Wholesale Industry News
Palmer and Harvey placed in administration
Palmer and Harvey has gone into administration with 2,500 immediate job losses after failing to secure additional funding to support the business, according to PwC. The remaining 900 employees will assist […]
Brakes reduces emissions in London in initiative with Shell
Brakes is co-operating in an initiative to reduce emissions in London in conjunction with Shell. It is the first major business in the capital to adopt the oil supplier’s Gas […]
Top Landmark award for East End Foods
East End Foods received dual recognition at Landmark Wholesale’s annual awards dinner, held in Leeds. The West Bromwich-based Indian food specialist, with annual sales of more than £180 million, was […]
RNF and Abra launch the industry’s first mobile ‘Black Friday’ event
Abra Wholesale and RNF have joined forces to organise the industry’s first mobile-only ‘Black Friday’ event. The trade event will run on Friday 24 November, exclusively through Abra’s ordering app, […]
Cash & Carry Management launches CCM Chefs Own-Brand Awards
Cash & Carry Management magazine, in association with the Craft Guild of Chefs, has launched the CCM Chefs Own-Brand Awards to determine the best foodservice own-brand products in the market. […]
Country Range Group turnover set for 14% rise
Approaching its year-end, Country Range Group, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary, is set for a record-breaking 12 months. Turnover is on course to be 14% up on the £369 […]
Minimum pricing for alcohol set to go ahead in Scotland
The UK Supreme Court has ruled that Scotland can set a minimum price for alcohol, rejecting a challenge by the Scotch Whisky Association, reports the BBC. Legislation was approved by […]
Tyneside Foodservice customers look to expand their offering
The second annual trade show of Tyneside Foodservice, of Blaydon, Tyne & Wear, attracted almost 500 caterers, chefs and food professionals to the Gateshead International Stadium. They heard Peter Henderson, […]
Bestway takes Select & Save business from Nisa
Bestway Wholesale has been awarded the delivery contract for Select & Save, ending the 65-store retail chain’s 15-year arrangement with Nisa. Following the signing, the C&C/wholesaler’s symbol development director James […]
Nisa shareholders vote in favour of takeover by the Co-op
Shareholders in Nisa Retail have voted in favour of The Co-op Group’s offer to buy the chain for £137.5 million. Members voted 75.79% in favour and 24.21% against the proposed […]
Landmark’s John Mills hits out at CMA decision to approve Tesco-Booker deal
John Mills, managing director of Landmark Wholesale, has hit out at the Competition and Market Authority’s decision to provisionally approve Tesco’s acquisition of Booker. “We are incredibly disappointed with the […]
Tesco’s acquisition of Booker gets the nod from the CMA
Tesco’s £3.7 billion takeover of Booker has obtained provisional clearance from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), which said that Tesco’s purchase of Booker does not raise competition concerns. The […]
