Co-op Wholesale and Costcutter renew partnership

Co-op Wholesale and Costcutter Supermarkets Group (CSG) have renewed their partnership.

Dawood Pervez, MD of Bestway Wholesale, and Katie Secretan, MD of Co-op Wholesale.

The deal means that Co-op Wholesale (previously known as Nisa) will continue to act as primary wholesaler to Costcutter stores, extending a relationship established in 2018.

The existing contract had been due to expire in December, and news of the new arrangement ends speculation about the future of Costcutter’s supply arrangements following its integration into Bestway.

Katie Secretan, managing director of Co-op Wholesale, said: “I am delighted to announce this new agreement which goes further than just a supply deal: we are jointly focused on true partnership as the key ingredient for mutual success as we collectively support independent retailers to grow through our market-leading propositions.”

Dawood Pervez, managing director of Bestway Wholesale, added: “The continuation of our collaboration will see Costcutter stores continue to benefit from the market-leading full-service convenience model from Co-op Wholesale, including access to the iconic and best-in-class Co-op own-brand products. Both businesses are committed to working together to continuously improve the offer, supporting retailer growth in an evolving market.”

In other news, family-run South Wales retailer Griffiths Forecourts has signed a new five-year supply agreement with Co-op Wholesale, reinforcing a long-term partnership built on trust, quality and shared values.

Operating three Nisa Local convenience stores – in Llantwit Fadre, Bridgend, and Miskin near Pontyclun – Griffiths Forecourts has been serving local communities for generations.

Brett and Daniel Griffiths, directors of Griffiths Forecourts, said: “Our relationship with Co-op Wholesale has been mutually beneficial, and this new five-year deal is a testament to the strength of that partnership. The Co-op own brand is a huge part of our offer – our customers love the quality and variety, and it helps us deliver the value they expect. We’re proud to be building on our family’s legacy while continuing to evolve our stores for the future.”