Soult's Retail View

Archived blog posts (2009 to 2018) about shops on the high street and online, by North East-based retail consultant Graham Soult

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UGO store, Hartlepool (4 May 2011). Photograph by Graham Soult 3

Supermarkets

Breaking news: Well-known chain set to snap up UGO stores and staff


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The 20-strong chain of UGO supermarkets is to be snapped up by “a well-known and established brand name”, I understand. Subject to legals being completed...

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Tindale & Stanton logo 4

Supermarkets / Supply Chain

Breaking news: Bakery Products acquires North East supermarket supplier Tindale & Stanton


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A family-run bakery and supermarket supplier based in County Durham has been saved from closure. Bakery Products Limited has acquired the assets and goodwill of...

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UGO offers leaflet 5

Supermarkets / Supply Chain

Harris: “We believe, long term, UGO has a good future”


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Interview headlines: UGO stores need to “trade better” but are not “at danger level” IT and ordering issues will be addressed More UGO stores planned...

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Strongman Geoff Capes at the launch of Biddulph's UGO in February 22

Advertising / Brands / Customer Service / Independent Stores / Marketing / Supermarkets

Will UGO back? Checking out Britain’s newest supermarket chain


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Since first meeting them at the UGO launch press conference back in January, it’s been a pleasure to develop a really good relationship with the...

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Former Woolworths, Felling (17 June 2010). Photograph by Graham Soult 2

Retail History / Woolworths

Felling and North Kenton – two more long-closed Tyneside Woolies


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This is my 200th blog post since starting Soult’s Retail View back in July 2009, so it seems only appropriate for it to bring together two of my...

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