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SCOTTISH CONSUMERS CUTTING BACK AS COST-OF-LIVING SQUEEZE STARTS TO BITE
New research from digital and data experts TWC in collaboration with the Scottish Wholesale Association (SWA) has revealed that two-thirds of Scottish consumers are having to reduce their spending to pay their bills. Consequently, cutbacks are being made including reduced treats, trading down on groceries and reducing the frequency of meals out of the home.
AMAZON APPEARS TO BE POWERING AHEAD WITH ITS BOLD AMBITIONS FOR UK GROCERY, SAYS TWC
New research from digital and data experts, TWC, has revealed high awareness for Amazon Fresh at 55% nationally, rising to 68% in London. Just over 1 in 10 shoppers has shopped at an Amazon Fresh store, renowned for its lack of checkouts and payment via the Amazon app.
LATEST MEALTRAK RESULTS – SCOTLAND – 12 w/e 13 June 2022 (wave 102)
New research from digital and data experts TWC has revealed that half of consumers find the idea of delivery of groceries in half an hour – or less – appealing. Interest was highest amongst those living in London and younger consumers.
LATEST MEALTRAK RESULTS – 12 w/e 13 June 2022 (wave 102)
New research from digital and data experts TWC has revealed that half of consumers find the idea of delivery of groceries in half an hour – or less – appealing. Interest was highest amongst those living in London and younger consumers.
4 IN 10 CONSUMERS EATING OUT LESS OFTEN AS COST-OF-LIVING CRISIS BITES
New research from digital and data experts TWC has revealed that half of consumers find the idea of delivery of groceries in half an hour – or less – appealing. Interest was highest amongst those living in London and younger consumers.
TREATS TAKNG A HIT AS CONSUMERS TIGHTEN THEIR BELTS
New research from digital and data experts TWC has revealed that half of consumers find the idea of delivery of groceries in half an hour – or less – appealing. Interest was highest amongst those living in London and younger consumers.
HALF OF CONSUMERS FIND RAPID DELIVERY OF GROCERIES APPEALING
New research from digital and data experts TWC has revealed that half of consumers find the idea of delivery of groceries in half an hour – or less – appealing. Interest was highest amongst those living in London and younger consumers.
TWC WELCOMES KIM REDDICK AS ITS NEW SALES DIRECTOR
Leading digital and data experts, TWC, is pleased to announce an addition to its fast-growing team. Kim Reddick has joined the business as Sales Director.
TWC ANNOUNCES NEW STRATEGIC WHOLESALE DATA PROJECT WITH SWIZZELS
Sugar confectionery manufacturer, Swizzels Matlow Limited, is working with data and digital consultancy TWC to develop a data-led sales strategy to drive incremental growth within the wholesale channel.
TWC REVEALS NEW FEATURES IN SMARTVIEW TOOL
Data and digital consultancy TWC has unveiled a new report within its SmartView dashboard platform that allows users to create a category review in just a few minutes.
Staff dining showing strong growth as workers embrace hybrid working
Foodservice buying group, Caterforce, which brings together nine of the largest independent wholesalers in the UK, has appointed data & digital experts TWC to conduct a customer research project for the group.
Independent convenience stores not getting their share of food-to-go growth
Foodservice buying group, Caterforce, which brings together nine of the largest independent wholesalers in the UK, has appointed data & digital experts TWC to conduct a customer research project for the group.
CATERFORCE APPOINTS TWC FOR CUSTOMER RESEARCH PROJECT
Foodservice buying group, Caterforce, which brings together nine of the largest independent wholesalers in the UK, has appointed data & digital experts TWC to conduct a customer research project for the group.
Country Range Group moves to upgraded platform on TWC SmartView as part of strengthened partnership
Earlier in the year, Country Range Group re-committed to its partnership with data and digital experts TWC for a further three years. As the SmartView data platform is rolled out to members and suppliers, the system has been upgraded to unlock further features and functionality.
MORE THAN 1 IN 10 CONSUMERS CONSIDERING NOT HAVING A CAR, RISING TO A QUARTER OF 18-24’S
11% of consumers are considering managing without a car due to the rising cost of running a vehicle. Other tactics include reducing car usage, shopping around for the cheapest fuel and not fully filling up their tank to manage spending.
DATA & DIGITAL EXPERTS TWC CONTINUES SPONSORSHIP OF INDUSTRY BIKE RIDE
TWC is delighted to announce that it will be one of the main sponsors of the annual wholesale and convenience charity bike ride ‘Bikes Against Bombs’, raising funds in support of Mines Advisory Group (MAG).
NEW TWC REPORT SHOWS ONE IN FIVE YOUNGER CONSUMERS SELECTING EATING OUT VENUES FOR THEIR FOCUS ON SUSTAINABILITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
A new report from data and digital experts TWC has revealed that more than two-thirds of UK consumers are concerned about the environment and sustainability issues – and this attitude is not limited to young people. The report also shows that this is a consideration when choosing venues for eating out.
