All Brexit articles
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Podcast
Brexit: Where Are We And What’s Next? The Convenience Mix Podcast
In this episode, our panel looks at the impact of Brexit on the convenience channel
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Features and analysis
Brexit will have ‘bigger impact than Covid’ on food & drink: Justin King
King suggested there was an inevitability prices would have to rise due to supply chain changes.
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Features and analysis
Henderson and Sainsbury’s enter temporary supply agreement
Henderson is supplying Sainsbury’s stores in Northern Ireland that have been affected by the Brexit situation.
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Features and analysis
What are shoppers looking for post-Brexit?
The transition period deadline is approaching fast, how will shoppers react and how can retailers capitalise?
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Advice Guide
What do retailers need to know ahead of EU Exit?
The UK’s EU Exit transition period is set to end on 31 December, what impact will Brexit have on your business?
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Interviews and Profiles
‘Coronavirus has only made us stronger’ - One Stop
How did the coronavirus shift One Stop’s plans and how is the business going to deal with a Covid-19 Christmas? We spoke with head of franchise John Miller and franchise, finance and technology director Mark Everitt to discuss how it’s performing in a pandemic.
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News
C-store retailers voice optimism at start of Brexit transition period
Convenience retailers say they are feeling generally optimistic about the future now that the UK has officially left the EU and entered the Brexit transition period.
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News
Food industry outlines recommendations for post-Brexit UK trade policy
UK food industry representatives have outlined common themes the government should consider when developing post-Brexit trade policy, including giving businesses time to adapt to trade agreements, retaining the UK’s ability to deliver high standards at competitive prices, and encouraging job creation.
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News
UK branded coffee shop market lags behind Europe amid Brexit uncertainty
The rate of branded coffee shop openings in the UK slumped to 0.9% in the last 12 months, compared to 3.4% growth across Europe, according to extensive new research.
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News
Christmas spending forecast to stall as consumer confidence slumps over Brexit concerns
Christmas spending is forecast to rise by less than 1% year on year due to concerns over Brexit, with consumer confidence at a 10-year low, according to a new report.
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News
FSB calls for financial support for small businesses in no-deal Brexit
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has called on the government to introduce wide-reaching measures in an early Budget to boost small business cash flow in the event of a no-deal Brexit.
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News
Half of c-stores want more Brexit support from wholesalers, HIM survey reveals
Half of c-store retailers feel their wholesaler isn’t providing enough support around Brexit, according to a new survey by HIM.
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News
ACS briefing prepares retailers for no-deal Brexit ‘disruption’
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has launched a briefing for the convenience sector to help retailers consider how their business may be affected in the event of a no-deal Brexit.
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News
UK to suspend tobacco Track and Trace system in no-deal Brexit
The UK’s newly-implemented Track and Trace system for tobacco products will be suspended in the event of a no-deal Brexit, HMRC confirmed on Wednesday.
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News
C-store retailers keep calm in face of Brexit fears
Independent retailers are doing their best to “keep calm and carry on” in the face of mounting uncertainty over the impact of Brexit on the food supply chain and their businesses.
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News
Shoppers fear food shortages as Brexit deadline looms
Two thirds of shoppers (61%) expect there to be food shortages as a result of Brexit, an online survey of 1,000 consumers conducted by HIM has found.
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News
Food industry body calls for competition waiver under no-deal Brexit
UK food and drinks manufacturers have urged the government to waive aspects of competition law in the event of a no-deal Brexit.
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News
Food inflation to remain steady if tariff-free Brexit deal agreed, says BRC
Food inflation is expected to remain steady in the coming months provided the government negotiates a tariff-free deal with the EU after 31 October, according to the British Retail Consortium (BRC).
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News
MPs warn of ‘no-deal’ Brexit impact on food shortages and price rises
A no-deal Brexit will likely result in “selective and unpredictable” food shortages, as well as price increases, MPs have warned.
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Opinion
Brexit worries for food shoppers
HIM’s Giorgio Rigali discusses what shoppers think about the impact of Brexit.