Wholesale Industry News
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 […]
Book now for CCM Chefs’ Own-Brand Awards lunch on 10 November
Cash & Carry Management magazine, in association with the Craft Guild of Chefs, will announce the winners of the CCM Chefs’ Own-Brand Awards 2021 at a prestigious awards lunch at […]
Parfetts expands Aintree depot to boost delivered and C&C business
Parfetts has completed an expansion of its Aintree depot. A dedicated loading area has been created for delivered operations, which have grown by 40% in the last two years from […]
JJ Foodservice increases London HGV driver salaries to £40K
JJ Foodservice has increased salaries by £5,000 to £40,000 for HGV drivers at its London branches (Enfield, Dagenham and Sidcup). “Drivers already have a hard job – we want […]
Booker HGV drivers suspend strike to vote on pay deal
HGV drivers at Booker’s Thamesmead site are to vote on a new pay deal. As a result, the strike action due to have started on Monday (4 October) has been […]
Savona seeks new director of sales following promotion of Kelly Williams
Savona Foodservice is looking to appoint a new director of sales following the promotion of Kelly Williams to director & general manager of the company’s South West depot in Ilfracombe. Williams […]
Unitas Wholesale announces Annual Awards
Unitas Wholesale last night (30 September) announced its Annual Awards 2019/2020 for its member wholesalers and suppliers at its Autumn Trade Event at the ACC Convention Centre in Liverpool. The […]
Steve Clarke to become managing director of Q Catering Supplies
Steve Clarke, former purchasing & marketing director of Kent Frozen Foods (KFF), is to become managing director of Q Catering Supplies. He has also bought a substantial minority shareholding in […]
