Wholesale Industry News
SPAR Scotland trade show set for 23 September
SPAR Scotland is to hold its second virtual trade show on 23 September 2021. The event, which has the theme ‘One Family, One Vision’, will showcase various key business initiatives, […]
Parfetts launches app with faster ordering process and next-day delivery
Parfetts has launched a new app that will allow retailers to get next-day delivery on orders placed up to midday of the day before. Customers can also use the app […]
Harlech Foodservice recruits drivers and introduces late-night ordering
Harlech Foodservice, which has bases in Criccieth and Chester, has taken on an extra 15 delivery drivers and is also recruiting more warehouse staff to meet demand. Managing director David […]
Sysco Speciality Group brings together five specialist businesses
Brakes owner Sysco has brought together five specialist businesses – Fresh Direct, M&J Seafood, Freshfayre, Wild Harvest and KFF – under the banner of Sysco Speciality Group. Fresh Direct focuses […]
New studio for Caterforce’s food and drink photography business
Caterforce has moved its specialist food and drink photography business to a new studio. Flavour Photography, based at Caterforce’s Macclesfield head office, was established more than 20 years ago and […]
Women in Wholesale funds Mental Health First Aid training
Nine executives from wholesalers and suppliers have completed their Mental Health First Aid training, thanks to Women in Wholesale, which organised and funded the course. The online training led to […]
Country Range members place over £1 million in orders at trade event
More than £1 million in orders was placed by Country Range Group members at their latest Virtual Business Development Day, which took place on 23-24 June. The event, which comprised ‘speed […]
Filshill and Keystore again ranked top in Advantage Group report
JW Filshill and its convenience store group, KeyStore, have again been ranked number one by suppliers in the Advantage Group Report. The Glasgow-based wholesaler come out on top in the […]
Nisa encourages customers to thank teachers as term ends
Nisa is running a ‘Thank You, Teacher’ gifting event as schools in England break up for the summer. With 65% of shoppers looking to purchase an edible gift for their […]
Hancocks relaunches Newcastle branch on 12 August
Hancocks is relaunching its Newcastle store with a grand reopening on 12 August. The depot, based in Chester Le Street, has been upgraded with a new reception area and new […]
Unitas ranked No.1 buying group in Advantage Group survey
Unitas Wholesale has been rated top buying group in the Advantage Group report for the second year in succession. It was also ranked No.1 in the buying groups and selected […]
Blakemore Retail launches first SPAR Market store
Blakemore Retail has relaunched its store in Bala under the SPAR Market fascia following a complete refurbishment. The SPAR Market format is designed especially for larger convenience stores, with a […]
