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NewsBestway to make healthier choices ‘more accessible’ with Good Food Retail Network
The initiative has already attracted government interest as a practical model for driving change at store level
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NewsWarm weather credited with July UK retail sales uptick
Retail sales volumes climbed 0.6% month on month in July 2025, as the UK’s fifth-warmest July on record helped power a boost in shoe and clothing purchases
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NewsSupermarket chiefs tell Rachel Reeves planned business rates hike is their top concern
Chief executives of a string of supermarkets and other national retailers met the Chancellor at 11 Downing Street on Wednesday to oppose moves to raise business rates for larger properties from 2026.
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NewsBidfood and WSH introduce lower-carbon meat supplier to foodservice
Legghorn will supply the sector with chicken mince from 420-day-old breeder hen meat
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NewsMidcounties Co-op celebrates 20th anniversary with member deals and discounts
The society, which is one of the UK’s largest independent co-operatives, said the milestone marked two decades of growth, innovation and community impact
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Comment & OpinionStart with the Customer: an essential text on customer experience
Peter Cross’s book is full of practical advice on understanding the modern customer
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NewsSainsbury’s to roll out facial recognition tech in stores
The technology will be used to identify and possibly ban people who are ‘violent, aggressive or steal in the store’
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NewsLoyalty voucher platform Steppr targets groups of independent retailers
The vouchers can be redeemed across a choice of brands by shoppers
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NewsHotel Chocolat appoints new UK boss as CEO steps down
The new hire joins the business from Mars-owned healthy snack firm Kind
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NewsWoods Foodservice brings back Market Day for 2025
Market Day 2025 will include live cooking demonstrations from award-winning chefs
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NewsSainsbury’s launches The Edit premium skincare range
The 17-product range is priced between £1.50 and £8.50
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NewsUnitas appoints AF Blakemore commercial boss as new COO
In his new role, Cooke will assume executive responsibility for the trading, commercial, marketing and retail teams
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NewsLidl invests £435m in warehouses to support growth plans
The discounter has completed its two-stage extension at its Belvedere site in London, investing £285m across two buildings
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NewsKff and Medina Foodservice appoint new managing director
The new MD previously spent more than 10 years in various roles at sister company Brakes
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NewsWomen in Wholesale expands Coaching Academy
Each cohort will meet monthly from September to February for six 90-minute virtual sessions
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NewsParfetts extends own-label medicines with paracetamol launch
The paracetamol launch follows the successful rollout of Parfetts' ibuprofen line in January
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NewsScottish Wholesale Association launches guide to tackle climate risks
The new guide offers steps to support the workforce, premises, products, supply chain and the surrounding environment
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Analysis & FeaturesInsights from the Farm Shop & Deli Show 2025
There has never been a better time for independent retailers to demonstrate what sets them apart from the supermarkets
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NewsJames Bailey steps down as Waitrose MD after five-and-a-half years
James Bailey will step down as managing director of Waitrose on 30 September after five-and-a-half years in the role
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NewsFarm Shop & Deli Retailer Awards 2026 open for entries
Free to enter, the awards recognise top-quality retail businesses across a range of specialist and regional categories.