Wholesale Industry News

JJ Mastercard gives caterers longer to pay

JJ Mastercard gives caterers longer to pay

Date: September 13, 2018Leave a comment

Caterers now get 56 days to pay their bills with the JJ Food Service Mastercard, launched less than a year ago. Additionally, the maximum spending limit has been doubled to […]

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Darren Goldney to head up Unitas Wholesale

Darren Goldney to head up Unitas Wholesale

Date: September 13, 2018Leave a comment

Darren Goldney, former managing director of Today’s Group, has been appointed the new MD of Unitas Wholesale, the group formed by merging Today’s with Landmark. His counterpart at Landmark, John […]

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Landmark and Today’s merger confirmed

Landmark and Today’s merger confirmed

Date: September 7, 2018Leave a comment

The respective members of Today’s and Landmark have voted to merge the groups to form Unitas Wholesale Ltd. Of those members who voted, 96% were in favour of the merger […]

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Leading executives to speak at IGD Convenience Retailing Summit

Leading executives to speak at IGD Convenience Retailing Summit

Date: September 5, 2018Leave a comment

The IGD Convenience Retailing Summit, which takes place on 26-27 September at etc.venues County Hall in London, will feature Steve Fox, Booker’s managing director – retail, and Ken Towle, CEO […]

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HSBC finance package for Hyperama extension

HSBC finance package for Hyperama extension

Date: September 2, 2018Leave a comment

Landmark Wholesale member Hyperama has secured a £15 million finance package from HSBC to modernise its West Bromwich cash & carry and expand its importing operation through associated business JK […]

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Filshill invests for the future by diversifying product mix

Filshill invests for the future by diversifying product mix

Date: September 2, 2018Leave a comment

Glasgow-based wholesaler JW Filshill, which supplies 183 KeyStore convenience stores across Scotland and the north of England, increased turnover from £142 million to £145 million in the year ended 31 […]

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Bidfood launches UNITY Wines & Spirits

Bidfood launches UNITY Wines & Spirits

Date: September 2, 2018Leave a comment

Bidfood has linked up with premium drinks supplier Enotria&Coe to launch UNITY Wines & Spirits. Enotria&Coe currently sells more than 40 million bottles a year covering 4,400 products. The Bidfood […]

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Fairway appoints a new marketing strategist

Fairway appoints a new marketing strategist

Date: August 28, 2018Leave a comment

Fairway Foodservice has appointed Toby Jordan (pictured) as a marketing strategist to enhance its digital and online activity. He joins the group after spending 17 years in the creative and […]

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Lomond extends food-to-go options

Lomond extends food-to-go options

Date: August 22, 2018Leave a comment

Lomond – The Wholesale Food Company has introduced more food-to-go options. Director Barbara Henderson said: “Whether it’s a bacon roll for breakfast, a sandwich for lunch or something sweet and […]

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New proposition for Bestway retail franchisees

New proposition for Bestway retail franchisees

Date: August 22, 2018Leave a comment

Bestway Retail, the division of the C&C/wholesaler that includes Bargain Booze, Select Convenience, Central Convenience and Wine Rack More, has outlined new agreements with franchisees at 12 regional meetings. They […]

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Richard Boyles joins TWC to drive market penetration

Richard Boyles joins TWC to drive market penetration

Date: August 13, 2018Leave a comment

TWC, the route-to-market data specialist, has appointed Richard Boyles (pictured) as customer engagement director, with a brief to accelerate growth and drive market penetration. With over 30 years’ experience in […]

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Dee Bee acquires Blakemore’s Grimsby depot and reports 13% growth

Dee Bee acquires Blakemore’s Grimsby depot and reports 13% growth

Date: August 6, 2018Leave a comment

Dee Bee Wholesale, which trades from depots in Grimsby and Hull, has completed the purchase of the Grimsby premises of Blakemore Wholesale. The company, which is part of the Ramsden Group, […]

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