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   (473+ words) The grocery sector has always been driven by performance. Sales, margins, availability and service levels dominate commercial conversations. Yet another performance indicator has a profound influence on commercial outcomes: the quality of the relationship between manufacturers, retailers, suppliers and every…...

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…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago   (345+ words) The technology is improving quickly, and for busy FMCG teams under pressure to produce content at scale, the appeal is obvious: it is arguably faster, can be cheaper and, at a glance, often ‘good enough’. But as the use of…...

5+ day, 2+ hour ago   (328+ words) Wholesale Manager Sysco is expanding mySysco rewards, with Country Choice customers now able to join those of Brakes and Brakes Catering Equipment in accessing its award-winning loyalty offer. The development brings more of Sysco’s businesses together under one rewards experience…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (388+ words) Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) has announced plans for its new ‘Horrorverse’ Halloween activity, including limited-edition collectible packs across the range and a disruptive marketing campaign called ‘Wanta Fanta? Run For It’. The activity is designed to help retailers make the…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (1016+ words) If you have tried out some of the generative AI tools such as ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, etc. you have probably been quite amazed at how it feels just like speaking to a person. So much so that it can even…...

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   (461+ words) That’s how many wholesalers have grown over the years. Good people fill the gaps because it’s quicker than changing a process. As more customers come on board, those manual tasks quietly become part of the working day, meaning growth can…...