Bestway celebrates 50 years with star-studded tribute to Sir Anwar Pervez
Bestway Group welcomed 800 guests to the Royal Albert Hall on 10 July to celebrate Bestway’s 50th anniversary and pay tribute to its founder, Sir Anwar Pervez OBE, H Pk. Hosted […]
GAP Convenience Distribution hosts biggest tradeshow to date
More than 80 suppliers engaged with hundreds of forecourt operators and convenience store retailers at G.A.P. Convenience Distribution’s biggest ever tradeshow. The two-day event returned to the AJ Bell Stadium […]
Parfest 2025 features over 1,000 deals and attracts record footfall
Parfetts hosted its largest promotional event of the year, from 6 to 12 July across all eight of its UK depots. Now in its fourth year, Parfest combines promotional deals […]
Kingfisher Drinks launches Sagres Sol & Mar in the UK
Kingfisher Drinks has announced the launch of Sagres Sol & Mar in the UK. The new product is available to grocery and convenience retailers from August onwards in retail packs […]
Filshill ranked top in Advantage Group survey for 15th year in a row
Glasgow-based wholesaler JW Filshill and its KeyStore symbol group have been ranked top among UK wholesalers and convenience symbol groups for the 15th year in succession in a survey by […]
On-trade wholesaler Venus opens fifth depot to boost regional presence
Venus Wine and Spirits Merchants, which was acquired by Booker in June 2024, has opened its fifth distribution centre today (14 July). The 13,500 sq ft site in Kingswinford, West […]
Kitwave up 26.7% in revenues but revises expectations for current year
Kitwave Group has announced a 26.7% rise in revenues (3.1% like-for-like) to £376.2 million for the six months ended 30 April 2025. Consolidated gross margin was up 1.1% to 22.6%, […]
Exploded Sweets offers wholesalers 10% off their first order
Exploded Sweets, a fast-growing UK-based confectionery brand specialising in innovative freeze-dried sweets, is offering wholesalers 10% discount on their first order. Founded by Amy Stroud and her partner Simon Dickinson, […]
Brakes introduces Citavo range of hot beverages
Brakes has launched a range of hot beverages under Sysco’s new Citavo brand. Working in partnership with Cafédirect, the range is led by a selection of premium roast and ground […]
Appleby Westward remains focused on driving growth through SPAR retailers
SPAR South West showcased its continued growth and ambition at its 2025 Tradeshow & Conference, held recently at the Riviera International Centre in Torquay. The move to a larger venue […]
Filshill appoints Laura Price as regional development manager
Glasgow-based wholesaler JW Filshill has appointed Laura Price as regional development manager for the north-east of England. Price (pictured) joins the business having previously worked for companies including Camelot and […]
Henderson Group achieves 3.8% rise in turnover but profit down
Henderson Group has posted a turnover of £1.389 billion for 2024, an increase of 3.8% on 2023. Profit before tax for 2024 was £63 million, approximately £6 million lower than […]
