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RELEX Solution's Ulla Huopaniemi has written a great piece on the topic of fresh optimisation in the April edition of Retail World Magazine. Check out pages 62-63 for more! #Insight #Grocery #Optimization.

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**Jollyes reports record Christmas trading as it looks ahead to 100th store opening** Jollyes- The Pet People has reported record Christmas trading with a like-for-like sales increase of 13% in the five weeks to 31 December. Total sales grew by 25% in the period as the pet retailer continued to invest in value and its services. Jollyes delivered its strongest ever seven-day trading period in the final week before Christmas when it attracted almost 45% more customers than in the same week in the previous year. On a like-for-like basis, customer numbers were up by 26%. In addition to the festive trading figures, the retailer has announced that it will be launching new stores in Belfast Connswater, Newport and Rotherham in February and March. The shop in Newport will be Jollyes’ 100th location when it opens on 1 March. Since the beginning of 2022, Jollyes has doubled the size of its estate with the opening of 34 new stores. Link to full article in comments. #jollyes #retail #valuethroughinsight

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⬇ Not had time to catch up on recent retail news? We've got you covered with a summary of this week's top stories: 📉PRIME the viral soft drinks brand fronted by YouTube stars Logan Paul and KSI – was the fastest growing food and drink brand in 2023. Sales of Prime have crashed since the start of 2024, with year-on-year sales down over 50% according to NIQ data. 📺Yorkshire homecare brand Astonish Cleaning Products has teamed up with The Only Way is Essex, to be the reality show’s sponsor for two series. The partnership kicked off in late March in ITVBe, when TOWIE began its 33rd season. 🐮Dairylea has announced the rollout of its Discovery Days partnership with Trainline. The partnership will provide families with discounted train tickets. Between 2 April and 31 May, shoppers will be able to get £10 off family train tickets by scanning QR codes on promotional packs of Dairylea Triangles. 👏Aldi UK has extended a fundraising target for the Teenage Cancer Trust to £15m, having already hit a previous target of £10m. Aldi’s staff in its 1,000-plus UK stores and 11 regional distribution centres are engaging in fundraising events including bake sales, marathons and even scaling Mount Kilimanjaro to hit the new target, helped by the generosity of Aldi shoppers. 📹Morrisons is racing to employ thousands of AI-powered cameras across its UK stores by the end of the year, after trials showed they significantly improved availability and increased the efficiency of staff.   #latestnews #newstoday #podtalent #supplychain #recruitment #london #manchester #international 

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In the ever-evolving forecourt retail landscape, Gulf Retail UK stands out as a top choice for independent owners looking to thrive. 📈 As highlighted by Scottish Grocer, Gulf forecourt stores serve as vital hubs for local trade and passing visitors. From convenient mobile phone chargers to Costa Coffee on the go and Rollover Ltd. Ltd hotdogs that generate a 40% profit margin, we empower our dealers with innovation to compete with multi-site operators. Our Gulf directory provides a broad range of suppliers, ensuring dealers stay at the forefront of the latest offerings, products, and services. As affirmed by Sai Elaprolu, Director at Access Retail, running two Gulf forecourt stores, "We can offer personalised customer service and cater to new customer demands in a way that a metro supermarket simply can't." We understand the importance of helping our retailers prosper and finding products that match their customer's needs. Read the full article to learn more: https://lnkd.in/e-Q-vFyz #GulfRetailUK #ForecourtSuccess #ForecourtRetail #BusinessSuccess #IndependentRetailers #LocalTrade #ScottishGrocer #BusinessGrowth

🌐✨ Driving Innovation at PUDO: Beyond Conventional Deliveries✨🌐🌐 Not only are we striving to reach every corner, but we are also solving the daily needs of our users. We are pleased to announce that we have started the strategic placement of refrigerated lockers in the municipal markets of several Spanish cities. 🌡️ Lockers Adapted to Your Needs: - Refrigerated: Ideal for your perishable products, guaranteeing their freshness. - Ambient: For items that do not require special temperature control. - Frozen: Perfect for frozen goods and products that must be kept at low temperatures. 💡 Benefits: 1. Flexibility for the User: Pick up your fresh or frozen products whenever you want. 2. Promotion and support of Local Commerce: We promote convenience and local commerce. 3. Sustainability: We reduce packaging and promote responsible consumption. 🤝 We listen to you, we act! Join the evolution of deliveries with PUDO! 🚚🌍 #refrigeratedlocker #frozenlocker #refrigerateddeliverylockers

How many #supermarkets and #grocery stores are on your regular rotation? In the #US, “consumers bought #groceries from an average of 20.7 different retailers between March 2023 and February 2024” (per Numerator), up 23% vs. pre-Covid. The #splintering of #grocery shopping has been happening for the better part of a decade. It accelerated during #Covid and more so due to #inflation.