Sunday trading threat to independent stores
New rules allowing supermarkets to open longer on Sundays could see many communities losing their local independent shops, the Federation of Wholesale Distributors has warned. Chief executive James Bielby said […]
Inverarity Morton to close Milnathort depot
Inverarity Morton (IM), described as Scotland’s largest independent wines and spirits merchant, is to close its regional depot in Milnathort, Kinross-shire. IM’s managing director Stephen Russell cited tough trading conditions combined […]
Gold Star withdraws from cash & carry/wholesale
Four years after opening in Harrow, north London, Gold Star Wholesale will cease trading as a cash & carry/wholesaler by the end of this month. Turnover last year was around […]
Derby wholesaler marks 20th anniversary with special deals
Derby-based discounter SOS Wholesale is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a new logo and special deals for retailers. Director Mark Beckett said: “We want to thank our customers for their […]
Decline in Booker Group’s like-for-like sales
Booker Group’s total sales (including the recently-acquired Budgens and Londis business) increased by 10.5% in the 16 weeks to 1 January compared with the previous corresponding period. Non-tobacco income grew […]
PMPs and wholesaler support for Zip firelighters
SHS Sales & Marketing, which distributes Zip firelighters and wrapped firelogs on behalf of manufacturer Standard Brands, is urging the trade to stock up as wintry weather is forecast for the next […]
Death of former SPAR managing director John Irish
John Irish CBE, who was managing director of SPAR UK from 1981 to 1994, has died at the age of 84, after being diagnosed with cancer in the autumn last […]
Maynards and Bassetts join forces to reinvigorate adult candy
Mondelez International is relaunching Maynards and Bassetts products under the ‘masterbrand’ Maynards Bassetts, with the aim of “reawakening adults’ desire for candy products with a little light-hearted silliness”. The portfolio of classic British […]
Landmark launches its biggest-ever £1 promotion
Landmark Wholesale is to launch a ‘£1 Attack’ promotion on Monday 25 January. The activity, which runs until 13 February, features more than 100 best-selling branded products priced at £1, including Tango, […]
Sales and profits dip for Bestway’s C&C/wholesale business
A “busy and challenging” time for Bestway Group saw pre-tax profit for the C&C/wholesale business in the year to 30 June 2015 dip from £49.2 million to £44.6 million on […]
Today’s managing director Bill Laird dies aged 54
Following a long battle with cancer, Today’s Group managing director Bill Laird, 54, has passed away. With an inscrutable face that hid a wicked sense of humour, Laird (pictured) joined what […]
East End Foods launches authentic Indian beers
East End Foods, the Landmark Wholesale ethnic foods specialist with a turnover of more than £180 million, has launched two Indian bottled beers: Himalayan Monkey and Shimla. Commercial director Paul […]
