All Retail and Wholesale articles
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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 in the retail landscape. Read 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
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NewsCreed Foodservice expands allergen-free offer with new sauces
The new range is part of Creed’s response to ‘higher than ever’ free-from demand
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NewsRetail leaders warn one in 10 part-time jobs face axe
The BRC today estimated up to 160,000 jobs were at risk, blaming budget measures including the rise in employers’ National Insurance payments and the national living wage
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WhitepapersHow Co-op is raising the bar in energy efficiency
With rising energy costs, tighter regulations, and tougher sustainability targets, learn how Co-op improved refrigeration efficiency through high-efficiency CO₂ systems and heat recovery solutions with Epta UK’s expertise.
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NewsDiscount chain MaxiDeals goes into liquidation
MaxiDeals ceased trading ‘very suddenly’ in a ‘really tough trading environment accompanied with rising costs’
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Promotional FeaturesRisk vs reward: how brands and retailers can grow without the gamble in 2025
As the food and drink industry moves into 2025, brands and retailers continue to weigh up the opportunities afforded by innovation alongside maintaining a positive sales performance – and it’s a tricky balance to achieve. Discover why careful deliberation and the use of data and technology are vital to ensure sustainable growth.
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NewsCity snapshot: Food sales jump as shoppers stay home
Retail sales bounced back in January with a bigger-than-predicted rise thanks to strong growth in food stores as people ate more at home to save money, according to new official figures. Plus, consumer confidence also improved in February
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NewsLidl’s TikTok Shop launch sells out in 18 minutes
The discounter went live on TikTok Shop with a limited run of 3,000 bundles of high-protein products at about 10am today
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NewsKiuki launches ‘crowdsourced’ grocery marketplace
Kiuki.com says its ambition is to make grocery shopping on the site “faster than anywhere else” for customers
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NewsAldi to invest £67m in store upgrades over coming year
Aldi is investing £67m in upgrading its existing retail stores throughout 2025
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NewsSterling Meat Co credits strong growth to £1.5m store revamp and quality
The Manchester-based meat retailer – formed out of the remnants of Crawshaws, which closed in 2018 – grew revenues by 11.9% to 25.3m in 2024