Hundreds take part in SPAR Lancashire School Games finale events
Hundreds of children have taken part in the celebratory SPAR Lancashire School Games finale events in Blackpool and Preston. Run by Active Lancashire and the School Games Organiser Network, the […]
The Wholesale Group boasts largest and most diverse wholesale data read
A total of 26 wholesale businesses are now utilising The Wholesale Group’s data insight platform, powered by TWC. The wholesalers are reporting weekly sales out data by customer type. “This […]
Bidfood confirms opening of Durham depot in spring/summer 2026
Bidfood will be opening its new state-of-the-art depot in Durham – its 28th in the UK – in the spring or early summer next year. With low-carbon design features, 50 […]
United Wholesale Scotland boosts turnover and gross profit
United Wholesale Scotland (UWS) achieved record turnover of £285 million in the year ending 31 December 2024, up from £281.7 million in 2023. Gross profit rose from £25.4 million to […]
SPAR supports over 65 local causes through 2025 Community Cashback
SPAR’s 2025 Community Cashback campaign has provided direct funding to more than 65 charities and local groups. Now in its fourth year, the campaign continues to grow in both reach […]
Mondelez International launches Sour Patch Kids Blue Raspberry
Mondelez International has introduced new limited-edition Sour Patch Kids Blue Raspberry flavour. With 43% of consumers wanting sour flavours, and consumers looking for raspberry flavoured candy, the launch is expected […]
Sysco announces changes to its European merchandising teams
Sysco has promoted Sysco GB merchandising VP Stuart Smith to the role of merchandising VP for Sysco Europe. Having joined Brakes from Sainsbury’s more than 20 years ago, Smith has […]
SPAR Scotland tradeshow to be biggest yet with 210 suppliers exhibiting
SPAR Scotland wholesaler and retailer CJ Lang & Son is gearing up to host its biggest ever tradeshow on 25 September 2025 in Aviemore, bringing together more than 800 delegates […]
Meridian introduces a new look for nut butters
Natural butter brand Meridian is rolling out a new look this summer. The new design brings clearer colour coding across the full Meridian range, more easily distinguishing between crunchy […]
AG Barr brings back ‘Made in Scotland from Girders’ IRN-BRU advertising
AG Barr has launched its largest ever national brand-building campaign for IRN-BRU, spearheaded by a new TV advert which brings back the iconic ‘Made in Scotland from Girders’ strapline. The […]
Mondelez International unwraps its festive line-up
Mondelez International has unveiled its festive line-up, which includes new treats and returning favourites. The run-up to Christmas begins in September with a ‘fast start’, where 25% of all Christmas […]
CJ Lang appoints Lorraine Macpherson as recruitment & sales manager
SPAR Scotland wholesaler CJ Lang & Son has appointed Lorraine Macpherson as recruitment & sales manager. Formerly symbol development at United Wholesale Scotland for seven-and-a-half years, Macpherson (pictured) has also […]
