Wholesale Industry News
Bestway to mark 50th anniversary with celebration at Royal Albert Hall
In July, Bestway will mark its 50th anniversary with a landmark celebration at the Royal Albert Hall in London. Hosted by founder Sir Anwar Pervez OBE HPk and The Lord […]
The Wholesale Group achieves growth of over 2%
In the year to date, The Wholesale Group has seen value growth of 2.47% and volume growth of 2.13%. “We’re absolutely delighted that we are delivering on our promises to […]
Star Pacific and We Get Any Stock receive King’s Award for Enterprise
Two Sugro UK members – Star Pacific UK and We Get Any Stock – have been awarded The King’s Award for Enterprise – International Trade. It is the third time […]
SWA conference promotes continuous improvement
After a six-year absence, the Scottish Wholesale Association brought back its annual conference today (5 June) to provide food for thought for wholesalers and suppliers on business opportunities and better […]
Will AF Blakemore buy Appleby Westward?
SPAR South West’s primary distributor Appleby Westward Group (AWG) is up for sale by its South African owner SPAR Group (SPPJ.J), and industry speculation is rife that AF Blakemore is […]
Kitwave appoints Dr Marnie Millard OBE as non-executive chair
Kitwave Group has appointed Dr Marnie Millard OBE to its board as non-executive chair. Millard (pictured), who replaces the company’s outgoing chair Steve Smith, brings over 20 years of executive […]
Booker expands catering portfolio with new World Cuisines range
Booker has expanded its catering portfolio with a new World Cuisines range. The range features Greek, Turkish, Italian, Indian and African-Caribbean products, as well as chicken shop products. Aimed at […]
SPAR introduces own-label fresh pasta range
SPAR has expanded its own-label offering with the launch of a new fresh pasta range. Designed to meet growing consumer demand for convenient, great-tasting meal solutions, the range comprises: • […]
SPAR Scotland launches ‘Big Deals of Summer’ campaign
SPAR Scotland has launched a ‘Big Deals of Summer’ campaign – a multi-channel initiative designed to attract shoppers and deliver value throughout the summer months. Launching in all SPAR stores […]
Jonny McQuarrie leaves Booker to become Tesco CEO central Europe
Booker’s chief operating officer Jonny McQuarrie is taking over as Tesco’s CEO of central Europe, succeeding Matt Simister. McQuarrie (pictured) spent three years as COO of Booker, before which he […]
Lowestoft-based Lacons joins Unitas as an on-trade member
Lacons, an independent brewer and wholesaler based in Lowestoft, has joined Unitas Wholesale as an on-trade member. Lacons supplies more than 1,000 customer accounts across the East of England and […]
Country Range introduces two new desserts
Country Range has launched two new desserts: Peaches & Cream Torte and Speculoos Cake. They are ideal for time-poor caterers lacking space as they come pre-portioned and just need to […]