NEW TWC REPORT SHOWS RETAILERS AND WHOLESALERS HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO PROMOTE THE ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS OF SHOPPING AT CONVENIENCE STORES
A new report from data and digital experts TWC has found that over a third of consumers believe that shopping at convenience stores is better for the environment. The report also confirmed that sustainability concerns are already influencing where they are shopping for groceries – and will do so more in the future.
DAVID’S KITCHEN APPOINTS TWC FOR FOODSERVICE CONSUMER RESEARCH PROJECT
Leading data and digital experts, TWC, has announced a new TWC Consultancy project with David’s Kitchen, the convenience retail / foodservice hybrid offer set up by the highly influential Scottish retailer, David Sands.
PROMOTIONS ARE A KEY DRIVER FOR EATING OUT AS YOUNGER CONSUMERS FEEL THE PINCH
A new report from data and digital experts TWC confirms that promotions are an important driver for meals out, to keep costs down, particularly for younger consumers.
YOUNGER CONSUMERS SHUN LOYALTY SCHEMES BUT ARE WILLING TO HAND OVER THEIR DATA IN EXCHANGE FOR PERSONALISED DEALS
A new report from data and digital experts TWC has revealed the significantly lower uptake of loyalty schemes amongst younger consumers despite this cohort being more likely to agree that they are happy for businesses to collect data about their spending and purchasing habits if they personalise offers better in return.
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Wholesale & Convenience Sector Cyclists take to the Western Balkans to support UK Landmine Clearance Charity
Country Range Group strengthens partnership with TWC
Having already seen the benefits of its long-running partnership with TWC, Country Range Group has renewed and strengthened its relationship with the leading data and digital experts for a further three years in line with its progressive digital strategy.
SWA AND TWC CONSUMER TRENDS WEBINAR CONFIRMS IMPORTANCE OF SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVES
The Scottish Wholesale Association hosted a webinar supported by TWC, covering consumer trends in Scotland
AMAZON: THE SLEEPING GIANT IN GROCERY AS YOUNGER CONSUMERS EMBRACE TOP UP
A new report launched by TWC Trends – Online Explosion explores the digitisation and delivery of food and drink and its impact on the convenience retail sector.
PERSONALISATION BECOMES ONLINE MUST-HAVE
A new report from data and digital experts TWC has revealed the ‘must haves’ when ordering food online. ‘Ability to personalise your order’ came through as the number two priority for consumers, reflecting its increased importance.
HOME ENTERTAINING OFFERS OPPORTUNITY FOR WHOLESALE IN UNCERTAIN TIMES
A new report from TWC has highlighted the importance of wholesalers adapting to change and working ‘smart’ so they can support their customers in both retail and foodservice and help them optimise opportunities that may result from emerging, or re-emerging, consumer behaviours.
MORE PEOPLE GOING OUT TO SOCIALISE THAN VISITING THE SUPERMARKET! – 8 IN 10 PEOPLE VISITED A HOSPITALITY OUTLET IN 4 WEEKS TO 8.11.21
A new report by TWC Trends shows that four months after full lockdown ended in July 2021, 83% of the nation had visited a hospitality establishment in the last month – which is higher than the proportion saying that they had visited a supermarket, at 80%.
MAKING SUSTAINABLE CHOICES: TWC TRENDS SHOWS OVER HALF OF UK CONSUMERS CONSIDER THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF THEIR MENU CHOICES WHEN EATING OUT
With all eyes on climate change at COP26, TWC Trends data shows that half of consumers (51%) say they consider the environmental impact of their menu choices when ordering food in restaurants.
TWC CELEBRATES PARTNERSHIP WITH C J LANG & SON LTD AND SUCCESS OF SPAR SCOTLAND SALES TRACK PORTAL
Leading digital and data company, TWC, has been celebrating the close working partnership with CJ Lang & Son Ltd with its SPAR Scotland Sales Track – the new wholesale and retail data reporting service – which is proving highly successful, hosted through TWC’s SmartView technology with its market leading dashboards.
CONFEX APPOINTS TWC IN NEW DATA PARTNERSHIP
Confex – a unique wholesale buying group, with nearly 50 years of trading experience with an annual turnover of £2.16 billion – has partnered with data and digital experts, TWC, to launch Confex Data Insight, a new sales reporting platform which is set to bring competitive advantage to its members and identify opportunities for suppliers. The wholesale reporting solution, which went live this week, has already seen strong engagement from key suppliers who now have access to the new system.
