Wholesale Industry News
FWD launches online training course for wholesale newcomers
An online training course for beginners in wholesale has been launched by the Federation of Wholesale Distributors. Designed by e-learning specialist Bolt Learning, the 20-minute ‘Introduction to Wholesale’ module demonstrates […]
Confex appoints Martin Williams as chairman
Martin Williams, who left Landmark Wholesale two years ago after 15 years as MD and 18 years in other capacities, has joined Confex as chairman – a newly-created position. In […]
TWC appointed to understand the oo in Typhoo
Typhoo has appointed insight specialists TWC to interpret the wholesale shipment data it purchases and strategically support the brand’s forthcoming relaunch into the wholesale channel. The relaunch will see Typhoo […]
Blakemore makes plans after cash & carry disposal
AF Blakemore & Son chairman Peter Blakemore has stressed how the company’s long-term strategic investment plan is enabling it to maximise future growth opportunities across the convenience, wholesale and specialist […]
Seventh year of Wing Yip young chef competition
The Wing Yip young chef competition – now in its seventh year – has been launched. It is open to chefs and catering students across the UK and Ireland who […]
Confex rolls out app to wholesale members
Confex plans to roll-out its new white label app to its wholesale members free of charge during 2019. The app allows Confex members to access thousands of national promotions and […]
Quarterly growth at Booker following alignment with Tesco
Booker’s income continues to grow since its alignment with Tesco. Third quarter figures for the retail multiple (to 24 November 2018) show that like-for-like sales of the C&C/wholesaler grew by […]
Full-scale management changes at Bestway Wholesale
Bestway Wholesale, under managing director Dawood Pervez, has appointed Andy Cresswell chief retail officer – one of several changes at the C&C/wholesaler. His responsibilities cover company-owned and franchised stores including […]
Former Brakes CEO Ton Christiaanse joins Aviko
Former Brakes UK CEO Ton Christiaanse (pictured) has become interim CEO of Dutch potato products supplier Aviko. He worked for the UK foodservice wholesaler for nine months in 2017, replacing […]
Newly created Sugro post for Raj Krishan
Sugro UK has chosen Raj Krishan (pictured) to fill the newly-created role of head of business development under recently appointed managing director Neil Turton. He joins from AF Blakemore where […]
Harlech Foodservice opens second butchery
Harlech Foodservice has opened a £120,000 butchery at its Chester depot as part of plans to grow in north-east Wales and the north-west of England. It has already secured contracts […]
Sales up but profits down at JJ Food Service
JJ Food Service has topped turnover of £200 million for the first time, although profits have been hit. The sales figure of £201 million for the year ended March 2018 […]
