Wholesale Industry News
UWS opens Rainham depot and claims new standard for wholesale
United Wholesale Scotland (UWS) claims to have set a new standard for wholesale in the UK with the opening of its 82,000 sq ft cash & carry depot in Rainham, […]
Ascona extends partnership with Co-op Wholesale in new five-year deal
Independent forecourt retailer Ascona Group has signed a new five-year contract with Co-op Wholesale, cementing a partnership that has grown significantly since it began in 2020. The agreement will see […]
Sugro celebrates a successful Business Conference and Networking Event
More than 700 meetings took place between Sugro’s members and suppliers at its latest Networking Event and Business Conference. At the event, attendees were introduced to the latest products and […]
JJ Foodservice introduces Field Favourites olives
JJ Foodservice has launched a range of Field Favourites olives, adding to its own-brand range. Sourced from partners in Turkey’s North and South Aegean regions, the olives are available in […]
One Stop marks 50th birthday with nationwide campaign
One Stop is celebrating its 50th birthday with a nationwide campaign involving over 1,000 stores. Until 13 October, One Stop is offering special deals, customer giveaways and community grants. In-store […]
Brakes launches Countdown to Christmas campaign
Brakes has launched ‘Countdown to Christmas’, a campaign designed to help operators to make the most of the festive period, with a range of new products, offers and supporting activity. […]
Booker links with Just Eat couriers for Scoot-ordered grocery deliveries
Booker has announced the national rollout of a last-mile delivery partnership between Scoot and Just Eat. The service will give Booker’s symbol retailers – Premier, Budgens, Londis and Family Shopper […]
Booker promotes Stuart Hyslop to chief operations officer
Booker has promoted Stuart Hyslop to chief operations officer. His appointment follows the departure of predecessor Jonny McQuarrie in June. Former managing director – Catering & Small Businesses, Hyslop (pictured) […]
Booker relaunches own-brand catering portfolio with three pricing tiers
Booker is relaunching its own-brand catering portfolio with new branding and price tiers, and the first category to go live is frozen chips and fries, with 10 new products. The […]
Sugro offers Scope 1 and 2 reporting to members free of charge
Sugro UK has signed a service agreement with My Emissions to deliver Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reporting across its membership. Under the agreement, each Sugro member […]
SOS Wholesale goes into administration
Derby-based SOS Wholesale has gone into administration. Formerly one of the UK’s largest discount delivered wholesalers, SOS Wholesale operated from a 70,000 sq ft warehouse and distribution centre in Derby, […]
Pricecheck certified as a Great Place to Work for second successive year
Sheffield-based brand distributor Pricecheck has been certified as a Great Place to Work for the second year in a row. The organisation Great Place To Work is regarded as the […]
