All articles by Lyndsey Cambridge – Page 18
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NewsTesco ‘affecting competition’ as it secures exclusive NPD deals for Booker, say wholesalers
One senior wholesale source described the move as “anti-competitive”
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NewsJJ Food Service aims to be ‘one stop shop’ for Japanese restaurants with new range
Its new Japanese range will consist of more than 200 sushi products
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NewsBFFF asks members for financial help
The trade body is expecting its revenues to be down around 40% this year
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NewsConvenience stores see snack sales soar as schools return
Bestway Wholesale said it recorded double-digit growth across its impulse categories in the first week of September
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Analysis and FeaturesAs Charles Wilson steps down, what now for Booker?
Wilson has embodied Booker for many of its members, some of whom fear new boss, Tesco’s Andrew Yaxley, will have different priorities
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NewsConvenience Conference assembles lineup of influential speakers
The five-day digital event will kick-off on Monday 5 October
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NewsBooker to merge Chef Direct foodservice business with Best Food Logistics
The wholesaler has reviewed its foodservice operations in the wake of the Covid-19 crisis
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NewsTwo-thirds of convenience stores enjoy coronavirus sales boost
Basket spend was up 77% on average while more than half of shopkeepers saw a decrease in footfall
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NewsSpar launches dine-in for two offer as part of new evening meal range
The meal deal offer will consist of a main meal and two sides for £5
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NewsTesco to offer Jack’s branded lines to Budgens and Londis stores
The move follows the rollout of a tailored 50-strong range into its company-owned and franchised One Stop stores
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NewsPret launches coffee subscription scheme for £20 a month
‘YourPret Barista’ will allow customers to have up to five barista-prepared drinks a day for £20 a month
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NewsJJ Food Service launches its own cleaning range with anti-bac products
The wholesaler is running an introductory offer with the products costing under £1 until 30 September
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NewsCharles Wilson retires as Andrew Yaxley becomes Booker chief
Tesco CEO Dave Lewis said Wilson’s reputation in the food business was “unparalleled”
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NewsCosta puts focus on price with new Mini cup size
Costa has also reduced the price of its lunchtime meal deal from £4.95 to £4
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NewsWholesalers push for HMRC rule change as tobacco sales spike
Purchasing restrictions, known as forestalling, took effect the week of 1 September
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NewsCostco reports sales rebound ‘strongly’ following lockdown dip
Wholesaler said sales took a “material decline” during the lockdown period
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NewsKent Foods’ flagship depot destroyed in fire
The state-of-the-art custom-built warehouse based in Basildon, Kent was devastated on 29 August
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NewsBestway’s Well Pharmacy to open in Heathrow T2
The move follows a similar partnership in Gatwick’s North Terminal last year
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NewsPret A Manger lays off a third of workforce
The announcement comes after the lockdown has wiped out ten years of growth
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NewsUnitas enforces full notice period on Brook Street Foodservice
Brook Street Foodservice will be forced to wait out its notice period before joining Confex in August 2021