All Retail articles – Page 10
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Product NewsFrom gingerbread & maple to double-dip wraps: Co-op rolls out Christmas 2025 range
The convenience retailer has tailored a range of party food, starters, mains, food-to-go, desserts, and sweet treats to cover the festive moments during Christmas and Twixmas
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NewsFrom smart sensors to Bread GPT: how bakery is embracing AI
Five key takeaways from our recent webinar include the need for human feedback in AI-assisted manufacturing, how to empower shop staff, and how NPD teams can find trends early
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Product NewsCursed creations: sweet bakery innovation for Halloween 2025
It’s been all sweet and sinister at bakeries, with NPD teams witchcrafting the likes of creepy cakes, blood-curdling brownies, dastardly doughnuts, and more
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NewsBatch’d targets 50-shop estate by 2029 after securing £1.1m investment
Leeds-based sweet treat specialist will use the funding to open new shops, shopping centre kiosks, and shipping container outlets whilst expanding its workforce including in its regional supply chian
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NewsGreencore further upgrades profit guidance after Q4 concludes ‘exceptional year'
New business wins, product launches, and favourable weather resulted in ‘another excellent quarter’ at Greencore, which lifted its annual operating profit expectations up to £125m
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FeatureTop cake trends for 2026 and beyond
Personalisation, international flavours, and the continuous pull of all things pistachio are set to influence the cake market in 2026 and beyond
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NewsLights, phone camera, action: how bakeries can shoot better marketing videos
First Frame Productions director Ryan Mulhern shares some top tips from his Craft Bakers Association Business Day 2025 presentation on filming smartphone video content
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Product NewsPizzas, pies, and pastries: bakery brands unveil savoury NPD
A steak & Guinness pie, a Thai red chicken curry filled pastry, and a chicken tikka pork pie with mango chutney are among the latest savoury bakery innovations
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NewsFestive boom drives record sales for Walker’s Shortbread
The Aberlour-based, fourth-generation family-run business has seen sales rise by 9% to £201m and operating profit jump 23% to £16.1m in its latest financial year
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NewsPret, Starbucks, Bakers Basco, and more unveil new senior appointments
Among the recently appointed roles are managing director, president, chief marketing officer, and investigations officer in Scotland
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NewsDates revealed for National Doughnut Week 2026
The latest edition of annual fundraising event – sponsored by CSM Ingredients and raising funds for The Children’s Trust – will take place from 16 to 24 May next year
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NewsCooplands back in Yorkshire hands after EG Group agrees sale to local investors
A group of Yorkshire investors led by former chairman David Salkeld have taken back ownership of the bakery brand, which operates 154 shops across the northeast
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Product NewsTesco Northern Ireland expands bakery range with 31 new locally-sourced items
The regional retailer said the move helps further strengthen its commitment to championing local suppliers and delivering fresh, quality products to the table
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Product NewsSweet treats unveiled for consumers to cosy up to in sweater weather
A pumpkin & dulce de leche doughnut, a coconut & winter melon mooncake, and a pecan, salted caramel & marmite blondie are among the latest sweet bakery innovations
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NewsGeary’s Bakeries rolls in sourdough trend as sales soar 37.5% in FY24
Leicester-based manufacturer reports a £25.1m leap in turnover up to £91.8m in its latest financial results, mainly driven by its high-flying Jason’s Sourdough brand
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NewsCaffè Nero, Costa, M&S Café, Pret, and Starbucks roll out bakery NPD for autumn
Pugliese flatbread, hot honey and Marmite toasties are among the treats set to tempt shoppers this season
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Product NewsGinsters looks to heat up the lunchtime market with new pastry toasties
Samworth Brothers-owned brand is launching pastry toasties in flavours Smoked Ham & Cheddar; Tomato, Basil & Mozzarella; and Chicken, Pesto & Mozzarella exclusively into Tesco
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NewsPies, wellingtons, and en croute: M&S has Christmas 2025 wrapped up
Turkey & Stuffing Pie, Scallop en Croutes, and Fillet of British Beef Wellington feature in the retailer’s festive fare
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NewsButterwick closes 12 out of 14 bakery shops and appoints liquidators
Directors blamed rising costs and falling footfall for the decision to shut the majority of their retail estate with 62 people made redundant
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NewsPretzel tie-up: Ditsch strengthens UK presence with WorldBake acquisition
German pretzel specialist Ditsch has acquired Kettering-based frozen bakery supplier WorldBake and created a new company, Ditsch UK