Wholesale Industry News
FWD chief expresses concern over Sainsbury-Asda merger
The Federation of Wholesale Distributors’ chief executive James Bielby (pictured) claims that the proposed merger between Sainsbury and Asda will increase prices for smaller stores. He believes that reduced costs […]
Brakes takes a tough stance on packaging
Brakes has launched a campaign to eliminate the use of non-recyclable hard black plastics for packaging own-brand products by the end of 2020. The ‘2 Zero 20’ initiative began on […]
CCM Chefs’ Own-Brand Awards celebrate best foodservice own-labels
Cash & Carry Management, in partnership with the Craft Guild of Chefs, has announced the winners of its inaugural CCM Chefs’ Own-Brand Awards at a prestigious lunch at Westminster Kingsway […]
Landmark’s John Mills: wholesalers need to explore new horizons
At Landmark’s annual conference in Alicante, managing director John Mills (below) emphasised the need to build a long-term growth strategy. After the event he spoke to Cash & Carry Management’s […]
Today’s Group aims for 10% boost in retail club and symbol members
Today’s Group has embarked on an ambitious expansion programme which could see 10% growth in the number of retail club members (currently 2,923) and symbol stores (494) over the coming […]
Steve Thomson returns to Matthew Clark as executive chairman
Steve Thomson (pictured) has rejoined drinks wholesaler Matthew Clark (now owned by C&C Group) as executive chairman. He was previously chief executive of Matthew Clark Group until it was acquired […]
United Wholesale Grocers acquires Blakemore’s Gateshead depot
Glasgow-based United Wholesale Grocers has acquired AF Blakemore’s Gateshead depot. All 45 existing members of staff are being retained. A Landmark member, United Wholesale Grocers has two depots in Glasgow […]
C&C Group encouraged by Matthew Clark and Bibendum purchases
C&C Group, which recently took over wholesalers Matthew Clark and Bibendum, sustained a dip in turnover in the year to 28 February from 576.2 million euros to 548.2 million euros. […]
Radnor HIlls – one of 1,000 companies to inspire Britain
Radnor Hills has been identified as one of London Stock Exchange Group’s 1,000 Companies to Inspire Britain. The report is a celebration of the fastest-growing and most dynamic small and […]
Caterforce appoints group marketing manager
Caterforce has appointed Claire Williams (pictured) as group marketing manager. She joins the foodservice buying & marketing group from Big Brand Ideas, an integrated marketing agency based in Macclesfield, having […]
Four face court on Hyperama robbery charge
The quick response of police to a robbery at Hyperama’s West Bromwich cash & carry last month resulted in the getaway lorry, which contained a stash of cigarettes, being tracked […]
Appleby Westward replaces annual show with three mini events
Appleby Westward, the SPAR south-west wholesaler that services almost 300 symbol retailers, has broken with tradition by not staging its annual trade show. Instead, it is holding three ‘mini’ events […]
