Wholesale Industry News

Andy Cresswell resigns from Bestway

Andy Cresswell resigns from Bestway

Date: August 18, 2020Leave a comment

Andy Cresswell (pictured), chief retail officer of Bestway, has resigned and will leave the company at the end of January 2021 after two years with the business. Paul Adams will […]

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600,000 cigarettes seized from van in Scotland

600,000 cigarettes seized from van in Scotland

Date: August 18, 2020Leave a comment

A van driver has been arrested after an estimated 600,000 illicit cigarettes were seized by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC). The vehicle was stopped by Police Scotland officers while driving […]

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Nisa to host virtual expo in October

Nisa to host virtual expo in October

Date: August 18, 2020Leave a comment

Nisa is to host a virtual expo in October that is set to include all the features of the usual Stoneleigh exhibition together with some additional interactivity only available through […]

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SPAR Scotland invites customers to design a lorry livery

SPAR Scotland invites customers to design a lorry livery

Date: August 18, 2020Leave a comment

SPAR Scotland has launched a lorry design competition for consumers. Running until 14 September on the SPAR Scotland Facebook page, the competition will result in one customer seeing their design […]

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Caterforce appoints Joanna Halucha as group buying manager

Caterforce appoints Joanna Halucha as group buying manager

Date: August 18, 2020Leave a comment

Caterforce has appointed former Country Range Group category buyer Joanna Halucha as its new group buying manager. Halucha (pictured), who replaces Kelly Orme, has worked in the foodservice industry for […]

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Zest Food Partners launched to support brand owners in foodservice

Zest Food Partners launched to support brand owners in foodservice

Date: August 18, 2020Leave a comment

Zest Food Partners has been launched to support brand owners and deliver growth in the foodservice market. Nick Redford, former managing director of Caterforce and founding partner of Arete Procurement […]

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Two more wholesalers join Confex

Two more wholesalers join Confex

Date: August 18, 2020Leave a comment

Confex has two new members – foodservice wholesaler Brook Street Foodservice and grocery-focused wholesaler Mayfair Export. Confex is continuing a targeted recruitment campaign to ensure a full geographical spread of […]

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Blakemore acquires online wholesaler and retailer Vegan Store

Blakemore acquires online wholesaler and retailer Vegan Store

Date: August 13, 2020Leave a comment

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 […]

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Filshill and KeyStore retailers help school kids prepare for new term

Filshill and KeyStore retailers help school kids prepare for new term

Date: August 11, 2020Leave a comment

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 […]

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JJ drivers Daniel and Florin help prevent a serious accident

JJ drivers Daniel and Florin help prevent a serious accident

Date: August 11, 2020Leave a comment

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 […]

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Guidance updated on face masks in cash & carries

Guidance updated on face masks in cash & carries

Date: August 7, 2020Leave a comment

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 […]

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SPAR Scotland launches £30,000 Community Cashback campaign

SPAR Scotland launches £30,000 Community Cashback campaign

Date: August 6, 2020Leave a comment

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 […]

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