All Retail and Wholesale articles
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InterviewsJW Filshill’s Simon Hannah on AI, tech and staff mental health
As Scottish wholesaler JW Filshill turns 150, its CEO is looking to an AI-filled future but without losing sight of its heritage
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Comment & OpinionShoplifting epidemic can only be fought with drug policy
The political elite have failed to fix fundamentally flawed drug policy, says independent policy analyst Mev Brown
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Comment & OpinionTime’s up for hidden microplastics in food & drink
Recent studies have shown microplastics are omnipresent in our surroundings and accumulating inside our bodies, says Keir Carnie, founder of Nuud
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Comment & OpinionEx-head of Sainsbury’s Future Brands: how to understand buyers
It is critical to understand what your buyer is looking for and deliver on that, says Tom Forsythe, MD at Good & Proper
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NewsMorrisons chief Rami Baitiéh to find £300m extra savings despite Q1 sales rise
The supermarket today revealed group like-for-like sales were up 2.4 % to £4bn in the first quarter, covering the 13-week period ending 26 January
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NewsGroceryAid helps sector break diversity records in run-up to D&I in Grocery LIVE!
The grocery sector has chalked up a record-breaking number of diversity and inclusion achievements in the past year, as retailers and suppliers continue to work together to drive real change
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Analysis & FeaturesUK Food & Drink Shows 2025: panels grocery businesses won’t want to miss
One focus for 2025 is a series of panels recognising women leaders in various food and drink industry sectors
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Promotional FeaturesHow to deliver personalisation and privacy in customer experience
Personalisation can help brands build that all-important emotional connection with their consumers, but it can also cross the line on privacy. So, how can brands and retailers reconcile the two successfully?
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NewsWaitrose has ‘turned the dial’ on recent struggles, after ‘transformed’ annual results
‘We are transforming the profitability of the Waitrose business,’ declared Waitrose executive director James Bailey, after the John Lewis Partnership’s annual results
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NewsStaff miss out on bonus as profits triple at John Lewis Partnership
Profits have tripled at the John Lewis Partnership as the retail group made ‘solid’ progress on its turnaround but staff still missed out on a bonus for the third year in a row
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Promotional FeaturesHow computer vision is tackling theft and misuse at SCOs
Theft at self-checkout points is a growing challenge, causing significant inventory losses within retail. Discover how visual AI technology ensures profitable and customer friendly-checkout points, without compromising on the convenience these systems provide.
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NewsValentine’s Day lifts food sales in February
Food sales received a Valentine’s Day boost in February but growth remained muted and volumes declined, according to new data released this morning
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Comment & OpinionEven Poundland is struggling. What now for the UK high street?
It’s been a big week for the high street, with a WH Smith selloff and a ‘potential’ Poundland sale dominating the retail headlines
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Comment & OpinionFor facts sake: proof that UK supermarket shelves aren’t going empty
Work is being done on the UK’s food security: scaremongering in the national press isn’t helpful
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Comment & OpinionThree ways suppliers can influence the retailer tribe
Work to become a trusted advisor but be prepared to show some edge when it comes to dealing with buyers, says Jeremy Garlick, partner at Insight Traction
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NewsCaterfood Buying Group to double own-brand offer by summer 2025
The new products will expand Caterfood’s existing range into bakery, patisserie, seafood and meats
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NewsSugro welcomes new member F Jones Colwyn Bay to buying group
The North Wales-based wholesaler serves foodservice businesses including takeaways and caterers
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Promotional FeaturesUnlocking hidden profits: how brands are undervaluing loyalty
Loyalty programmes can struggle to demonstrate clear financial returns due to poor tracking and over-reliance on discounts. Read how data-driven strategies and financial accountability can unlock their full potential.
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Comment & OpinionWhy Tesco Clubcard is a 30-year legacy of supermarket loyalty
Tesco’s Clubcard is more than just a rewards programme: it’s a blueprint for how loyalty can drive business success, says MediaLink’s David Muldoon
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NewsThe Wholesale Group welcomes 11th new member since January
The new members operate in both retail and foodservice, and will take the group’s turnover to £4.52bn