All Specialist Retailers articles – Page 8
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NewsHolland & Barrett vows to improve supplier relationships following major overhaul of food
The retailer has reviewed its entire grocery category and added 500 new lines into stores
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NewsHolland & Barrett apprenticeship scheme rated highly by Ofsted
It comes as a growing number of retailers call for the Apprenticehip Levy to be reformed
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Promotional FeaturesHow the Post Office has evolved its offer to meet changing needs
Traditional retail patterns continue to shift but Post Office is rising to the challenge by bolstering the choice offered to customers and building loyalty. Find out how.
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NewsHolland & Barrett accounts reveal extent of struggle
Holland & Barrett’s owner LetterOne bought back £700m of its debt in November 2022
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Analysis & FeaturesHow Canalside grew from fruit farm to award-winning Staffordshire farm shop
From its origins 40 years ago as a roadside shed, Canalside Farm has become a thriving retail, dining and events operation, which was recognised in the 2023 Farm Shop & Deli Retailer Awards. Taking its name from the nearby Trent & Mersey Canal, the business was founded by Chris and ...
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NewsHarrods hails ‘year of recovery’ after strong results
Harrods had outperformed the wider market due to its long-standing relationship with brands and customers, said CFO Tim Parker
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NewsHarvey Nichols CEO to step down after three years in charge
Malhotra will remain in post until December 2023
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NewsCook signs exclusive franchise agreement with Channel Islands Co-op
The deal will see the current Cook shop in St Peter Port be run by the CI Co-op, while maintaining its existing team
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NewsHolland & Barrett appoints new head of food as category overhaul continues
Ian Johnson has joined from M&S, to help lead H&B’s food innovation
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NewsLosses narrow at Harvey Nichols as footfall recovers
CEO Manju Malhotra has previously urged prime minster Rishi Sunak to reconsider his plan to drop VAT-free shopping for tourists
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NewsUK loses 6,000 retail outlets in five years
It comes as the store vacancy rate continued to climb this year, with rising rents and increased competition putting pressure on small and independent businesses
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NewsDrinkWell secures £600k backing to expand reduced calorie alcohol marketplace
Online drinks retailer DrinkWell has secured £600k investment to drive its development of a marketplace for ‘better choice’ alcohol
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Promotional FeaturesMasterclass: Taste elevated – premium tomato category growth
Robust growth in the canned and ambient tomato category is being driven by price inflation and consumers trading up. Read Mutti’s in-depth review of the sector and how retailers can capitalise.
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NewsCake Box rejects takeover offer from The Cheesecake Shop owner
Fresh cream cakes retailer Cake Box has rejected a 160p a share offer from an Australian asset management firm as “materially undervaluing” the company
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NewsFarm Shop & Deli Retailer Awards 2024 open for entry
These free-to-enter awards celebrate specialist food and drink retailers and recognise their achievements in the independent retail market
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NewsPlanet Organic to review all ranges as part of rebuild under Renée Elliott
Elliott is currently writing a business plan for the financial year from September
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NewsKnoops appoints William Gordon-Harris as CEO after 78% growth this year
The business said Gordon-Harris would focus on growing the skillset of the organisation’s senior management team
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Category ReportIs this the new organic era?
Despite cost of living pressures, retailers are honing their organic ranges – while Planet Organic is plotting a successful comeback
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NewsEversfield Organic swoops for Coombe Farm Organic to boost online meat offering
Organic grocery retailer Eversfield Organic has acquired Coombe Farm Organic in a move that will double the group’s online butchery business
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NewsHenry Dimbleby joins Fortnum & Mason as non-exec
Dimbleby stepped down from his role as the government’s food tsar in March