Food & Drink
Barclays can work with you to help you make the most of the opportunities available in this competitive market. We have been committed to the sector through strong and weak trading conditions, tailoring our products to meet the industry’s changing needs.
We understand the specific challenges that food and drink retailers face and are here to support you as you overcome these. We have a large team of dedicated Relationship Directors committed to your sector with many years of industry-specific banking experience.
80% of FTSE 350 retailers have banking relationships with us.¹
51% of the UK’s top 200 retailers work with Barclays.²
As one of our Food and Drink clients, you can also take advantage of:
- valuable networking opportunities. We hold regular sector dinners, where clients and contacts meet up to hear about the latest industry developments and to debate relevant issues
- the support of a trusted voice within the food retail sector. We were the first bank to have a dedicated Retail and Wholesale team with a specialist focus in Food and Drink. Our Head of Retail and Wholesale, Richard Lowe, is regularly asked to contribute to various media and trade press publications
What we can offer
We believe we can help you develop your business despite potentially challenging market conditions. Our products and services can be tailored to meet your individual business needs and give you the opportunity to make the most of expertise across the Barclays group:
Contact our Food and Drink Team
Richard Lowe - Head of Retail and Wholesale
Richard has been in banking for three decades, specialising in UK and Ireland retail and wholesale for the past 13 years. He’s a regular commentator in national, regional and trade media and a member of the KPMG/IPSOS Retail Think Tank. Richard is married with two children and is a keen motor racing enthusiast.
To find out what our Food and Drink Team can do for your business, email Richard or call our dedicated team on 0800 015 4242*
How can we help?
If you are new to Corporate Banking at Barclays, call us on: 0800 015 4242*
Existing client?
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