All Specialist Retailers articles
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Analysis & FeaturesThe UK Food & Drink Shows 2026: Three days that brought the industry together
Around 1,200 exhibitors, from the world’s biggest names in fmcg and manufacturing to startup businesses taking their first steps, travelled from across the globe to present their products and services
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NewsHotel Chocolat restructures senior team as Mars targets global growth
The changes include new appoints to its UK sales and US team and the departure of long-serving members
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NewsFarm Shop & Deli Awards retailer of the year 2026 revealed
The Leamington Spa business was praised by judges for its work in the community and care of its employees
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NewsHolland & Barrett unveils new health commitment to reach 10 million people a year by 2030
The initiative seeks to position Holland & Barrett as ‘a ready-built national prevention partner’ to support Labour’s 10-year health plan, which has put a greater emphasis on preventative health
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NewsHotel Chocolat launches ‘dessert-inspired’ Raspberry Cheesecake hot chocolate
The limited-edition Velvetiser line blends chocolate with raspberry, yoghurt and mascarpone to ‘to deliver an authentic cheesecake flavour’
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Analysis & FeaturesHow independent retailers can foster positive, inclusive staff cultures
The Staff Culture: Building a Team to Thrive panel at the UK Food & Drink Shows offers vital insight into building a strong team. Two panellists share their advice
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NewsHolland & Barrett chairman Alex Gourlay steps down after three years
Qualified pharmacist Gourlay has overseen one of the most successful periods in H&B’s recent history, in which the business has gone from loss making to posting three years of double-digit growth.
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NewsBetter-for-you booze retailer DrinkWell rapped over non-permitted health claims
DrinkWell said the ad had since been removed and acknowledged its content had not complied with the CAP Code
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NewsMajestic Wine owner ‘considering sale’ of high street retailer
Fortress Investment Group acquired Majestic as part of a £95m carve-out from Naked Wines in 2019
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Analysis & FeaturesA resilience masterclass for specialist retailers at UK Food & Drink Shows
The farm shop and deli market offers inspiring stories of retail success, as visitors to The UK Food & Drink Shows can learn
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NewsAbu Bakr to double UK footprint with ambitious £18m investment
The investment will see the halal supermarket expand outside Yorkshire for the first time
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NewsWinners of 2026 Farm Shop & Deli Product Awards revealed
Expert judges have this year given 94 products the coveted Gold award and recognised them as standout products driving excellence, innovation and growth
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NewsPets at Home accelerates turnaround with four new stores planned in March
Pets at Home is opening four new stores throughout March as part of a £3m investment to accelerate its turnaround, including two larger format stores and two vet practices
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NewsHolland & Barrett quietly launches online marketplace to reach new shoppers
H&B is on the hunt for new and existing suppliers to list products, having quietly launched the new platform last month
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NewsWhole Foods Market to double UK presence with new store openings
The six new stores in London mark the first time the Whole Foods Market Daily Shop store format has been brought overseas
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NewsWhole Foods Market to triple its intake of UK challenger brands
It followed ‘strong demand’ earlier in the year, with more than 500 submissions to its seasonal Pitching Day in April
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NewsBoots chooses Bristol as site for second beauty-only store
The 11,000 sq ft Boots Beauty store is coming to Bristol’s Cabot Circus Shopping Centre this spring
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NewsHolland & Barrett targets £1bn in sales after third consecutive year of growth
2025 marked the ‘most significant year of investment’ in H&B’s recent history, as owner LetterOne pumped £124m into its stores, people and supply chain
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NewsHotel Chocolat unveils biggest brand ‘transformation’ for 21 years
The complete ‘transformation’ includes a redesign of its signature gift box collections, a widening of price points and an overhaul of its core chocolate range
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Promotional FeaturesHow rapid response can buy retailers loyalty far beyond Mother’s Day
Annual events such as Mother’s Day put a huge expectation on grocery retailers to curate the perfect gifting inventory – whether bought in-store or, increasingly, online. So, how can they respond in a way that will secure not just that day’s purchase, but longer-term consumer loyalty.