Wholesale Industry News
Caterforce appoints TWC to delve into its data
Caterforce has appointed data and digital experts TWC to launch a new sales data reporting tool. The news follows a recent announcement that Confex is using TWC for a similar […]
Bestway to close its Batleys Coventry depot
Bestway Wholesale has confirmed that it will be closing its Batleys depot in Walsgrave, Coventry, and has embarked on a consultation process with the employees. An exact date for the […]
Richard Bone of Bestway to replace Andrew Thewlis at Unitas
Andrew Thewlis (pictured), finance director of Unitas Wholesale, will be leaving the group at the end of February. His replacement will be Richard Bone, currently financial controller of Bestway, who […]
SWA calls for financial support package to include wholesalers
The Scottish Wholesale Association (SWA) has called on the Scottish Government to ensure that the financial support package announced in light of new temporary restrictions covers food and drink wholesalers, […]
SPAR Scotland to hold virtual trade show on 5 November
SPAR Scotland will host a virtual trade show and deliver a business update on 5 November. The theme for the event is ‘2020 Vision’. More than 150 suppliers have registered […]
Nisa charity hits £12 million mark in donations to local causes
The total raised for good causes via Nisa’s registered charity, Making a Difference Locally, reached the £12 million mark last month. Since the charity’s formation in 2008, Nisa retailers have […]
AF Blakemore launches new commission operator store model
AF Blakemore has launched a new commission operator SPAR store model. For each store in the programme, Blakemore will own the business, with the self-employed commission operators responsible for developing sales […]
Brakes recognised for sustainable fisheries support for seventh time
Brakes has been named MSC (Marine Stewardship Council) UK Foodservice Wholesaler of the Year for the seventh successive year. The honour is a testament to the commitment to quality and […]
Country Range Group leaves Unitas Wholesale
Country Range Group is leaving Unitas Wholesale, effective from 1 January 2021. Darren Goldney, managing director of Unitas, and Coral Rose, managing director of The Country Range Group, issued a […]
JJ Foodservice moves up 21 places in the Sunday Times Top Track 250
JJ Foodservice has moved up 21 places to 109 in the Sunday Times Top Track 250 list, which ranks Britain’s mid-sector private growth companies by sales. JJ has 11 UK […]
Brakes joins Child Food Poverty Task Force
Brakes has joined the Child Food Poverty Task Force, which was formed by professional footballer Marcus Rashford at the beginning of September. Brakes will join Rashford and some of Britain’s […]
Makro Croydon to close but no plans to shut Booker Nine Elms
The Makro branch at Beddington Farm Road, Croydon, will close early next year, parent company Booker has confirmed. The 112,000 sq ft Makro store in Croydon began trading in April […]
