Wholesale Industry News
Blakemore acquires online wholesaler and retailer Vegan Store
AF Blakemore has purchased online wholesaler and retailer Vegan Store. Vegan Store was the UK’s first independent retailer of vegan products online. It stocks vegan food, drink, healthcare and beauty […]
Filshill and KeyStore retailers help school kids prepare for new term
Glasgow-based wholesaler JW Filshill and KeyStore retailers in Scotland have been working with local communities to help children get ready for their return to school this week. Nick Hannah, director […]
JJ drivers Daniel and Florin help prevent a serious accident
Two JJ Foodservice drivers helped to prevent a potentially fatal accident after a driver’s brakes failed on the A1 motorway on 5 August. On their way to delivering groceries to […]
Guidance updated on face masks in cash & carries
The Cabinet Office has updated its guidance on the wearing of face masks in cash & carry/wholesale depots in England. This follows a statement given to Cash & Carry Management […]
SPAR Scotland launches £30,000 Community Cashback campaign
SPAR Scotland has launched a Community Cashback campaign, with more than £30,000 to give away to community groups and charities around the country. Customers, store staff and CJ Lang employees […]
Filshill appoints new regional and area development managers
JW Filshill has bolstered its team in response to considerable sales growth during the Coronavirus lockdown period. Elaine Feeney (pictured) joins the Glasgow-based wholesaler as regional development manager covering the […]
Unitas launches a new magazine for customers of out-of-home members
Unitas Wholesale is launching a new magazine, website and app next month for customers of its foodservice and on-trade members. Bar & Kitchen replaces the group’s existing out-of-home publications, Caterer […]
Kholsa Wines becomes a member of Sugro
Khosla Wines, an on-trade and off-trade C&C/wholesaler based in Hayes, Middlesex, has joined Sugro UK. Khosla Wines is a beers, wines and spirits specialist with a 400-strong customer base and […]
Parfetts prepares for a second wave with increased stockholding
Parfetts has completed preparations for a possible second wave of COVID-19 and associated regional or national lockdowns. The C&C/wholesaler, which operates from seven depots and is focused mainly on retail, […]
Unitas approves Henderson Technology as EPoS supplier
Unitas Wholesale has named Henderson Technology as an approved EPoS supplier for its members’ customers. Darren Nickels, retail technology operations director at Henderson, said: “We are delighted to have been […]
Lomond cuts prices on bestsellers and thanks organisations for support
Lomond – The Wholesale Food Co has launched a ‘Welcome Back, Give Back’ campaign, slashing the prices on bestselling products to help customers boost margins as they reopen. Running until […]
CJ Lang appoints former KPMG retail head as non-exec director
CJ Lang and Son has appointed David McCorquodale (pictured), formerly UK head of retail at KPMG, as a non-executive director. CJ Lang’s chairman Jim Hepburn commented: “It is great news […]
