Wholesale Industry News
New managing director for SPAR UK
SPAR UK has appointed Louise Hoste as its new managing director, a position she will assume in October. She takes over from interim MDs Chris Lewis and Jackie Mackenzie, who […]
Most successful trade exhibition for Filshill
Retailers from across Scotland and the north of England attended delivered wholesaler JW Filshill’s annual trade exhibition, held at Glasgow’s Hampden Park. They took advantage of exclusive one-day offers, retail […]
Mixed returns for Rayburn Trading
Manchester-based wholesaler Rayburn Trading increased sales from £86 million to £88 million in the year to 31 August 2018. However, pre-tax profit dropped from £4.9 million to £4.4 million. The […]
Bestway helps customers with new tobacco rules
More than 2,000 Bestway Wholesale customers have enlisted the company’s support via its website to help them prepare for the new Track and Trace legislation covering the tobacco sector. They […]
Unitas Wholesale gives suppliers a greater voice
Unitas Wholesale has set up a Supplier Council, representing more than 300 retail, foodservice and on-trade suppliers from all the major product categories. Managing director Darren Goldney said: “To be […]
Sugro recruits three new members with combined sales of £80m
Sugro UK has recruited three new members with combined sales of £80 million, adding to the group’s current turnover of £1.1 billion. Bradford-based Seafresh Wholesale Distributors began life as a […]
Pricecheck secures £14 million bank loan to fund expansion
Sheffield wholesaler Pricecheck has secured a £14 million loan from Lloyds Bank to help it achieve a £100 million turnover by 2020 and £200 million five years after that. The […]
Excited but cautious about the future: Greg Suszczenia of Parfetts
In a rare interview, Parfetts’ joint MD Greg Suszczenia (pictured) tells Cash & Carry Management’s managing editor Kirsti Sharratt about the opportunities he sees for the business. Since Parfetts was […]
Bestway highlights value of convenience stores at Easter
According to a survey commissioned by Bestway Wholesale, over 72% of consumers are likely to visit their local convenience store to buy items they have either forgotten or run out […]
12% increase in Fairway Foodservice turnover
Fairway Foodservice’s 20 members increased their collective turnover last year from £715 million to £801.5 million, most of them achieving growth. The total income has risen year-on-year since 1995, when […]
Caterforce turnover leaps by £54 million
Foodservice buying and marketing group Caterforce has announced annual like-for-like sales growth of £54 million to £524 million. Managing director Nick Redford (pictured) pointed out that this is despite the […]
Country Range Group turnover hits £460 million
Country Range Group’s 12 wholesale members had total turnover of £460 million in 2018, with organic like-for-like sales growth of £30 million. Purchasing through the group increased by 12%. CRG […]
