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Data consultancy TWC Group has signed up three clients to its brand-new independent convenience market read, SmartView Convenience. Campari Group, the owner of leading brands such as Aperol, Campari and Skyy Vodka; Nestle’s Coffee division; and spirit distributor Hi-Spirits are the first three businesses to sign up to the new service.

Latest independent convenience market figures from SmartView Convenience from TWC Group reveal a strong performance for Scottish stores.

TWC’s data partner, food-to-go and out-of-home tracking programme MealTrak, has signed up A.F. Blakemore & Son as a new client.

TWC Group reports the latest sales performance for 13 w/e 9 July 2023 from it’s SmartView Convenience market read for independent convenience retail and wholesaler-supplied symbol stores in GB.

Latest results from Mealtrak report that the number of out-of-home eating occasions grew by +13% in the 12 w/e 12 June 2023 and value sales were up +17%.

Latest results from Mealtrak report that the number of out-of-home eating occasions grew by +4% in the 12 w/e 15 May 2023 and value sales were up +9%

Following the announcement of Sugro’s Insight Service (SIS), which will formally launch in Summer 2023, the member-owned wholesale buying group has already recruited 7 members onto the data service.

Latest results from Mealtrak report that the number of out-of-home eating occasions fell by just -1% in the 12 w/e 17 April 2023 and value sales were back in positive territory (+5%)

Having already seen great traction with Spar Scotland SalesTrack with its suppliers and retailers, C J Lang & Son Ltd / SPAR Scotland is now customising the platform to create unique report functionality and new features.

Latest results from Mealtrak report that the number of out-of-home eating occasions declined by -7% for the 12w/e 20 February 2023 vs. the comparable period in 2021.

Due to high inflation and the rising cost of doing business right through the supply chain, many suppliers are grappling with the value equation – should they hold their price and reduce the pack size, or is increasing the price an acceptable option?

The annual wholesale, convenience and foodservice charity bike ride ‘Bikes Against Bombs’ is delighted to announce that it has now raised over £1million

Latest results from Mealtrak report that the number of out-of-home eating occasions declined by -7% for the 12w/e 20 February 2023 vs. the comparable period in 2021.

New research from TWC, in collaboration with The Federation of Wholesale Distributors (FWD) has shown that independent c-stores are aligned to the convenience multiples on base pricing, but deep discount loyalty card promotions are making it increasingly difficult for the indies to compete on price.

Latest MealTrak results to 23 January 2023 show the number of out-of-home eating occasions continued to decline and were -12% lower on a 12w/e basis than the comparable period in 2021.

Latest MealTrak results to 26 December 2022 show the number of out-of-home eating occasions were -5% lower than the comparable period in 2021 on a 12 week/MAT basis.

Data and digital consultancy TWC Group is launching a convenience market read – branded ‘SmartView Convenience’. It claims to be the most representative EPOS market read covering independent retail and wholesaler-supplied symbol stores in GB.

Latest MealTrak results to 31 October 2022 show the number of out-of-home eating occasions were +4% higher than the comparable period in 2021 on a 12 week/MAT basis.

The annual wholesale sector charity bike ride for the Manchester based landmine clearance charity, MAG (Mines Advisory Group), has seen a raft of senior foodservice wholesale executives sign up for the 2023 cycle challenge.

Latest MealTrak results to 3 October 2022 show the number of out-of-home eating occasions were +15% higher than the comparable period in 2021 on a 52 week/MAT basis.

Latest MealTrak results show the number of out-of-home eating occasions were 14% higher than the comparable period in 2021 on a 52 week/MAT basis.

New research from digital and data experts TWC has revealed that 41% of consumers say they are happy paying slightly more if it means making a more sustainable choice when eating out.

New research from digital and data experts TWC has revealed that 49% of consumers want to make
sustainable choices but are not willing to pay more for this benefit. Meanwhile the majority expect
businesses to be focussed on sustainability and their environmental impact.

New research from digital and data experts TWC has revealed that 62% of independent retailers feel that their shoppers would still buy price marked packs if suppliers increased the price of them a little. Just 10% of retailers disagreed with this statement.

The number of women working at board level in UK retail and foodservice wholesale has increased from 11% to 20% over the past six years, an increase of 82%.

Wholesale experts TWC, in partnership with food-to-go and out-of-home tracking programme MealTrak, reports the latest food-to-go market performance to 12 w/e 8 August 2022.

New research from digital and data experts TWC, in collaboration with the Scottish Wholesale Association (SWA), has revealed that Scottish consumers feel particularly strongly that retailers that don’t back sustainability will lose out.

Data and digital experts, TWC, has onboarded two new wholesalers to its growing portfolio of clients. United Wholesale Scotland and DeeBee Wholesale are embedding TWC’s SmartView technology, with its market leading dashboards, to track product sales through depot, into retail and out to the consumer.

Latest MealTrak results show the number of out-of-home eating occasions were 12% higher than the comparable period in 2021 on a 52 week/MAT basis.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Wholesale & Convenience Sector Cyclists take to the Western Balkans to support UK Landmine Clearance Charity

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.

The Scottish Wholesale Association hosted a webinar supported by TWC, covering consumer trends in Scotland

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.

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.

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.

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%.

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.

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.

TWC Trends Spring 2021 Report highlights key market forces for Wholesale in the years’ ahead.

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.