All Specialist Retailers articles
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NewsThe Whisky Exchange MD: category facing ‘moment of correction’
Tennent said btand owners had a responsibility to “clear the stock that is out there”.
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NewsCook appoints former Pret boss as new Co-CEO as Ed Perry ‘steps up’
The new hire will form a new partnership at the top of the family-run ready meal retailer with current Cook co-CEO Rosie Brown
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat’s new for UK Food & Drink Shows 2026?
Businesses from across the grocery, hospitality, specialist retail and manufacturing sectors will come together for three days for the UK Food & Drink Shows from Monday 13 to Wednesday 15 April
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NewsHolland & Barrett to relaunch membership scheme in new loyalty push
The refresh is designed to make ‘rewards simpler and more rewarding’ by giving members greater flexibility over where and when they spend their loyalty points, including as instant rewards in store
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NewsStore openings and B2B growth help Majestic record ‘best ever’ Christmas
Sales at Majestic climbed by 0.9% over the five weeks to 29 December
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Analysis & FeaturesVeg Life: how ‘exceptional’ vegan lines helped brand expand
Veg Life founder Rhian Caffull’s vegan Scotchee scotch eggs have opened doors to independent retailers up and down the country
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NewsFortnum & Mason profits surge after loyalty and digital push
As part of CEO Tom Athron’s ongoing strategy to make the 319-year-old grocer more ‘relevant’ to everyday shoppers, Fortnum’s launched its first-ever loyalty scheme, and overhauled its data and technology capabilities
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Analysis & FeaturesAll Dressed Up: the dressings startup out to elevate the humble salad
Before launching the business, founder Tessa Reed researched the dressings market and found ‘there was nothing out there which inspired me to dress up my salad’
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NewsCook enjoys ‘pleasing year’ after focus on new stores and supply chain
Cook opened seven new stores and added 170 new concessions during the year, and is set to launch a major new investment to grow its cold supply chain
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NewsMajestic Wine bemoans ‘highly complex’ duty reforms as profits tumble
The specialist retailer saw pre-tax profits fall by almost 50% from £14.3m to £7.7m in the year ended 31 March 2025
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NewsWhole Foods Market kicks off annual challenger brand hunt with 2026 pitching days
Whole Foods Market is inviting innovative UK brands to pitch their products at its second annual brand pitching event, with applications open until 15 January for the speed-dating-style event at its London headquarters
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NewsWH Smith’s “difficult” end to year will not stop growth, CEO says
Despite a “difficult” year end rocked by a major accounting scandal, WH Smith is “well positioned” for growth at the end of 2025, its interim CEO has insisted
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Analysis & FeaturesRishRight: how a shared passion became an award-winning chilli brand
Yuan Gao and Rina Su are on a mission in bring ‘aromatic without burning’ Chinese qin chilli to a UK audience
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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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NewsTariq Halal to open first Scottish store as part of UK-wide expansion plan
’This is just the beginning of our journey’ said Tariq Halal CEO Kunal Patel, after opening new stores outside London for the first time this year
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NewsGrape Tree founder sells majority stake to employee ownership trust in ‘exciting new chapter’
Founder Nick Shutts will remain as CEO while retaining a stake of above 25% but no more than 50% in the business, which grew sales by nearly a third to £69.3m last year
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NewsHolland & Barrett launches concessions into Well Pharmacy
The tie-up launched at Bestway-owned Well Pharmacy’s newly refurbished Birchwood Store in Warrington
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NewsLaithwaites Wine owner appoints new CEO
She is currently Direct Wines’ UK MD, a role she has held since 2018
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NewsCake Box revenue soars as new stores and acquisitions power growth
Cake Box’s revenue has soared by more than half, as new stores and the purchase of Asian sweetmaker Ambala power strong growth
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NewsPets at Home to get ‘firm grip’ on issues under interim CEO
Losing share against a flat market, Pets at Home’s retail division has failed to take advantage of new trends for premium ‘advanced nutrition’ petfoods