Barclays is a trusted partner to many leading UK retail and wholesale businesses, providing innovative banking and financing solutions to meet the challenges of this fast-evolving sector.
Industry challenges and opportunities
Despite the uncertainty of the coming years and Brexit looming on the horizon, one thing is for certain – a new paradigm for the grocery sector is dawning.
We look at the investment and innovations businesses across the UK’s retail and wholesale sector are putting into fulfilling their sustainable deliveries.
Read the UK Consumer Spending Report to view customer transaction data which can help to inform your strategy.
Karen Johnson, Head of Retail and Wholesale, Barclays Corporate Banking, shares retail insights and tactics to thrive.
Client advantages
As well as a dedicated Relationship Director you will also have access to a variety of products and solutions. Click on the areas below to find out more about how Barclays can support you.
Expertise to support your ambitions
We provide specialists in key areas of the retail and wholesale sector to provide focused insight and support to every business.
Around two-thirds of the UK’s top 200 retailers, and 90% of FTSE 350 retailers, have a relationship with Barclays.
We are valued for our long-term commitment to clients in this sector. Our experienced Relationship Directors can work with you to progress your plans for growth and development, streamline your banking processes and identify cost and time savings.
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Barclays was the first UK bank to create a retail and wholesale team with a specialist focus on food and drink. Since then, we’ve built a deep understanding of the specific challenges and opportunities in this sector.
Today, our National team of dedicated Relationship Directors provide extensive industry-specific banking experience – with the resources and insight to support your business through all trading conditions.
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Barclays has been committed to the motor retail sector for many years. Our team of experienced Relationship Directors work with motor businesses of every scale around the UK and Ireland, including dealerships, parts and accessories retailers and petrol station chains.
In highly challenging market conditions, we are committed to using our experience, solutions and services to help you enhance your operations and give your business a clear competitive edge.
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Barclays has been leading the way in specialist banking services for the household sector. Today 68% of the UK’s top 200 retailers work with us.
The household sector is very diverse so we offer banking and financing solutions to match. These range from comprehensive FX services to manage your currency risks – to corporate lending to grow your business, recapitalise, refinance or consolidate debt.
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We are valued for our long-term commitment to merchants, dealers and traders across this sector. Our experienced Relationship Directors can work with you to progress your plans for growth and development, streamline your banking processes and identify cost and time savings.
In highly challenging and uncertain market conditions, we are committed to using our experience, solutions and services to help you enhance your operations and give your business a clear competitive edge.
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Discover flexible, expert financing solutions built around your business – from meeting day-to-day expenditure to funding your ambitions for growth.
With an international network of local trade specialists, we offer a range of solutions to help you execute and expand your trading activities with confidence.
We can help ensure cash is working hard for you across your whole business – from seamless coordination of payments to efficient treasury management.
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To discuss your business requirements and how Barclays can support you, contact us today.