All Retail and Wholesale articles – Page 10
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NewsDistress risk at retailers high even before start of Iran war
The sector remains the most distressed in Europe, with levels of default risk in the first quarter of 2026 significantly higher than a year ago and its highest level since the global financial crisis, the latest Weil European Distress Index revealed
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NewsSainsbury’s partners with Foodsteps to reduce environmental impacts of supply chain
Foodsteps will build a granular, auditable data ecosystem capable of assessing Sainsbury’s extensive product portfolio
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Comment & OpinionThe next Co-op CEO must be a retailer – but it’s not Gottschlich
Next Co-op CEO needs to be a retailer – but not Ronny Gottschlich
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NewsM&S giving all store managers Microsoft AI assistants
The AI will be able to complete tasks such as creating shift rotas, giving store managers more time to focus on customer service
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NewsRobinson Wholesale joins Sterling Supergroup as newest member
Robinson Wholesale provides high-quality food solutions to a range of sectors, including education and healthcare
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NewsDirect Seafoods London to launch online shop and app to speed up ordering
The platform enables customers to place orders with Direct Seafoods London 24/7 from their desktop or mobile device
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NewsCo-op plunges to loss after cyberattack as CEO steps aside
The Co-op CEO Shirine Khoury-Haq is to step down from her position with immediate effect as the convenience retailer this morning revealed heavy losses following the 2025 cyberattack
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NewsAF Blakemore and Marston’s extend strategic partnership to 2033
The new contract will extend their relationship until October 2033
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NewsBooker invests £5m in new ‘Value Hero’ pricing strategy
It will focus on key profit-driving lines across both branded and Booker own-brand products
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NewsThe Wholesale Group: ‘So much potential in own-brand’ as range grows
Foodservice MD Coral Rose said TWG’s own-brand range is “getting more traction” with “more members buying into it”.
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Category ReportCan beer put the ‘fun’ in functional?
Traditionally, beer is made with just four ingredients: water, malted barley (or other grains), hops and yeast
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NewsJJ Foodservice launches Days Out, Festival & Leisure brochure
The brochure features street food, barbecue items, soft drinks, bakery, packaging solutions, and outdoor cooking lines
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NewsFood sector could provide one billion meals annually by reducing waste, data shows
Around 550,000 tonnes of food – the equivalent to 3% of sales – is wasted every year, the report shows
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NewsBooker increases rebate thresholds, leaving retailers frustrated
The new discount structure under Booker’s Spend & Save scheme has increased the minimum four-weekly spend required for every tier
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NewsUnitas launches brand-building guide to drive volume and growth for suppliers
The print and digital booklet looks at how suppliers have performed best in partnership with the wholesale buying group’s 125 members
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NewsSysco GB profits decline 38% but maintains ‘strong foundations for future growth’
Pre-tax profits fell 38.4% to £28.1m in the year to 29 June 2025
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Analysis & FeaturesA resilience masterclass for specialist retailers at UK Food & Drink Shows
The farm shop and deli market offers inspiring stories of retail success, as visitors to The UK Food & Drink Shows can learn
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NewsRetail and hospitality bodies welcome government’s £1bn youth employment drive
The employment drive is expected to create 200,000 jobs for young people
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NewsCaterforce expands Chefs’ Selection range and rolls out new herbs and spices
The buying group is adding smoked paprika, dried basil, cinnamon sticks and thyme to its offering
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NewsJoybuy launches in the UK: ‘Our competition is everybody’
‘You should be able to get pretty much everything you’re going to need in your everyday life, and with speed’