All Retail and Wholesale articles
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NewsFood sales surge in May as heatwave drives shoppers online
Barbecue goods were in high demand as the UK enjoyed the hottest day of the year ahead of the May bank holiday weekend.
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NewsSainsbury’s rolls out fibre labelling across over 500 products
Over 100 Full on Fibre products currently feature in Aldi Price Match or Nectar Prices, including oats, beans and broccoli
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NewsParfetts to launch ‘Mega World Cup’ campaign to maximise retailer sales
It marks the employee-owned wholesaler’s “largest promotional campaign to date”
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NewsHeatwave melts recovery in retail footfall
Retail footfall in the UK remained under pressure in May as record temperatures kept consumers away from shops, according to the latest data
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Comment & OpinionVape disposal: Why the single-use ban hasn’t solved the problem
More than six million vapes are still being discarded incorrectly every week – and without a mandatory deposit scheme nothing will change, says Carla Brian, director of public affairs & partnerships at Biffa
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NewsM&S shakes up commercial food team with new appointments
Former Amazon and Tesco exec John Farrell will join as commercial director for ambient, with Jeni Blackett promoted to commercial director for fresh
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat’s behind the Asda-Ocado tie-up and will it work?
Asda is to adopt Ocado’s Smart Platform technology. What does the deal entail and will the new partnership work?
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NewsLidl invests £250m to cut prices on over 1,000 products
Since the start of the year, the discounter has reduced prices on more than 1,000 products
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NewsSainsbury’s CEO pay tops £5m for second year running
Simon Roberts took home £5.43m for the past financial year, up from his take-home total of £5.18m in 2024/25
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NewsB&M profits fall by £200m but turnaround gathers steam
The group revealed this morning its pre-tax profits had fallen 47.3% to £227m in the 52 weeks to 28 March 2026, as a ‘challenging market’ combined with execution issues to depress the group’s bottom line
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Category ReportBabyfood suppliers vow to reformulate following investigation
Not all babyfood brands featured in BBC Panorama’s 2025 investigation have suffered declines
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NewsCastell Howell to expand warehouse at HQ to boost long-term growth
The 103,000 sq ft development will feature a state-of-the-art cold store as well as 16,000 sq ft of office suites and amenity space
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Comment & OpinionBeing a big brand no longer guarantees a big retail moment
Retailers have more data, more power and more alternatives than ever – and brands that don’t adapt their planning will be left behind, says Lorna Hawtin, chief strategy officer at Zeal
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NewsAldi to upgrade 25 stores across the UK this summer
Locations set to benefit from upgrades include London, Aberdeen, Nottingham and Manchester
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NewsBuy now, pay later: retailers warned over compliance ahead of July deadline
The regulation comes into force on 15 July, bringing deferred payment products under full consumer credit rules for the first time
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NewsJJ Foodservice brings back Future Partners programme to connect with suppliers
Shortlisted suppliers will be invited to JJ Connect to take part in the Speed Connecting sessions
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NewsPets at Home shares rally as James Bailey signals turnaround progress
Investors signalled their confidence in new Pets at Home boss James Bailey this week as the former Waitrose boss presided over his first set of results for the troubled retail and veterinary chain
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NewsBooker launches summer of sport campaign backed by football icons
Emile Heskey and Robert Snodgrass have been meeting shopkeepers in Yorkshire and Glasgow to showcase trending food and drink products on offer
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NewsBoots launches healthy food-to-go range to cater to GLP-1 users
The new range of 15 products features sandwiches, salads and sushi, all of which are available as part of the Boots meal deal
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NewsWorld Cup to deliver £2.9bn boost for UK retailers
Late match times and tight budgets will see 22.6 million people spend money on food and drink while watching matches at home, while hospitality venues are predicted to take a further £898m during the men’s tournament