Today’s Group aims for 10% boost in retail club and symbol members
Today’s Group has embarked on an ambitious expansion programme which could see 10% growth in the number of retail club members (currently 2,923) and symbol stores (494) over the coming […]
Steve Thomson returns to Matthew Clark as executive chairman
Steve Thomson (pictured) has rejoined drinks wholesaler Matthew Clark (now owned by C&C Group) as executive chairman. He was previously chief executive of Matthew Clark Group until it was acquired […]
United Wholesale Grocers acquires Blakemore’s Gateshead depot
Glasgow-based United Wholesale Grocers has acquired AF Blakemore’s Gateshead depot. All 45 existing members of staff are being retained. A Landmark member, United Wholesale Grocers has two depots in Glasgow […]
C&C Group encouraged by Matthew Clark and Bibendum purchases
C&C Group, which recently took over wholesalers Matthew Clark and Bibendum, sustained a dip in turnover in the year to 28 February from 576.2 million euros to 548.2 million euros. […]
Radnor HIlls – one of 1,000 companies to inspire Britain
Radnor Hills has been identified as one of London Stock Exchange Group’s 1,000 Companies to Inspire Britain. The report is a celebration of the fastest-growing and most dynamic small and […]
Caterforce appoints group marketing manager
Caterforce has appointed Claire Williams (pictured) as group marketing manager. She joins the foodservice buying & marketing group from Big Brand Ideas, an integrated marketing agency based in Macclesfield, having […]
Four face court on Hyperama robbery charge
The quick response of police to a robbery at Hyperama’s West Bromwich cash & carry last month resulted in the getaway lorry, which contained a stash of cigarettes, being tracked […]
Appleby Westward replaces annual show with three mini events
Appleby Westward, the SPAR south-west wholesaler that services almost 300 symbol retailers, has broken with tradition by not staging its annual trade show. Instead, it is holding three ‘mini’ events […]
Judging completed for CCM Chefs’ Own-Brand Awards
The judging for the CCM Chefs’ Own-Brand Awards has now been completed, and Cash & Carry Management, in association with the Craft Guild of Chefs, will announce the winners at […]
Advantages of flexible working options highlighted by FWD
According to a new report commissioned by the FWD, there is a strong case for C&C/wholesalers to adopt flexible working options in their businesses. The study, by the Timewise consultancy, […]
Southall wholesaler Nila goes out of business
Foodservice wholesaler Nila, of Southall, Middlesex, has ceased trading. Established 24 years ago, the company, headed by Mohammad Nilforoushan, had a turnover of £17 million. After four years of profitability, […]
Pricecheck expands into alcohol distribution
Today’s Group member, Sheffield-based Pricecheck is now handling alcohol distribution in the UK and EU after acquiring the necessary licence eight months ago. In autumn last year, as part of […]
