All Specialist Retailers articles
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NewsMajestic launches wine club subscription with Saturday Kitchen
Three price tiers will be available, ranging from £120 to £200 per quarter
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Analysis & FeaturesHow The Shropshire Scratching Company grew into an award winner
Inspired by his grandmother’s recipe, Brett Earp and his family have built a successful range of flavoured pork scratchings, which has won Gold at the Farm Shop & Deli Product Awards
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Analysis & FeaturesHow Dunston Hall became a Peak District destination for foodies
Entrepreneurs David and Lynsey Harrison have transformed the 26-acre estate Dunston Hall Estate, with its bistro and food hall helping the business land Newcomer of the Year at the 2026 Farm Shop & Deli Retailer Awards
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NewsFortnum & Mason reveals winners of its annual ‘Open Call’ challenger brand scheme
The 15 businesses will gain a listing on Fortnum’s shelves and be displayed in its Piccadilly windows
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NewsLakrids By Bülow set for robust 2026 as cocoa prices normalise
Premium liquorice maker Lakrids By Bülow is on course for another year of double-digit growth in 2026 after reporting a 19% jump in revenues to DKK449m (£51.8m) in 2025
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Analysis & FeaturesHow Makan Malaysia’s founders are 'shouting about' the taste of home
The cooking sauce business is looking to bring Malaysian flavours to the masses via lines like its The Sambal and Rendang Sauce
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NewsHotel Chocolat appoints new marketing director from Mars
Daisy Barlow will join Hotel Chocolat from Mars in July
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Analysis & FeaturesHow Aubrey Allen went beyond butchery to secure Farm Shop & Deli prize
Established in 1933, Aubrey Allen is still in the family, offering naturally produced meat, farmhouse cheeses and chef-prepared ready meals
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NewsJollyes confirms permanent CEO to lead new five-year strategy
The appointment comes alongside the unveiling of an ambitious new strategy to bring the budget pet retailer to ‘more customers’ around the UK
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NewsWH Smith suspends dividends as profits slump
The group said it was taking ‘a more cautious outlook’ for the rest of the year, as the Iran war hit passenger numbers and consumer confidence. As such, it has reduced its full-year pre-tax profit guidance from £100m-£115m to £90m-£105m
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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