Wholesale Industry News
SPAR UK own-label spirits recognised at International Spirits Challenge
SPAR UK has been awarded three Silver medals and two Bronze medals for its own-label spirit lines at this year’s International Spirits Challenge (ISC)./h4> SPAR Premium London Dry Gin, SPAR […]
CEO, author and mentor: Andrew Selley shares his business model
Andrew Selley, CEO of Bidcorp, talks to Cash & Carry Management’s managing editor Kirsti Sharratt about his debut book, Ignite Your Business. From starting as a graduate trainee at Coca-Cola […]
TWC highlights festive opportunities for wholesalers and their customers
New research published by data and digital experts TWC reveals consumers’ spending intentions in the run-up to Christmas. Highlights from the survey of 1,052 consumers are: 23% of consumers will […]
SWA welcomes confirmation that wholesalers can get hardship grants
The Scottish Wholesale Association (SWA) has welcomed confirmation by the first minister Nicola Sturgeon that Scottish wholesalers will be able to access hardship grant funding. Businesses that can remain open, […]
Job vacancies at James Hall & Co
James Hall & Co, SPAR wholesaler for the north of England, is recruiting. The company has several vacancies, including those of trading manager and junior trading manager at its SPAR […]
Wholesalers condemn decision to end zero VAT rate on PPE
The Government’s decision to end the zero rate of VAT on personal protective equipment (PPE) has been slammed by wholesale leaders. Responding to The Treasury’s confirmation that the domestic VAT […]
Former Unitas trading controller Darren Pugh joins East End Wholesale
Darren Pugh (pictured), former trading controller at Unitas Wholesale, has joined East End Wholesale Stores as senior trading controller. Pugh returns to working with John Searle, formerly trading director at […]
First Brand Box campaign from Unitas will begin at the end of October
Following its postponement due to the COVID-19 crisis, the ‘Brand Box’ initiative from Unitas has been launched. The group is offering free stock to its members’ retail customers to allow […]
FWD welcomes Chancellor’s recognition of wholesale sector
New discretionary local authority grants in high alert areas are aimed at the “supply chains of those serving the hospitality industry”, alongside the new Job Support Scheme for open businesses […]
Neil Turton to stay on as Sugro managing director
Neil Turton (pictured) is to remain as managing director of Sugro UK. He was originally due to leave at the beginning of May 2020, having resigned at the start of […]
Legal action on restrictions taken against the Scottish Government
Five of Scotland’s hospitality industry bodies have commenced legal action against restrictions imposed on the licensed trade by the Scottish Government. The Scottish Beer & Pub Association, The Scottish Licensed […]
New book ‘Ignite Your Business’ and mentoring service by Andrew Selley
Bidfood CEO Andrew Selley has written a book, Ignite Your Business: How To Lead Your Business To Greatness. The release date is 5 November. “My book will help you through […]
