All Specialist Retailers articles
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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
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NewsHarrods promotes new retail director in executive team expansion
Mark Blundell has held several branch manager and customer roles at Waitrose and John Lewis, before joining Harrods in 2018 as head of retail prospects and services
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Analysis & FeaturesRuby’s Bakery: traditional classics and ultrasonic tech at award-winning bakery
West Sussex bakery Ruby’s has evolved from its foodservice focus towards retail – and picked up a Farm Shop & Deli Product award along the way
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Analysis & FeaturesFarmer Copleys: the farm shop with a seasonal social calendar
The Farmer Copleys farm shop offers not only a bakery, private dining area and events space but opens the wider farm for a tulip festival and pumpkin festival
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NewsBerry Bros & Rudd profits slump amid ‘exceptionally challenging’ trading
There was also an 8.2% decline in revenues excluding en primeur
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NewsProfit warnings surge for under-pressure retailers
Profit warnings have surged in the third quarter as cautious consumers put retailers under ‘immense pressure’ heading into the crucial Christmas trading period
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Analysis & FeaturesThe Estate Dairy: moving milk from commodity to craft
The Estate Dairy’s founders felt there was an opportunity to bring the craft and care of British farming into hospitality
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Promotional VideosHow retailers zoom in on success with in-store AI cameras
Using AI cameras to identify gaps in shelves allows retailers to streamline operations, frees up staff to focus on customers and can help cut waste. Morrisons managers discuss how this technology has been a ‘game-changer’ to the retail business.
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NewsHotel Chocolat launches branded Velvetiser bays into Tesco for the first time
“This is a big move by Hotel Chocolat to meet our customers where they are,” Hotel Chocolat co-founder and global CEO Angus Thirlwell told The Grocer
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NewsCook hails ‘first of its kind’ trial to ‘nudge’ shoppers to buy healthier products
Sales of Cook’s vegetarian lines grew by 15% after it made a small ’subtle’ change to the layout of some stores
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NewsFortnum & Mason to open new store and takeaway kiosk outside London
The boutique and brand new takeaway format are the first of a new expansion plan to take Fortnum & Mason around the UK
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NewsGrape Tree profits rise as store and supply chain expansion pays off
Grape Tree founder Nick Shutts plans to take on Holland & Barrett by growing the estate to 200 stores by 2026