All Retail and Wholesale articles – Page 18
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NewsBidfood faced with possible strike action after unions accuse wholesaler of ‘fire and rehire’ tactics
Bidfood described the fire and rehire allegations as “inflammatory and untrue” and the result of deteriorating relations with the trade unions
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NewsJJ Foodservice looking for acquisitions as it charts new growth plan
The wholesaler is looking for businesses of any size, with turnover between £8m and £80m
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NewsFarm Retail Association rolls out Real Farmers Market scheme
Markets must meet eight principles to become certified by the Farm Retail Association
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NewsCooks Coffee UK expansion gets off to slow start
The owner of Esquires Coffee set out plans last year to hit 305 stores by 2035
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NewsAsda boss Allan Leighton to launch massive new Rollback price war
A major advertising campaign is being lined up by Asda to back the launch
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NewsBrakes extends plant-based range and launches new Veganuary hub
The wholesaler has expanded its plant-based offer with almost 40 new products
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NewsMedia Bites 17 January: calorie labels, December retail sales, Poundland
Calorie labels encourage people to choose healthier options but only by 11 calories, a study has found
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NewsCaterforce strengthens buying team with two internal promotions
Peter Saunders and Joanna Halucha will lead the buying department
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NewsScottish Wholesale Association conference returns for first time after Covid
The one-day conference will feature a new exhibition showcasing Scotland’s produce
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NewsThe Black Farmer secures seven-figure funding package to open store in White City
Set up by Wilfred Emmanuel-Jones in 2004, the business opened its first farm shop in Brixton at the end of 2023. It is now preparing to open a second retail outlet in the former headquarters of BBC Television in White City, west London
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NewsJW Filshill meets environmental goals five years early in milestone year
Filshill has launched a new ‘Delivering Success’ campaign that includes new charity, technology and operational goals
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NewsAldi buying MD Julie Ashfield promoted to chief commercial officer in board structure shake-up
The shake-up also includes the creation of two chief operating officer roles, who along with Ashfield will report to Aldi UK CEO Giles Hurley
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NewsWholesale Group launches with six new members
Members of Fairway Foodservice and Confex will now operate under the Wholesale Group
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NewsMajestic hails ‘best-ever’ Christmas as shoppers leave booze shopping late
The retailer said new store openings had been key to its festive sales increase
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NewsWomen in Wholesale picks happiness as the driving theme for 2025
The new theme will influence topics and events planned by the organisation
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NewsSpecialist wholesaler Mevalco grows turnover to £10m despite import challenges
The wholesaler has grown its turnover by 6% despite import challenges
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Analysis & FeaturesThe Scottish Bee Company: evolving to embody ‘the essence of a Scottish larder’
Passionate about bees, Iain and Suzie Millar launched their business in 2017 with heather honey, before expanding into dressings, vinegars and a charity to promote pollinators
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NewsMason Foodservice joins Sterling buying group as it pursues ‘transformative’ expansion
The wholesaler added a new expansion to its warehouse in Leicestershire
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Comment & OpinionAmazon’s £1 meal deal is savvy but misses the point
Where can you get a lunch for £1 these days? Ironically, it’s not Poundland, whose meal deal will set you back £3. Instead, Amazon has emerged as the surprising champion of the round-pound lunch
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NewsBidfood cuts food waste sent to landfill by 92% in six years
Reducing food waste is one of Bidfood’s ongoing goals to achieve net zero status