Wholesale Industry News
‘Suppliers will get behind Tesco/Booker merger’ – Wilson
The prospect of the combined Tesco/Booker business using its stronger position to negotiate better buying terms has caused some concern among suppliers. However, Booker’s chief executive Charles Wilson has reported […]
Booker/Tesco deal is ‘not a betrayal’ says Charles Wilson
Although the shock £3.7 billion merger between Tesco and Booker will have to be approved by the Competition & Markets Authority, the deal is widely expected to go ahead because […]
Colleges battle for Country Range chef award
Some 20 colleges in the UK have qualified for the semi-finals of the Country Range student chef challenge, held in conjunction with the Craft Guild of Chefs. Split into three […]
Frank Fraser fills new foodservice role at Bestway
Bestway Wholesale has promoted Frank Fraser to the new post of head of sales – foodservice. Fraser (pictured) has held several senior roles within Bestway and Batleys, most recently sales […]
Blakemore achieves small sales and profit increases
“A pleasing, steady result” is how AF Blakemore & Son chairman Peter Blakemore (pictured) described trading figures for the 2015/16 financial year. Pre-tax profit was marginally up by 0.2% to […]
Today’s Group launches NPD monitoring programme
Today’s Group, together with members of its supplier council, has introduced a scorecard to monitor new product development. The initiative covers 16 factors, including pack format, outer packaging, case cost, […]
Non-food specialist returns to Landmark Wholesale
Inspira Trading, a delivered wholesaler specialising in household and toiletry products and OTC medicines, has joined Landmark Wholesale. In doing so, its managing director Gary Rosen has re-established a link […]
10 years of central distribution for Confex
This year sees the 10th anniversary of Confex Central Distribution (CCD). Opened to provide a service to group members, the warehouse last year had a turnover of just over £25 […]
National press advert for new managing director of Landmark
The replacement for Martin Williams as managing director of Landmark Wholesale can expect to receive an annual salary of between £120,00 and £150,000. The job, advertised in The Daily Telegraph, […]
Bestway Wholesale extends healthier foods range
Bestway Wholesale is extending its selection of protein snacks and drinks, natural snacks and infant feeding products. Director of trading for retail grocery Ed Smeaton said: “There is a huge […]
Renewed BP contract for Blakemore Wholesale
Blakemore Wholesale Distribution has signed a new two-year contract to supply 320 BP forecourt sites. The arrangement follows a six-year relationship between the wholesaler and the leading motorway and road […]
Palmer and Harvey launches Bakedirect van sales division
Bakedirect has joined Palmer and Harvey’s direct van sales operations, which already includes Sweetdirect and Snacksdirect. The 25 van service, linked to suppliers including Warburtons, McVitie’s, Premier Foods and Carrs […]
