All Retail and Wholesale articles – Page 2
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NewsCo-op Wholesale extends own-brand range available to independent retailers
The move followed strong retailer demand for greater choice, improved margins, and access to a nationally trusted convenience brand, Co-op Wholesale said
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NewsHarlech Foodservice sales surge to £30m as expansion pays off
Sales rocketed after Harlech opened new depots in south Wales and Shropshire
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NewsOcado grows fastest amid shift to online Christmas ordering
Shoppers increasingly turned to delivery for the ‘big Christmas shop’ in 2025
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NewsFood prices rise at a faster pace in December
Rising food prices led to a rise in overall retail inflation in December and pushed shoppers to seek out savings ahead of Christmas, new data out this morning has revealed
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NewsCotswold Fayre falls to loss but 2025 sales set for ‘strong growth’
For the year to 31 March 2025, the group suffered a loss after tax of £514.2k
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NewsLogistics UK appoints new head of trade policy
He brings 20 years’ experience to the group, having previously held senior leadership roles at Transport for the North and the Labour Party
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NewsFresh Direct expands Chef’s Choice premium potato range
Selected from premium British varieties, Fresh Direct is rolling out Salad Potatoes and Baking Potatoes
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Comment & OpinionUK retail must unite on net zero to drive radical change
British Retail Consortium’s latest stocktake reveals supply chain decarbonisation remains the industry’s biggest challenge on the road to net zero by 2040, says BRC CEO Helen Dickinson
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NewsFormer Channel Islands Co-op CEO awarded £3.5m in compensation
The Co-op’s conduct was described by Macleod’s lawyer as ‘a catastrophic failure in corporate governance’
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NewsBidfood appoints first culinary director
He will work closely with manufacturing brands, leading new product innovation and supporting the development of the wholesaler’s annual food and drink trends
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RankingsM&S marketing titan Sharry Cramond confirmed for Retail Week x The Grocer LIVE 2026
Cramond was promoted to lead the retailer’s masterbrand marketing in June, as well as leading marketing efforts across fashion, home, beauty and international
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NewsAMS Wholesale joins The Wholesale Group as newest member
The business services the QSR sector nationally with fresh, chilled and frozen foods, as well as soft drinks and confectionery
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Comment & OpinionTop Products 2025: cash-strapped shoppers seek added value
Intentional spending doesn’t automatically translate into a single-minded hunt for the lowest prices or loyalty-led discounts, says Julian Crane, MD UK&I at NIQ
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NewsBrakes launches second round of ‘Get Set Supply’ programme
The foodservice wholesaler will reveal the companies selected from the initial wave in the new year
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NewsSainsbury’s and Clipper back petition to tackle tea supply chain issues
The petition urges the government to bring in Human Rights and Environmental Due Diligence legislation to tackle issues in tea supply chains
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Comment & OpinionShopper insight is great, but you have to ask: so what?
Retailers and suppliers say consumer insight is crucial, but if you ask what they really mean the answer often lacks substance, says Jeremy Garlick, partner at Insight Traction
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NewsSainsbury’s and Comic Relief launch ‘12 Recipes of Christmas’
Each recipe will include swaps and tips to create adaptable festive dishes to suit ‘any budget or diet’
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Comment & OpinionWhat challenges and opportunities do farm shops face in 2026?
Emma Mosey, chair of the Farm Retail Association, looks at what the coming year could mean for farm shops and other independent food and drink retailers
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NewsNIQ predicts max-value Christmas for shoppers
NIQ has predicted almost £20bn will be spent on groceries in December, just 2.8% up on last year, as 40% of UK households plan to use saved loyalty points and vouchers to maximise savings
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NewsJason’s Sourdough lands first wholesale listing with Booker
The Tesco-owned wholesaler will stock two of the brand’s bestsellers in all 192 depots, available to trade customers nationwide