1+ day, 2+ hour ago   (794+ words) Retailers are navigating one of the most significant periods of change the industry has faced in years. AI is reshaping how teams work and how customers discover products, while economic uncertainty and new competitors continue to put pressure on margins…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago   (391+ words) Algorithms are getting very good at reading factory data. They are no substitute for the people who understand it. Very little of it changes what anyone actually does on a Tuesday morning, writes Simon Clark, Founder and CEO at Julius…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (427+ words) The UK Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) Producer Fee will matter most directly to drinks producers and importers. But its confirmation should also matter to their retail and wholesale customers. Many suppliers will already have been modelling possible DRS costs. A…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (1563+ words) During lockdown restrictions, consumers invested heavily in at-home entertainment—such as home cinemas, upgraded kitchens, and social setups. These newly established habits of using food and drink as a mood-booster have firmly stuck. Rather than traditional “cheap” comfort food, consumers…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (1321+ words) A new brand can look successful during its launch month. The supplier funds an introductory price, the wholesaler builds a display, the sales team pushes the line and retailers buy enough stock to qualify for the deal. Cases leave the…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (332+ words) As the industry adapts to rising consumer expectations and ongoing operational pressures, Bidfood has revealed how foodservice operators can easily embrace innovation across menus, products and operations to meet changing consumer demands. With 58% of consumers placing importance on innovation in…...