Wholesale Industry News
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 […]
Dhamecha officially launches 10th branch in Leyton
Dhamecha has officially launched its 10th branch in Leyton, London, with a range of introductory deals including “very strong” promotions on spirits and soft drinks. Since its acquisition of the […]
CJ Lang launches driver apprenticeship scheme
CJ Lang & Son has invested in a new driver apprenticeship scheme to ensure it meets the needs of the growing SPAR estate it supplies. The company has recruited new […]
Mixed results for Bestway wholesale and retail divisions
Bestway’s wholesale division – comprising Bestway Wholesale, Bestway Northern and Batleys Properties – achieved a 3% increase in turnover to £2.06 billion in the year ended 30 June 2020. Operating […]
Parfetts awards staff a 4% bonus after record year
Parfetts has awarded all of its staff a tax-free 4% bonus after boosting its turnover by 50% to £570 million in 2020. The move follows a series of bonuses throughout […]
CJ Lang moves up to the No.3 spot in Advantage Group report
Scotland’s SPAR wholesaler and retailer CJ Lang & Son has moved up five places to the No.3 spot in the latest Advantage Group report. More than 200 suppliers participated in […]
Nisa’s promotes UK Independents’ Day to businesses and consumers
Nisa is promoting UK Independents’ Day, which takes place on 4 July. In the run-up to the event, and on the day itself, Nisa is running a series of activities […]
Nisa’s charity donates over £160,000 in biggest ever funding giveaway
Nisa’s Making a Difference Locally charity has helped retailers to support local projects with over £160,000 in donations in the latest round of its Heart of the Community Awards. Nominations […]
Bidfood highlights food and drink trends that will continue in 2021
Bidfood has highlighted the food and drink trends that it believes will dominate menus for the remainder of the year. From cuisine flavours and infusions to twists on classics and […]
Terry Larkin leaves JJ Foodservice after 26 years
Terry Larkin, group general manager at JJ Foodservice, is leaving the business after 26 years. Larkin (pictured) joined the wholesaler in 1995 and has been involved in helping the company […]
