Wholesale Industry News
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 […]
Jura Trading joins National Buying Consortium
Jura Trading, a specialist foodservice C&C/wholesaler and exporter based in Enfield, Middlesex, has joined National Buying Consortium (NBC). Established in 2017, Jura Trading offers a range of fresh, chilled, ambient […]
Appleby Westward appoints Dean Mason company-owned stores director
Appleby Westward, the regional distribution company for SPAR stores in the south-west, has appointed a new company-owned stores director to its executive team at Saltash. Dean Mason (right) joins the […]
Country Range Group appoints Ton Christiaanse as chairman
Country Range Group (CRG) has appointed former Brakes CEO Ton Christiaanse as non-executive chairman. Christiaanse (pictured) has more than 30 years’ experience in FMCG, including CEO at Aviko, chairman of […]
FWD welcomes temporary extension of HGV drivers’ permitted hours
The Government’s announcement that HGV drivers’ permitted hours will be temporarily extended from Monday 12 July has been welcomed by the Federation of Wholesale Distributors (FWD). FWD chief executive James […]
JJ launches Collect & Save campaign to reduce pressure on HGV drivers
JJ Foodservice is offering savings of up to 30% when customers collect their order. The Collect & Save campaign has been launched to help reduce the pressure on UK HGV drivers. […]
SWA decarbonisation project moves into second phase
The Scottish Wholesale Association (SWA) is moving into phase 2 of its decarbonisation project designed to help members and the wider wholesale sector become greener and more sustainable. Phase 1 […]
FWD implores the Government to act immediately to secure food deliveries
The removal of COVID restrictions on 19 July in England will be a disaster for shops, pubs and restaurants unless the Government acts immediately to secure food deliveries, the Federation […]
