Wholesale Industry News

Brakes launches new vegan range of classic hot puddings

Brakes launches new vegan range of classic hot puddings

Date: January 10, 2022Leave a comment

Brakes has launched a new vegan range of ‘traditional’ desserts, aimed at helping operators to capitalise on increasing demand for vegan products out of home. The NPD follows research which […]

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SPAR makes entire own-label wine range vegan-friendly

SPAR makes entire own-label wine range vegan-friendly

Date: January 10, 2022Leave a comment

SPAR has become the first UK grocer to make its full range of own-label wines suitable for vegans. “People are increasingly looking for vegan products, regardless of their eating habits […]

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Filshill appoints first dedicated space planner for KeyStore shops

Filshill appoints first dedicated space planner for KeyStore shops

Date: January 6, 2022Leave a comment

JW Filshill is ramping up its investment in category management for KeyStore retailers with the appointment of its first dedicated space planner. Iain Main (pictured) joins the Glasgow-based wholesaler as […]

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Country Range strengthens partnership with TWC

Country Range strengthens partnership with TWC

Date: January 5, 2022Leave a comment

Country Range Group has renewed its relationship with TWC for a further three years. Country Range invested in the TWC SmartView platform almost four years ago. This early investment has […]

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JJ Foodservice launches selection of prawn appetisers

JJ Foodservice launches selection of prawn appetisers

Date: January 5, 2022Leave a comment

JJ Foodservice has introduced an exclusive range of prawn appetisers, from just 20p per prawn. Targeted at restaurants, pubs and takeaways, the new frozen range includes Butterfly Prawns, Filo Wrapped […]

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Nisa appoints new lead for Northern Ireland operation

Nisa appoints new lead for Northern Ireland operation

Date: January 5, 2022Leave a comment

Nisa Retail has appointed Nigel Maxwell to head up its Northern Ireland operation. Maxwell (pictured) joins the organisation from Supervalu and Centra – part of the Musgrave retail and wholesale […]

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Unitas Wholesale updates Plan for Profit website

Unitas Wholesale updates Plan for Profit website

Date: January 5, 2022Leave a comment

Unitas Wholesale has updated its Plan for Profit website. There is a new planogram layout, making the plans even easier to navigate and view online. Retailers can search for their […]

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Caterforce seeks a new trading controller

Caterforce seeks a new trading controller

Date: January 3, 2022Leave a comment

Caterforce, which is based in Macclesfield, is recruiting a new trading controller. Managing director Gary Mullineux said: “We are looking for a skilled category buyer to join our trading team […]

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Former Nisa-Today’s managing director Rodney Hunt dies

Former Nisa-Today’s managing director Rodney Hunt dies

Date: January 2, 2022Leave a comment

Cash & Carry Management regrets to report that Rodney Hunt, the former long-serving managing director of Nisa-Today’s, has died. Hunt (pictured) was Nisa-Today’s first managing director when the organisation was […]

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Pricecheck’s Debbie Harrison awarded an OBE

Pricecheck’s Debbie Harrison awarded an OBE

Date: January 1, 2022Leave a comment

Debbie Harrison, joint managing director of Pricecheck, has been awarded an OBE for services to international trade in the New Year Honours list. “I’m incredibly humbled and proud to be […]

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JJ Foodservice invests to improve the customer experience

JJ Foodservice invests to improve the customer experience

Date: December 29, 2021Leave a comment

JJ Foodservice is taking several steps to enhance its customer service in the New Year. The wholesaler’s customers will soon be able to ‘Live Chat’ directly with customer services from […]

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Morrisons drops objection to Morris & Son logo

Morrisons drops objection to Morris & Son logo

Date: December 27, 2021Leave a comment

A ‘David and Goliath’ battle between Morrisons and Barnsley-based wholesaler Morris & Son over a new logo has ended after the supermarket giant dropped the case. Andy Needham, managing director […]

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