Wholesale Industry News
Booker agrees to talks with Unite union over HGV drivers’ pay
Booker has agreed to meet the union Unite early next week for talks. This follows the C&C/delivered wholesaler’s refusal to pay the HGV drivers at its Thamesmead depot the same […]
Unitas is becoming more member-centric: MD John Kinney
In his first big interview since becoming managing director of Unitas Wholesale, John Kinney (pictured) talks to Cash & Carry Management’s managing editor Kirsti Sharratt about the next phase of […]
Booker drivers threaten strike action over pay
HGV drivers at Booker’s Thamesmead depot are to be balloted for strike action, after the C&C/delivered wholesaler refused to pay them the same temporary rise of £5 an hour that […]
‘Numerous additional growth opportunities’ for Kitwave
Kitwave Group has announced its financial results for the six months ended 30 April 2021 – prior to the flotation of the company on 24 May 2021. Revenues of £147.1 […]
Parfetts’ Joe Tindle and a diabetes charity are winners of Unitas scheme
On behalf of Parfetts, Unitas Wholesale has donated £500 to Type 1 Families, a South Tees Diabetes UK charity. As part of its Picture Portal compliance incentive scheme, Unitas regularly […]
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 […]
