Wholesale Industry News
Former Nisa-Today’s managing director Rodney Hunt dies
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 […]
Pricecheck’s Debbie Harrison awarded an OBE
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 […]
JJ Foodservice invests to improve the customer experience
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 […]
Morrisons drops objection to Morris & Son logo
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 […]
Filshill appoints Rory Galbraith as a category buyer
Glasgow-based wholesaler JW Filshill has appointed Rory Galbraith as a category buyer. Galbraith (pictured) previously spent three years at bus builder Alexander Dennis in various positions, including commodity buyer and […]
Confex to go live with direct-to-consumer website in January
Confex is launching Confex Direct, a direct-to-consumer website, in January. Confex Direct (www.confexdirect.com) will give consumers the opportunity to buy snacks, crisps and drinks at up to 20% less than […]
Unitas Wholesale names new board members
Unitas Wholesale has increased the number of positions on its board to reflect better the contribution made to the group by its largest members. Michael Skelton, managing director of Savage […]
Nisa commits to selling eggs that are free-range only
From the end of the year, all eggs offered by Nisa – via both depot and direct-to-store suppliers – will be free-range. All Co-op own-brand eggs are already free-range and […]
Booker HGV drivers suspend strike planned for 23-24 December
The strike planned for 23-24 December by 45 delivery drivers at Booker’s Thamesmead site has been suspended until 31 January. The two-day strike could have hit deliveries to 1,500 convenience […]
SWA helps to secure extra financial support for Scotland’s wholesalers
The Scottish Wholesale Association has welcomed the news that wholesalers will get access to £8 million supply chain funding from the Scottish Government’s £100 million Omicron business support package. With […]
Bestway sponsors Plunkett Foundation’s Christmas campaign
Bestway Wholesale is sponsoring the Plunkett Foundation’s Christmas fundraising campaign. Founded in 1919, the Plunkett Foundation is a charity that assists communities across the UK in setting up and running […]
JJ Foodservice introduces employee profit-sharing scheme
JJ Foodservice is introducing a discretionary profit-sharing scheme to give employees an amount equal to 5% of the net profit (before tax) of the company for the financial year. The […]
