All Retail and Wholesale articles – Page 2
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Caterforce strengthens buying team with two internal promotions
Peter Saunders and Joanna Halucha will lead the buying department
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Scottish Wholesale Association conference returns for first time after Covid
The one-day conference will feature a new exhibition showcasing Scotland’s produce
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The Black Farmer secures seven-figure funding package to open store in White City
Set up by Wilfred Emmanuel-Jones in 2004, the business opened its first farm shop in Brixton at the end of 2023. It is now preparing to open a second retail outlet in the former headquarters of BBC Television in White City, west London
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JW Filshill meets environmental goals five years early in milestone year
Filshill has launched a new ‘Delivering Success’ campaign that includes new charity, technology and operational goals
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Aldi buying MD Julie Ashfield promoted to chief commercial officer in board structure shake-up
The shake-up also includes the creation of two chief operating officer roles, who along with Ashfield will report to Aldi UK CEO Giles Hurley
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Wholesale Group launches with six new members
Members of Fairway Foodservice and Confex will now operate under the Wholesale Group
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Majestic hails ‘best-ever’ Christmas as shoppers leave booze shopping late
The retailer said new store openings had been key to its festive sales increase
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Women in Wholesale picks happiness as the driving theme for 2025
The new theme will influence topics and events planned by the organisation
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Specialist wholesaler Mevalco grows turnover to £10m despite import challenges
The wholesaler has grown its turnover by 6% despite import challenges
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Analysis & Features
The Scottish Bee Company: evolving to embody ‘the essence of a Scottish larder’
Passionate about bees, Iain and Suzie Millar launched their business in 2017 with heather honey, before expanding into dressings, vinegars and a charity to promote pollinators
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Mason Foodservice joins Sterling buying group as it pursues ‘transformative’ expansion
The wholesaler added a new expansion to its warehouse in Leicestershire
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Comment & Opinion
Amazon’s £1 meal deal is savvy but misses the point
Where can you get a lunch for £1 these days? Ironically, it’s not Poundland, whose meal deal will set you back £3. Instead, Amazon has emerged as the surprising champion of the round-pound lunch
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Bidfood cuts food waste sent to landfill by 92% in six years
Reducing food waste is one of Bidfood’s ongoing goals to achieve net zero status
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Meek Christmas fails to save 2024 retail trading
UK retail sales increased by just 0.7% last year after a weak final quarter, as non-food sales remained in decline despite persistent inflation
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Country Range Group welcomes new wholesale member Valley Foods
Valley Foods supplies foodservice businesses in the Channel Islands from its base in Jersey
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Wholesaler Mr Lemonade saves £50k after implementing AI tech
The drinks wholesaler has used AI to improve back office, orders and payments
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Spar Scotland donates over £175k to communities in 2024
The symbol group’s donations have supported initiatives including charities and local groups
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Sugro launches new partnership with equipment manufacturer
Members of the buying group will be able to buy warehouse and moving equipment at discounted prices
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Iceland launches joint venture to sell products in Nordics
Joint venture will also explore the potential for opening retail stores once the products have gained a foothold in the market
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JJ Foodservice expands Mix & Save promotion to keep supporting restaurants
The wholesaler is pairing its promotion with a new commercial space to open in the new year