FOLLOWING THE ENFORCEMENT OF NATASHA’S LAW …
TWC TRENDS SHOWS ONLY HALF OF UK CONSUMERS AGREE THAT UK HOSPITALITY OUTLETS ARE GOOD FOR THOSE WITH ALLERGIES OR FOOD INTOLERANCES.
TWC ADDS FURTHER SUPPORT AND ENERGY TO ITS TEAM
Leading digital and data experts, TWC, is pleased to announce two new members to its fast-growing team. Sarah Coleman has joined as Director of Communications and Kelly Liversage has joined as Customer Excellence Manager.
TŶ NANT APPOINTS TWC FOR BOTTLED WATER CONSULTANCY PROJECT
Leading data and digital experts, TWC, has announced a new TWC Consultancy project with Tŷ Nant Natural Mineral Water.
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May ’21 – The future of wholesale – Are you in tune with the market forces driving change?
TWC Trends Spring 2021 Report highlights key market forces for Wholesale in the years’ ahead.
April ’21 – As Hospitality opens up – TWC Trends Spring 2021 Report asks will ‘Retailtainment’ be the buzz word of the future…?
As Hospitality establishments open their doors, 72% of consumers say they are ‘excited’ to be able to enjoy the experience and atmosphere of eating out again. The pent-up demand for new experience is indisputable. People have been trapped at home, eating the same...
April 2021: Amazon Could be the 6th Largest Supermarket According to TWC Trends Spring 2021 Report
Launching its inaugural TWC Trends Spring 2021 Report, leading intelligence and technology consultancy, TWC, has revealed that its consumer research indicates that Amazon could be the 6th largest supermarket if current shoppers swapped just one grocery shop per month....
April 2021: The Future of Wholesale – Are you in Tune with the Market Forces Driving Change?
Launching its inaugural TWC Trends Spring 2021 Report published 15.4.21 https://twcgroup.net/register-twc-trends-1/) – leading intelligence and technology consultancy, TWC, has revealed some key factors in the future of Wholesale and urged businesses to consider these...
Feb 2021: What’s Going to Stick? TWC Launches New Report that looks at Consumer Behavioral Change
It will come as no surprise to readers that ‘shopper behaviour’ has changed! But as we come out of lockdown – the big questions will be... what’s the ‘stickability’ of these changes, and what’s the likely impact on the wholesale, and route to market channel? A new...
Feb ’21 “TWC TRENDS” – WHAT’S HOT? WHAT’S NOT”
Data insight & digital expert, TWC, launches exciting new industry tracker. As the power of knowledge, insight, and keeping abreast of fast-paced change becomes critically powerful, data and digital partner to wholesalers, foodservice operators, and suppliers,...
2 Dec 2020 – Wholesale Manager – UNITAS Wholesale and TWC celebrate additional £250 million of member sales for data service
Wholesale Manager – TWC is celebrating with Unitas Wholesale (the UK’s largest wholesale services company), the incredible growing success of the new Unitas Data Service.
Nov 2020 – A Hat Trick for TWC with New Appointment to CJ Lang & Son
Nov 20 – TWC, has been appointed to food and drink distributor, CJ Lang & Son, to partner in the development and launch of a new sales data reporting service
8 October 2020 – Caterforce appoints TWC
8 October 20 – Caterforce appoints TWC
A game-changer for Confex as it appoints data and digital experts, TWC
A game-changer for Confex as it appoints data and digital experts, TWC.
3 Sept 2020 – TWC launches TWC Talks
TWC launches TWC Talks providing insights, knowledge, and information for the wholesale sector.
20 August 2020 – TWC celebrates 100% service success
TWC is celebrating 100% service success with not one customer experiencing downtime on their platforms in the last 12 months.
TWC is nominated for The Grocer Gold Awards 2020 for Technology Initiative of the Year
TWC is delighted to be shortlisted for the Technology Initiative of the Year for Picture Portal, a ground-breaking, pioneering app – set to drive a paradigm shift in how retail and trade compliance is managed here in the UK. Launched in 2019 for Unitas Wholesale...
23 April 2020 – Wholesale Manager – Tune into TWC’s new sound bites
TWC – the data and digital experts – has today launched TWC Sound Bites. A series of sizzling interviews with Wholesaler CEO’s and industry influencers that is being hosted on TWC’s own YouTube channel. First in the series features Simon Hannah, managing director of...
20 April 2020 – Tune into TWC’s new sound bites
TWC – the data and digital experts – has today launched TWC Sound Bites. A series of sizzling interviews with Wholesaler CEO’s and industry influencers that is being hosted on TWC’s own YouTube channel. First in the series features Simon Hannah, managing director of...
17 February 2020 – Next generation Unitas Wholesale Data Service goes live
The UK’s largest buying group, Unitas Wholesale, has launched The Unitas Data Service (UDS), bringing together wholesale shipment data for ex-Landmark and ex-Today’s members into one reporting solution. The Unitas Data Service allows suppliers to convert sales data into meaningful insights to help them build joint business plans with members.
