginning the role on 1 September, he joins from his most recent position as chair of Unitas Wholesale
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NewsJohn Lewis names new digital and omnichannel chief
McBrien will take up his new role on 1 October and will report directly to John Lewis MD Peter Ruis
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NewsJJ Foodservice relaunches ordering solution to boost restaurant sales
Foodit will now offer an all-in-one retsaurant management bundle that includes a fully branded website, tablet, printer, stand and optional mobile app
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NewsMedina Foodservice launches 250 new products
Medina will be offering new locally sourced products, own-label lines and national brands
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NewsParamount Retail Group snaps up meat wholesaler DB Food Group
Paramount said DB Foods had built a ‘strong reputation as a trusted supplier of premium meat’, and was ‘recognised as a pioneer of sustainable practices’
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NewsAF Blakemore extends partnership with Relex into company-owned stores
AF Blakemore is now bringing Relex’s planning capabilities into the retail side of the business, helping to unify in-store planning
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NewsThe Wholesale Group expands data insight platform
The platform is now the ‘largest read of wholesale businesses in the sector’, according to MD Tom Gittins
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NewsSouthern Co-op and Wenzel’s unveil franchise partnership
The collaboration marks the British bakery chain's first ever franchise partnership
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NewsBrakes launches 'Make More of Mutton' campaign
Brakes’ campaign looks to showcase the benefits of mutton
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NewsBidfood launches Christmas discounts and loyalty giveaway
The foodservice wholesaler will be launching over 300 Christmas deals throughout November and December
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NewsSysco strengthens merchandising team with two senior hires
Stuart Smith and David Cole will lead the foodservice supplier’s merchandising functions in the UK and Europe
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NewsUK food industry faces ‘ticking workforce timebomb’, IGD warns
Labour shortages and skills gaps are creating significant workforce challenges for the UK food and drink industry
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NewsRetail footfall “stubbornly negative” in July
Retail footfall remains “stubbornly negative” compared to 2024, with July the third month in a row to record fewer consumers in shops
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NewsOnline wholesale platform Faire expands to 15 additional countries
The expansion marks Faire’s broadest international rollout to date
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NewsPaul Martin returns to retail with AlixPartners role
Paul Martin started at the firm this week as global retail growth leader
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NewsLidl rewards over 75 community groups with grants
The grants will support groups including food banks, secondary schools, community centres and environmental organisations
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NewsMorrisons profits surge as focus on availability and value pay off
The supermarket attributed growth to ‘sharper prices, increased availability and an improved range'
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NewsBidfresh acquires suppliers Hodgson Fish and Sailbrand
The acquisition supports the wholesaler’s ambition to double in size over the next five years
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InterviewsHow Katie Secretan is steering Nisa to its new life as Co-op Wholesale
MD Katie Secretan is steering the Nisa business into its new life as Co-op Wholesale. She talks pricing, own label and a ‘promiscuous wholesale market’
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NewsAsda to spend £12m on major upgrades to Yorkshire stores
Asda stores in Kingswood, Harrogate, York, Pudsey and Keighley will benefit from upgrades worth a total of £7.2m by the end of 2025