Wholesale Industry News
Kitwave acquires Brierley Hill-based Central Supplies
North Tyneside-based wholesaler Kitwave has acquired Central Supplies, of Brierley Hill, Birmingham, a leading independent wholesaler of chilled products. The purchase price has not been disclosed. With a turnover of […]
More gains than losses at Confex
Confex, which recently lost 23 members to the newly-formed group National Buying Consortium (Cash & Carry Management: June), has, nonetheless, recorded an 8% rise in gross sales value with its […]
Costco opens in Stevenage – its 29th UK branch
Costco has opened its 29th UK branch – in Stevenage, Herts – creating over 230 jobs. With a size of more than 155,000 sq ft, the new warehouse is the […]
Bestway highlights opportunities during Edinburgh Festival Fringe
A purchasing study compiled by Bestway Wholesale of Edinburgh’s favourite food and drink highlights areas of opportunity during the Edinburgh Festival Fringe this month. Traditional American-style street food is no […]
Brakes more than £850,000 out of pocket from Jamie’s Italian collapse
A list of creditors in the collapse of restaurant chain Jamie’s Italian, compiled by accountants KPMG, shows Brakes heading the line-up, with £853,663. Liabilities of the Jamie’s Italian business in […]
Two new categories in Scottish Wholesale Achievers awards
Entries are being invited for Scottish Wholesale Achievers 2020, with two new categories in the list of awards – Rising Star of Wholesale (open to those age 26 and under) […]
Brakes celebrates 15 years of MSC links
Brakes is celebrating the 15th year since becoming the first foodservice wholesaler to introduce Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) products into the UK foodservice market. Head of food and brand Sarah […]
Bidfood takes over seven-depot Elite Fine Foods
Elite Fine Foods has been acquired by Bidfood. The Brighton-based wholesaler, which has seven depots in England and Wales, operates a next-day service, six days a week, delivering to more […]
Hyperama boosts turnover to £142.1 million
Nottingham-based C&C/wholesaler Hyperama recorded a £1.1 million rise in turnover to £142.1 million in the year to 27 January, but pre-tax profit dipped marginally from £1.4 million to £1.3 million. […]
Recognition for two Unitas members
Unitas Wholesale member HT & Co Drinks has been named as the UK’s fifth best drinks wholesaler according to Harpers’ Top 50 Wholesalers list. Other concerns featured include Bibendum, part […]
Standing out from the crowd: Colin McLean’s ambition for SPAR Scotland
Just over a year into the job, CJ Lang’s CEO Colin McLean has succeeded in making the business the top sales performer among the UK’s five SPAR wholesalers. He talks […]
Blakemore voted top responsible business in the UK
AF Blakemore & Son was crowned national winner at the Responsible Business Awards 2019, run by Business in the Community, by virtue of its ‘Branching Out’ schools volunteering programme. The […]
