Wholesale Industry News
SPAR Scotland extends free fruit initiative to six more stores
SPAR Scotland is continuing its support of Healthy Living Scotland (HLS) by giving out free free fruit and water to school children at a further six stores around the country. […]
Richard Collins returns to CJ Lang as trading director
CJ Lang & Son’s former trading director Richard Collins has returned to the Dundee-based business in the same role. Collins (pictured) had left CJ Lang in October to spend more […]
Sugro appoints Forrest as preferred central distribution partner
Sugro UK has announced that Forrest Fresh Foods has been appointed as its preferred central distribution partner for the group’s members. Neil Turton, managing director of Sugro, told Cash & […]
SWA helps to secure an extra £10m of support for wholesalers
The Scottish Wholesale Association has helped to secure an additional £10 million in funding to support the wholesale sector as it recovers from the pandemic. This is on top of […]
Booker to introduce a delivery fee
Booker is introducing a fee per delivery, effective from 28 February, reports the Federation of Independent Retailers. Premier and Family Shopper stores will be charged £29.95 per delivery, while unaffiliated […]
Country Range Group to celebrate 30 years by raising £100,000
Country Range Group is to celebrate its 30th anniversary by raising £100,000 during 2022 for charitable initiatives. The money raised will be split between Hospitality Action and local causes aligned […]
JJ Foodservice makes carbon-cutting pledges
JJ Foodservice has pledged to cut its environmental footprint in 2022 by moving its total computing infrastructure to the cloud. Chief technology officer Mick Dudley explained: “We are on […]
Unitas members given access to free product images
Unitas Wholesale has agreed a central contract with Nielsen Brandbank to provide free access to digital product images for all of its members. The move recognises the importance of good […]
Blakemore announces strong sales and retirement of Hallam and Marwood
AF Blakemore & Son increased sales by 18% over the Christmas period. Effective planning and additional capacity at Blakemore’s new purpose-built distribution centre in Bedford helped to achieve the sales uplift […]
Ex-Booker Richard Fleming joins Parfetts as head of operations (west)
Parfetts has appointed Richard Fleming as head of operations (west). He will be responsible for developing the delivered service for the Stockport, Aintree and Anfield depots and ensuring excellence in […]
Peter Jackson appointed CEO of Brakes owner Sysco GB
Peter Jackson (pictured), formerly CEO of Sysco Ireland, has been appointed as CEO of Sysco GB, which encompasses Brakes and Sysco Speciality Group. Brakes’ current CEO Hugo Mahoney is leaving […]
Parfetts launches Limitless Programme to develop new talent
Parfetts has launched a management development scheme to support the next generation of talent in the business. The first cohort will undertake a structured development programme that will see them […]
