Costco opens in Stevenage – its 29th UK branch

Costco opens in Stevenage – its 29th UK branch

Date: July 31, 2019Leave a comment

Costco has opened its 29th UK branch – in Stevenage, Herts – creating over 230 jobs. With a size of more than 155,000 sq ft, the new warehouse is the […]

Read More...

Bestway highlights opportunities during Edinburgh Festival Fringe

Bestway highlights opportunities during Edinburgh Festival Fringe

Date: July 31, 2019Leave a comment

A purchasing study compiled by Bestway Wholesale of Edinburgh’s favourite food and drink highlights areas of opportunity during the Edinburgh Festival Fringe this month. Traditional American-style street food is no […]

Read More...

Brakes more than £850,000 out of pocket from Jamie’s Italian collapse

Brakes more than £850,000 out of pocket from Jamie’s Italian collapse

Date: July 31, 2019Leave a comment

A list of creditors in the collapse of restaurant chain Jamie’s Italian, compiled by accountants KPMG, shows Brakes heading the line-up, with £853,663. Liabilities of the Jamie’s Italian business in […]

Read More...

Two new categories in Scottish Wholesale Achievers awards

Two new categories in Scottish Wholesale Achievers awards

Date: July 26, 2019Leave a comment

Entries are being invited for Scottish Wholesale Achievers 2020, with two new categories in the list of awards – Rising Star of Wholesale (open to those age 26 and under) […]

Read More...

Brakes celebrates 15 years of MSC links

Brakes celebrates 15 years of MSC links

Date: July 26, 2019Leave a comment

Brakes is celebrating the 15th year since becoming the first foodservice wholesaler to introduce Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) products into the UK foodservice market. Head of food and brand Sarah […]

Read More...

Bidfood takes over seven-depot Elite Fine Foods

Bidfood takes over seven-depot Elite Fine Foods

Date: July 23, 2019Leave a comment

Elite Fine Foods has been acquired by Bidfood. The Brighton-based wholesaler, which has seven depots in England and Wales, operates a next-day service, six days a week, delivering to more […]

Read More...

Hyperama boosts turnover to £142.1 million

Hyperama boosts turnover to £142.1 million

Date: July 23, 2019Leave a comment

Nottingham-based C&C/wholesaler Hyperama recorded a £1.1 million rise in turnover to £142.1 million in the year to 27 January, but pre-tax profit dipped marginally from £1.4 million to £1.3 million. […]

Read More...

Green and clean changes made to Radnor Splash range

Green and clean changes made to Radnor Splash range

Date: July 23, 2019Leave a comment

Radnor Hills has introduced a new shape, 100% recyclable bottle for the 500ml Radnor Splash. The embossed bottle is designed to increase on-shelf stand-out, with an impactful shape. In addition, […]

Read More...

Recognition for two Unitas members

Recognition for two Unitas members

Date: July 18, 2019Leave a comment

Unitas Wholesale member HT & Co Drinks has been named as the UK’s fifth best drinks wholesaler according to Harpers’ Top 50 Wholesalers list. Other concerns featured include Bibendum, part […]

Read More...

Standing out from the crowd: Colin McLean’s ambition for SPAR Scotland

Standing out from the crowd: Colin McLean’s ambition for SPAR Scotland

Date: July 16, 2019Leave a comment

Just over a year into the job, CJ Lang’s CEO Colin McLean has succeeded in making the business the top sales performer among the UK’s five SPAR wholesalers. He talks […]

Read More...

Blakemore voted top responsible business in the UK

Blakemore voted top responsible business in the UK

Date: July 16, 2019Leave a comment

AF Blakemore & Son was crowned national winner at the Responsible Business Awards 2019, run by Business in the Community, by virtue of its ‘Branching Out’ schools volunteering programme. The […]

Read More...

Fairway Foodservice launches an improved website

Fairway Foodservice launches an improved website

Date: July 16, 2019Leave a comment

Fairway Foodservice has launched a new website, which includes an ‘industry-first, intelligent on-site search’ for its own-brand range, as well as Fairway Insider, a newsletter for caterers. Benefits for users […]

Read More...