AF Blakemore signs up to MealTrak consumer tracking programme
MealTrak, the food-to-go and out-of-home tracking programme, has signed up AF Blakemore & Son as a new client. AF Blakemore is the largest SPAR wholesaler in the UK and owns […]
One Stop puts another price lock on over 85 products
One Stop – a subsidiary of Tesco – has announced another price lock on over 85 products. The promotion runs until 18 September. The convenience retailer’s ‘Low Everyday Prices’ campaign […]
Costcutter and Bargain Booze dual-branded store increases sales by 48%
Bestway Retail, which introduced its ‘store within a store’ model last year, bringing together Costcutter and Bargain Booze, has increased sales in its Bolton dual-branded store by 48% since its […]
JJ rebrands and expands range for consumers by 30%
JJ Foodservice has expanded its range for consumers by 30% to offer a wider selection of family-friendly products. First launched in 2020 to support households during the COVID pandemic, the […]
SPAR Scotland extends grassroots partnership with Scottish FA
SPAR Scotland’s four-year partnership with the Scottish Football Association (Scottish FA) has been extended by a further four years. SPAR Scotland partnered with the Scottish FA in 2019 with the […]
Booker appoints steering committee for Women in Booker network
Booker has appointed a colleague steering committee for its recently formed ‘Women in Booker’ network. Women in Booker was launched in March with several aims, including raising awareness of gender […]
Parfetts boosts like-for-like sales by 4.7% to £634 million
Parfetts saw sales rise from £605 million to £634 million in the year ended June 2023. Profit has not been disclosed. The 4.7% increase in like-for-like sales comes after a […]
Mondelez unveils Cadbury Caramilk Crispy and Darkmilk Hazelnut Praline
Mondelez International has introduced two new 85g chocolate tablets: Cadbury Darkmilk Praline and Cadbury Caramilk Crispy. Cadbury Darkmilk Praline comprises Cadbury Darkmilk high-cocoa chocolate with a creamy hazelnut filling, while […]
Country Range Group introduces own-brand Sliced Gherkins
Country Range has added Sliced Pickled Gherkins to its own-brand range. The gherkins are pickled in dill flavouring and come in 2.3kg jars in cases of two. They are allergen […]
LWC Drinks enhances parental leave and launches Women’s Network
LWC Drinks has announced the launch of a Women’s Network along with changes to its Parental Leave policies. As part of a wider company initiative to support better inclusivity and […]
Jason Wouhra leads celebration of Indian Independence
Dr Jason Wouhra OBE, CEO of Birmingham-based wholesaler Lioncroft Wholesale, took centre stage at an event at the House of Lords in the first celebration in Parliament of Indian Independence […]
1,500 children participate in SPAR Lancashire School Games Finale
A total of 1,500 children competed across 14 different activities and events at the SPAR Lancashire School Games Finale. Held at Blackpool’s Stanley Park, the event involved children from primary, […]
