All Suppliers articles – Page 3
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Promotional FeatureThe benefits of collaboration between retailers and suppliers
Convenience retail in 2023 is a fast-moving, innovative and high-pressured industry, but there may be a valuable tool to help retailers face the challenges in the year ahead.
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Promotional FeatureBecome an essential hub for the local community
Ever thought about running a Post Office and the commercial opportunities it could bring? Martin Roberts, Post Office Group chief retail officer, explains how the process is now easier than ever.
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Features and analysisRetailers boycott Russian Standard Vodka
The Co-op has announced it will not be stocking Russian Standard Vodka in its stores
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Dear JacShrinking margins prompts range shake-up
Reduced margins have led to retailers reconsidering their confectionery range
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Features and analysisKP Snacks supply hit by cyber attack
A cyber attack on KP Snacks’ IT system is expected to cause supply chain disruptions
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Features and analysisFuel rationing rumours cause forecourt chaos
Intermittent fuel supplies and heavy queues are causing consternation for forecourt retailers.
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Features and analysisDeal reached to resume CO2 production
The government reached an agreement for CO2 production to resume in the UK.
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Features and analysisChristmas warning issued over CO2 shortages
The soft drink and meat sectors have urged government action on CO2.
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Features and analysisGovernment to streamline HGV driver testing process
The Department for Transport hopes to create availability for 50,000 more HGV driver tests a year.
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Dear JacFrozzy’s customers left out in the cold
The company supplies frozen yogurt for dogs however retailers are unhappy with the lack of support.
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Features and analysisBooker driver strike threat intensifies
Booker drivers at its Thamesmead site have voted in favour of strike action ahead of crunch talks.
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Features and analysisFood shortages experienced by more than half of GB adults
Consumers in Scotland have been particularly affected by the shortages.
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Features and analysisGovernment action urged to tackle supply chain issues
Logistics UK and British Retail Consortium have called for government action to alleviate supply chain pressures.
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Features and analysisBooker HGV drivers considering strike action over pay row
HGV drivers at Booker’s Thamesmead depot are to be balloted on industrial action over a pay dispute.
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Features and analysisGovernment to extend HGV drivers’ hours in a bid to ease supply chain pressures
HGV drivers’ hours will be temporarily extended from 12 July until 8 August.
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Features and analysisDelivery issues continue to plague convenience sector
The lack of HGV drivers and its impact on the convenience channel has prompted the sector to demand action from the government.
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Dear JacWho is supplying who in convenience?
Jac helps a retailer confused about the supply arrangements in the retail industry.
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Dear JacCould you be owed money from your energy supplier?
Jac Roper helps a retailer who is owed £33,000 from his energy supplier.
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Features and analysisBestway addresses own brand concerns with supply agreement extension
Bestway Wholesale has extended the supply agreement between the Co-op and Costcutter until 2026.
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NewsSimply Fresh and Sainsbury’s wholesale partnership expands
Following a successful trial, Simply Fresh and Sainsbury’s are expanding their supply partnership