Author: Oakland International

Author: Oakland International

Lidl Opens 700th UK Store

The new stores in Edinburgh, Stockton on Tees, Hull, Polegate (East Sussex) and Rosehill (South London) prove that Lidl’s accelerated store opening plans are on track. Last July CEO Christian Härtnagel announced that Lidl would double its store opening rate to 50-60 per year for the foreseeable future.

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Pancake Donation Ensures Students Had A Flipping Great Time!

Ipsley CE RSA Academy pupils are ‘flipping’ delighted thanks to Redditch children’s charity the Oakland Foundation who donated batter mix to all Year 5 students and arranged for a donation of pancakes care of May & Raeburn to help the school make this year’s Pancake Day of Shrove Tuesday on the 13th February flippin marvellous.

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Is Your Business Brexit Ready?

The food sector is known for tight margins and even tighter timescales. Layer Brexit on top of this and we could have increased prices and border delays. The exact opposite of what is constantly being strived for. But opposites attract, or so we are told. According to Oakland International, they do if you know how.

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Is Your Business Brexit Ready?

Having negotiated the divorce settlement, the Brexit talks now shift to trade. Industry looks on with bated breath, desperate for clear direction. The food sector is known for tight margins and even tighter timescales. Layer Brexit on top of this and we could have increased prices and border delays.

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Have You Got The Stomach For Brexit?

The first of a series of BREXIT seminars focusing on food and offering practical advice and guidance from industry experts will be held at the Crowne Plaza, NEC, Birmingham on Wednesday 28th February 2018.

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IGD Unveils Global Retail Trend Predictions For 2018

The top five trends expected to shape the global retail market over the next 12 months have been unveiled by IGD. The predictions, identified by our international research, shopper insights and catalogue of global retail innovations, provide exclusive expertise into the key areas set to shake up the industry in 2018.

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Brexit Seminar – 28 February 2018

Multi temperature supply chain specialist Oakland International will host its first of a series of dedicated Brexit Seminars at the Crowne Plaza, NEC, Birmingham on Wednesday 28th February 2018.

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