UK & Ireland Grocery News
Changing Consumer Trends Lead To Closure Of Warburtons Site
Up to 100 jobs are at risk after Warburtons confirmed that it is looking close its bakery in Newcastle due to “changing consumer trends”.
Whilst...
WHSmith’s International Head Set To Depart
WH Smith has announced that the Chairman and Business Development Director of its International unit will retire from the business in mid-August after nine...
Brexit And Wet Weather Hold Back High Street Footfall
UK high streets had a quiet month in June as the poor weather and continuing Brexit uncertainty helped drive footfall down to a seven-year...
Bestway Wholesale Loses Key Retail Exec
Tony Holmes, Bestway Wholesale’s recently appointed Retail Director, is reported to have left the business.
The wholesaler’s former Sales Director only took up the position...
Davos speaker headlines at IGD’s Supply Chain Summit 2019
Be inspired and learn how to be customer centric first-hand from the industry experts. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with the retailers, suppliers...
McBride Warns On Earnings After Sales Weaken
McBride, a leading manufacturer of private label household cleaning products, has warned that its earnings are being impacted by a recent slowdown in trading.
In...
Haribo Expanding Operations In The UK
The UK arm of German sweet manufacturing giant Haribo has revealed plans to increase production following the success of its exporting activities and robust...
Four Steps To Achieving Successful Demand Forecasting
The Grocery Code Adjudicator (GCA) states that suppliers to UK grocery retailers deserve to receive timely and accurate forecasts. GSCOP defines what is expected,...
M&S Parts Company With Head Of Struggling Clothing Unit
Marks & Spencer has ousted Jill McDonald, the Managing Director of its Clothing and Home division. She took on the role nearly two years...
Scotmid Hires Local Food Sourcing Manager
Kirsty George has joined Scotmid as its new Local Sourcing Manager to support the society’s strategy to list more local products in its food...
