All Retail and Wholesale articles – Page 35
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NewsPost Office pushes back on plans to reduce letter delivery days
CEO Nick Read’s announcement follows Ofcom’s proposal to reduce letter deliveries to five or even three days a week
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NewsAsda launches business unit covering loyalty, retail media, mobile and money
LS Eleven takes its name from the postcode of the supermarket’s Leeds head office
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Comment & OpinionSuppliers must not capitulate to retailer bullies
Such escalating retailer-supplier tensions are bad for both parties but suppliers must navigate especially carefully, says David Sables, CEO of Sentinel Management Consultants
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NewsDeposit return scheme delay suggested as part of ‘fit for purpose’ recycling plan
The manifesto claims the government has failed to work in a joined-up way with retailers on areas such as the environment, jobs and town centre policies
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NewsParagon Brands takes swipe at Diageo after minimum order criteria bombshell
Drinks distributor Paragon launched its own tongue-in-cheek supply rules for wholesalers
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NewsDefra announces EPR changes that could save wholesalers millions
The new changes will make business-only packaging that was previously labelled as ’household waste’ exempt from EPR fees
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NewsBrakes launches new plant-based range to make most of Veganuary trend
Brakes is launching five plant-based items for Veganuary 2024, with more than 50 products to follow
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NewsAsda appoints new retail media network operator
Research by Boston Consulting Group suggests advertising on retailers’ owned channels offers “robust margins” of 70% to 90%
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NewsJJ Foodservice staff turnover decreases 50% following profit-sharing initiative
The new initiative rewarding staff’s efforts has been credited as the reason for the change
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Comment & OpinionGreen energy can save retailers money – if they do it right
Most retailers have now tackled what might be considered ‘low-hanging fruit’ in green energy, says Megan Paul, partner, commercial team, Charles Russell Speechlys
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Comment & OpinionWhen it comes to retail media, which fmcg brand advertiser are you?
More money is being invested in retail media – and for good reason, says Katie Streeter-Hurle, head of strategy, SMG
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NewsPret a Manger launches first kids’ menu to increase family customer base
The chain is launching its first menu aimed at families, with Pret classics redesigned to fit kids’ tastes
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NewsThomas Ridley Foodservice appoints Jon Marlow as new managing director
New MD Jon Marlow has extensive experience in sales, and will bring a ‘down-to-earth’ approach to the role
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NewsCharles Saunders Foodservice announces Victoria Foods acquisition
The acquisition will bring the company’s new joint turnover to £26m, as well as improvements for Victoria Foods
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NewsGreggs reports strong Christmas trading as sales improve 9% in Q4
Greggs’ record sales in 2023 are the result of a series of strong factors, including a good performance in Q4
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Comment & OpinionWhy we must get the right margin on PMPs
The amount of trust embedded within PMPs cannot be overstated, says Unitas Wholesale MD John Kinney
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NewsMutti expands UK presence with new subsidiary and MD
The Italian brand said the move came after considerable growth in recent years
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Analysis & FeaturesThe Grocer NPD Wrapped: 23 most-liked Instagram posts of 2023
NPD flew off the shelves this year from controversial flavours to nostalgic relaunches. Check out the top NPD for 2023
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Comment & OpinionHow LSE is boosting the next generation of F&B entrepreneurs
The Food & Beverage Deepdive Programme will connect aspiring entrepreneurs with industry experts, says Nisha Ramisetty, advisor – special programmes, LSE Generate