Wholesale Industry News
Budget relief measures fall short according to the FWD
News that the Government is to introduce temporary business rates relief for eligible retail, hospitality and leisure properties for 2022-23 has been welcomed by the FWD, but the industry body […]
SPAR adds sparkle to its Christmas own-brand range
SPAR has launched its new own-label Christmas range in a red livery that aligns to the marketing creative in-store and online. The updated range has also been extended with new […]
Blakemore invests in SPAR stores and offers extra support to retailers
At this year’s SPAR Retail Show, which had the theme ‘Better Together’, Blakemore Trade Partners highlighted ways that it is investing in independently-owned SPAR retailers to grow their businesses. The […]
CJ Lang extends free fruit initiative to four more SPAR stores
CJ Lang & Son is continuing its support of Healthy Living Scotland (HLS) by giving out free fruit to children at a further four SPAR stores around the country. During […]
Boost Drinks’ Simon Gray among Top 50 Most Ambitious Business Leaders
Simon Gray, founder and CEO of Boost Drinks, has been named as one of LDC’s Top 50 Most Ambitious Business Leaders for 2021. LDC is the private equity arm of […]
Confex goes live with TWC sales reporting platform
Confex has gone live with Confex Data Insight, a sales reporting platform by TWC that is designed to bring competitive advantage to its members and identify opportunities for suppliers. Hosted […]
Staff retention is a problem: Mark Jenkins of Brakes
With the number of job vacancies in the UK hitting a record high*, pressure on the wholesale industry is “extreme”, according to Brakes’ supply chain & operations director Mark Jenkins […]
SWA promotes local sourcing at two wholesaler workshops
The Scottish Wholesale Association (SWA) is running wholesaler workshops on 26 and 29 October to promote its ‘Delivering Growth Through Wholesale’ local supply chain initiative. The two half-day workshops (9am […]
United Wholesale Scotland boosts sales by 27% at trade show
A one-day food and drink show hosted by United Wholesale Scotland at its Queenslie depot boosted sales by 27% and increased footfall by 41% compared to the same day last […]
Nisa reintroduces Community Champion initiative
Nisa’s Making a Difference Locally charity is bringing back an initiative acknowledging Nisa retailers that go above and beyond for their local community. The Community Champion initiative will recognise different […]
Allan Leighton named as new president of GroceryAid
Allan Leighton, chairman of the Co-operative Group, BrewDog and Pizza Express, has been appointed as president of GroceryAid, effective from 1 January 2022. Leighton (pictured) commented: “The grocery trade has […]
Booker HGV drivers agree to new pay deal
HGV drivers at Booker’s Thamesmead site have voted ‘overwhelmingly’ for a new pay deal, the terms of which are confidential. This followed a threat of strike action by the drivers […]
