All Retail and Wholesale articles – Page 2
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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
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Promotional FeaturesHow going greener makes business sense in the retail sector
From offering public electric vehicle charging points to investing in green technology, there are plenty of opportunities for retail businesses to reduce their carbon footprint. Simply getting started is the main challenge.
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NewsBidfood launches new interactive platform aimed at pubs
The new platform is the second one the wholesaler has launched over the past year
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NewsUsdaw general secretary Paddy Lillis to retire after 35 years
Lillis will retire in July, along with Usdaw deputy general secretary Dave McCrossen
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NewsJJ Foodservice launches new premium sushi rice line
The wholesaler has introduced a range deal for sushi and Asian fusion dishes
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NewsSugro partners with provider to lower fuel costs for members
Sugro members are estimated to save up to 15% on fuel with the new provider
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NewsSpanish wholesale distributor Mevalco to support Bristol social welfare charity
The wholesaler will be donating Spanish specialist food to The Mazi Project