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GSCOP Training & Advisory

Trade confidently with UK supermarkets. Understand your rights, protect relationships, and negotiate from a position of knowledge.

Practical GSCOP Training for Suppliers

For suppliers trading with UK grocery retailers, understanding the Groceries Supply Code of Practice (GSCOP) is essential. Our training goes beyond theory to give you practical, actionable guidance on what GSCOP means for your business.

Whether you're dealing with Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda, Morrisons, Aldi, Lidl, Waitrose, Co-op, Iceland, or other GSCOP-bound retailers, we help you understand your rights, obligations, and how to navigate complex retailer relationships professionally.

What You'll Gain

Know Your Rights

Understand exactly what retailers can and can't do under GSCOP. Knowledge equals power in negotiations.

Stay Protected

Avoid being taken advantage of. Learn to spot unfair treatment and take action confidently.

Speak the Buyer's Language

Don't show up to meetings in the dark. Know what your buyer knows and use it to win respect.

Future-Proof Your Business

Gain long-term tools to grow, scale, and thrive in the UK grocery supply chain.

Who Should Attend?

GSCOP training is essential for anyone in your organization who interacts with UK supermarket retailers.

Board & Senior Teams

Strategic understanding of GSCOP implications, risk management, and dispute resolution at the highest level.

National Account Managers

Day-to-day negotiation skills, practical scenarios, and confidence in managing retailer relationships.

Sales Teams

Frontline knowledge to handle retailer requests, spot red flags, and escalate appropriately.

Legal & Finance

Understanding GSCOP's legal framework, financial implications, and compliance requirements.

What's Covered in Training

01

GSCOP Fundamentals

  • What GSCOP is and who it applies to
  • The role of the Groceries Code Adjudicator
  • Your rights and the retailer's obligations
  • How to use GSCOP in your favor
02

Practical Scenarios

  • Real-life case studies and examples
  • Common retailer requests and how to respond
  • Spotting unfair treatment
  • When and how to push back
03

Dispute Resolution

  • Internal escalation processes
  • When to involve the Adjudicator
  • How to raise concerns effectively
  • Maintaining relationships during disputes
04

Competition & Bribery

  • Competition Law basics for suppliers
  • Bribery Act implications
  • Hospitality and benefits boundaries
  • Promotional compliance

What Suppliers Say

"Really appreciate you coming in yesterday. The team really enjoyed the session and took a lot of learnings from it."

Sales Director Grocery Brand & Private Label Producer

"Just a quick note to say thanks for today's session. It was really informative and will be of huge benefit to our business going forward."

Board Director Fresh Brand & Private Label Producer

"You really should charge more! The session is going to bring massive value to the business going forward."

COO Multinational Grocery Manufacturer

Led by Deep Retail Experience

30+
Years in Senior Retail Roles
10+
Years Teaching GSCOP
1000s
Suppliers Trained

Stuart Sadler brings insider expertise from decades at Tesco and extensive work on GSCOP cases. This isn't academic theory—it's practical, real-world guidance from someone who's seen it from both sides.

Ready to Trade with Confidence?

Book GSCOP training for your team or discuss your specific needs. We'll respond with options and next steps.