All Retail articles – Page 2
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FeatureSchool cake resurgence is a lesson in the power of nostalgia
Bakery businesses are tapping into demand for the humble iced sponge traybake, which has enjoyed a resurgence driven by consumer desire for comfort and familiarity
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Product NewsGreggs completes sausage roll trilogy and unveils new breakfast wrap
New Chicken Roll joins the bakery’s chains famous sausage roll and vegan roll, while a new Hot Breakfast Wrap is being trialled across Yorkshire
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Product NewsSlice of breakfast indulgence: St Pierre launches croissant loaf
Grupo Bimbo-owned brand said new hybrid product combines the familiar sliced loaf format with the light, flaky texture and rich flavour of traditional croissants
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NewsCybake bakery management software integrated with Dill labelling platform
Integration sees Cybake data on product, recipe, allergens, and nutrition flowing directly into Dill’s platform, ensuring labels are always based on the most up-to-date information
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FeatureFrom communities to commuters: Signorelli Bakery prepares for London expansion
Family-run bakery brand, based out of Stratford’s East Village, is looking to take its Italian café and deli concept to three new high-traffic sites by the end of the year
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Product NewsNew York Bakery launches sourdough bagels
Grupo Bimbo-owned bakery brand is tapping into growing consumer demand for artisanal bakery options and speciality loaves with its new kibbled wheat-topped sourdough bagels
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NewsSales of Italian-style baked goods soar at Waitrose
Interest in traditional Italian bakery and fusion recipes has increased over the past year, leading to a seasonal sales spike for the likes of Hot Cross Bunettone, Pistachio Tiramisu, and Colomba Cake
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NewsRising costs force Routledges The Bakers to close all seven Carlisle shops
109-year-old bakery chain has decided to cease trading due to dramatic increases in business rates, wages, ingredients, and energy coupled with declining high street footfall
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NewsEmmi Group-owned dessert businesses brought under new brand identity
Swiss-based company has united its dessert manufacturers, including Mademoiselle Desserts and the English Cheesecake Company, under a single brand
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NewsJones Village Bakery lands Japan export deal for Welsh cakes and bread
Latest export deal for Wrexham-based manufacturer came after Tokyo-based British entrepreneur and product importer Mark Spencer tried its Welsh cakes at a trade show in Singapore
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InterviewMy Bakery Job: Lucia Larragoiti Fisher, founder and owner, La Maritxu
Founder reveals how she has grown her Basque cheesecake brand to three London stores and counting, including some of the challenges and successes along the way
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NewsAllied Bakeries would close if merger with Hovis doesn’t go ahead, CMA finds
A merger between Hovis and Kingsmill owner Allied is unlikely to lessen competition in Britain, but concerns have been raised about the Northern Ireland bread market
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NewsTim Hortons UK&I eyes coffee shop market gap as sales growth continues
Master franchisee for the Canadian coffee and quick-service restaurant brand in the UK and Ireland reports a fifth successive quarter of growth
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Product NewsSavoury innovations: new baked snacks, scones, pasties, quiches, wraps, and more
Free-from snacks, cheesy scones, and on-trend flavours in quiches and pizza are among the latest savoury bakery innovations
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NewsHovis and Costa among firms penalised for illegally underpaying staff
A government crackdown on companies failing to pay minimum wage has resulted in over £7.3m repaid directly back to employees with penalties also issued
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Product NewsEaster 2026: bakers unveil new cakes, biscuits, doughnuts, pastries and more
Chocolate-laden sweet bakery treats are abound this Easter, while some twists on traditional recipes and noteworthy flavour combinations are also showcased
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NewsLidl trial sees in-store bakery waste sent for use in animal feed
Initiative, which is taking place in the Peterborough region, which see bakery lines which are no longer fit for human consumption sent for use in animal feed
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NewsNew leaders appointed at Nexture, Nomad Foods, Premier Foods, and more
Among the latest senior hires in the baking industry are a new CEO at Nexture, president UK & Ireland for Nomad Foods, and chief customer officer at Premier Foods
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FeatureBig fillings, bold flavours, better carriers: the new rules of the premium sandwich market
Britain’s love of sandwiches is entering a new era, with premium formats surging as shoppers seek fresher ingredients, craft carriers, and indulgent flavours. Here’s what’s driving the boom
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News‘Clean deck sliced white’ and shopping centres: Nick Ayerst on Gail’s plans for 2026
Managing director reveals Gail’s is looking to expand its presence in retail with a sliced white loaf while estate expansion will continue with new shopping centre locations on the horizon