Wholesale Industry News
JJ Foodservice launches driver recruitment campaign
JJ Foodservice is recruiting drivers across its 11 UK branches in anticipation of an increase in demand as restaurants and pubs prepare to reopen. The roles include ‘family friendly’ positions […]
Unitas reduces fees for foodservice and on-trade members
All Unitas Wholesale members operating primarily in the foodservice or on-trade channels will be given a 30% reduction in their membership fees for the year 2021/22. The one-off reduction in […]
Harlech Foodservice helps to feed refugees and the vulnerable in Wales
Refugees and asylum-seekers from the Middle East, who are now living in Newport, Wales, are getting a taste of home thanks to supplies donated to a local food bank by […]
Y International joins Unitas Wholesale
Y International, based in Aston, Birmingham, has joined Unitas Wholesale. The company is the independent buying arm of the Lulu Group, which owns and operates more than 200 retail stores […]
Pricecheck strengthens workforce with 100 new employees in past year
FMCG wholesaler and distributor Pricecheck has recruited 100 new employees in the past 12 months. The Sheffield-based wholesaler’s investment in talent has expanded the workforce across all areas of the […]
Bob Muir, former chief executive of Booker, dies
We regret to report that Bob Muir, former chief executive of Booker, has died after a long battle with cancer. Born in 1939, Robert Muir (pictured) began his career as […]
National Buying Consortium recruits three new members
National Buying Consortium (NBC) has boosted its membership with three new recruits. Berkshire Beverages is based in Reading and supplies retail and on-trade outlets with beers, wines, spirits and soft […]
JJ Foodservice achieves 22% rise in foodservice accounts
JJ Foodservice achieved a 22% increase in foodservice accounts for the year ending 31 December 2020, following a surge in sales to takeaways. “It’s been a challenging 12 months […]
‘Confectionery is in our DNA’: Steve Foster, MD of Hancocks
In his first interview since becoming managing director of Hancocks last June, Steve Foster (pictured) talks to Cash & Carry Management’s managing editor Kirsti Sharratt about his strategy and priorities. […]
All 275 Blakemore Retail SPAR stores now working with ‘Too Good To Go’
Blakemore Retail has signed up all 275 of its SPAR convenience stores in England and Wales to the ‘Too Good To Go’ app. The convenience retailer first partnered with the […]
SPAR Scotland launches second Community Cashback campaign
SPAR Scotland is launching its second Community Cashback campaign to give away a further £30,000 to community groups and charities. A total of 24 organisations benefited from the first Community […]
Bestway Wholesale offers lateral flow testing to employees
Bestway Wholesale, working closely with local authorities, is offering lateral flow testing (LFT) to all its staff who are needed to ensure that groceries reach retailers and customers. Dawood Pervez, […]
