Wholesale Industry News
Steve Leach steps down as Nisa sales director
Nisa has announced that its sales director, Steve Leach, has decided to leave the business. Since joining Nisa in January 2014, Leach (pictured) has held a number of senior roles. […]
NBC to strengthen head office team in response to strong performance
National Buying Consortium (NBC) has announced that sales through its National Distribution Network (NDN) are up 36% in the year to date. Through NDN, the group’s members can gain access […]
Lifetime achievement award for Castell Howell founder Brian Jones
Brian Jones MBE, founder of Llanelli-based wholesaler Castell Howell, has been honoured with a lifetime achievement award at the inaugural Wales Food and Drink Awards. The new awards celebrate businesses […]
Stephen Thompson opens first Eddy’s Food Station and plans 30 more
The first Eddy’s Food Station – the newest venture from Stephen Thompson, former CEO and co-founder of Morning, Noon & Night – opened on 11 May in Alloa, creating 14 […]
Nisa charity receives national recognition with industry award
Nisa’s Making a Difference Locally charity has received national recognition for its support of good causes with an accolade announced at the Better Society Awards ceremony in London. The awards […]
James Hall & Co invests in a greener fleet
James Hall & Co has added three new Volvo Euro 6 tractor units, equipped with an Ecodrive refrigeration system, to its fleet. The wholesaler’s double-decked multi-temperature trailers will be powered […]
SWA joins Scotland’s new Zero Emission Truck Taskforce
The Scottish Wholesale Association (SWA) has been invited to join Scotland’s new Zero Emission Truck Taskforce in recognition of its ongoing work with members as part of its ‘Decarbonisation of […]
Neil Turton appointed non-exec director of Alliance Stores
Neil Turton, formerly managing director of Sugro UK, has been appointed as a non-executive director by Alliance Stores. Alliance Stores is an independent, locally owned and managed retailer that started […]
Caterforce extends Chefs’ Selections range with three new cakes
Caterforce has added three new cakes to its Chefs’ Selections own-brand range. The new lines are: Blueberry and Lemon Triple Layer Cake. Made with free-range eggs and whole blueberries, this […]
SPAR expands own-label range to tap into summer eating
SPAR has launched a variety of own-label products to take advantage of barbecues, picnics, days out and bank holiday celebrations this summer. New for 2022 are SPAR chorizo style sausages, […]
SPAR Scotland commences major store development programme
As part of its major store development programme, SPAR Scotland recently relaunched its convenience store at Gatehouse of Fleet, Dumfriesshire. The company has invested in energy-saving refrigeration to expand the […]
Country Range reinforces team with permanent role for Bancroft
Country Range Group has reinforced its marketing team with the appointment of Kate Bancroft as marketing manager. Bancroft initially joined Country Range Group in April last year as maternity cover […]