6 January 2020 – In a ground-breaking move, TWC launches Alchemy elements
TWC has launched Alchemy Elements – a modular, cloud-based, multi-platform solution that promises to pack a punch when it comes to reporting, engaging, and rewarding in a way that is unique, simple, and highly cost effective.
13 December 2019 – Wholesale Manager – TWC launches ‘Alchemy WholeView’
TWC is delighted to announce the launch of Alchemy WholeView – a cutting-edge digital platform which allows suppliers to centralise and analyse large amounts of market and named account wholesaler data via one simple analytics dashboard.
12 December 2019 – TWC launches ‘Alchemy WholeView’
TWC is delighted to announce the launch of Alchemy WholeView – a cutting-edge digital platform which allows suppliers to centralise and analyse large amounts of market and named account wholesaler data via one simple analytics dashboard.
27 November 2019 – What do our services cover?
One size never fits all and our services are highly personalised to our clients. Additionally, we have our own suite of modular technology applications called Alchemy (look out for the launch of some exciting new features in the next month), that enables users to learn, engage, reward and aid compliance with their customers.
27 November 2019 – About TWC
As a team, we’ve been imbedded in Wholesale, Retail and the Supply Chain for more than a decade (you will have seen us around), but still people say they are not sure what we actually do! We may surprise you…
13 September 2019 – Unitas Appoints Insight Specialist TWC to Manage Wholesale Shipment Data
TWC, the respected wholesale data, analytics and technology firm, led by Tanya Pepin, has been awarded the Unitas Wholesale’ contract to exclusively manage the buying group's wholesale shipment data, Tanya Pepin, CEO and Co-founder, said: 'It's almost a year since...
3 September 2019 – Tom Fender joins TWC as Development Director
Tom Fender is to join TWC, the route-to-market data specialist, as Development Director, starting with immediate effect.
3 July 2019 – Is Amazon defining the digital space?
TWC’s Tanya Pepin joins panel at FWD Conference 2019 to debate what lessons can be learned from the digital giant…
18 January 2019 – Understanding the oo in Typhoo
Typhoo has appointed insight specialists, TWC, to interpret the wholesale shipment data it purchases and strategically support the brand’s forthcoming relaunch into the Wholesale channel – in order to drive upsell and profitability.
3 December 2018 – ‘Through the Looking Glass’ – Symington’s looks ahead …
Symington’s – a brand building and manufacturing business from Leeds – has appointed insight specialists, TWC, to analyse and interpret its sales performance in order to give the brand’s marketing and CRM teams additional insight to help them develop the forward sales trajectory across wholesale channels.
28 September 2018 – On ye’r bike! TWC heads to Vietnam to raise funds for MAG
Tanya Pepin, director of TWC (The Whole Sale Company), has dusted down her bike, and will be joining industry executives from the Wholesale and Convenience Retail Channel on a 600km bike ride in Vietnam to lend her support and help raise funds for MAG (Mines Advisory Group).
28 September 2018 – TWC’s Tanya Pepin presents at Unitas Conference (Venice)
TWC’s own insight guru, Tanya Pepin, spoke to over 100 member delegates at the Today’s Group Conference this month in Venice, exciting members on the significant benefits that are now available to them through the new insights system that has been specially developed with Today’s Group, designed to deliver business advantage through the sharing of data.
14 August 2018 – New Appointment – Richard Boyles joins TWC Group
TWC, the route to market data specialist, has appointed Richard Boyles to the role of Customer Engagement Director, in order to accelerate growth and drive market penetration, with effect from mid-September 2018. With over 30 years’ experience in confectionery, food...
6 August 2018 – Alchemy WholeView launches affording suppliers unique data management and marketing excellence
Specialist data house, TWC has launched Alchemy WholeView – a solution that offers suppliers that are selling into Retail, Convenience and Foodservice the unique ability to merge the sales data that they are purchasing from each account, in order to deliver optimum sales insights and achieve marketing excellence.
6 August 2018 – Boutique data specialist, TWC, launches Alchemy into foodservice
Making waves in Foodservice is TWC, which is now offering its unique Alchemy programme and ‘sales out’ data sets, to Foodservice’ distributors and buying consortia to enable them to build their own data-platform and give them unrivalled information and sales data – with which to grow their business and provide transformative advantage to supply partners.
28 June 2018 – The Whole Sale Company relaunches as TWC
Further to its recent fast-track growth into new channels, boutique data specialist, The Whole Sale Company, has re launched as TWC.
28 June 2018 – TWC promises to make data sing in Foodservice
TWC (formerly The Whole Sale Company) – which prides itself on ‘making data sing’, has launched a series of features that are relevant for Foodservice markets.