Wholesale Industry News
Booker symbol retailers to host drinks festivals this spring
Booker symbol groups are running two major drinks promotions this spring: the Beer & Cider Festival (starts 19 May for eight weeks) and the Wine Festival (28 April for three weeks). Available […]
World of Sweets and Bobby’s secure distribution for Gumi Yum Surprise
World of Sweets, the UK’s largest confectionery wholesaler, and its sister company Bobby’s, have secured exclusive distribution of Gumi Yum Surprise – a combination of a sweet treat and a […]
YouTube stars the Sidemen launch Sides ice cream range in Brakes
Brakes is now stocking a new range of ice cream products under the Sides brand from the YouTube phenomena the Sidemen. The Sidemen, which have more than 22 million followers […]
JJ Foodservice introduces self-service kiosks
JJ Foodservice has introduced self-service kiosks at all 12 branches and is giving in-store customers access to online-exclusive deals for the first time. Previously, only pre-ordered collections benefited from these […]
SPAR Inspire event focuses on future-proofing convenience
Almost 600 delegates attended James Hall & Co’s SPAR Inspire retailer event, where the focus was on future-proofing convenience. Michael Fletcher, managing director of SPAR UK, kicked off the day […]
Booker sales decline by 1.8% to £8.99 billion
Booker’s overall like-for-like sales declined by 1.8% to £8.99 billion in the 52 weeks ended 22 February 2025. The results reflect an ongoing decline in tobacco sales (-8.8% to £1.69 […]
Birchall Foodservice promotes Gill Smith to managing director
Birchall Foodservice has promoted Gill Smith to managing director. She replaces Justin Birchall, who has taken on the role of chief executive. Smith has been with the wholesaler for 18 […]
A new buying group – UniCo – is launched
A new buying group – UniCo Food Group – has been launched. The members-owned buying group is ‘dedicated to revolutionising the fast-food and quick service restaurant (QSR) industry. The UniCo […]
Co-op Wholesale confirms multi-year partnership with Roadchef
Co-op Wholesale has confirmed a multi-year contract with leading UK motorway service area operator Roadchef. The contract includes bringing the Co-op offering to eight grocery stores, previously operated by SPAR, […]
CJ Lang & Son launches ‘Discover SPAR Scotland’ campaign
SPAR Scotland has unveiled its new ‘Discover SPAR Scotland’ campaign, a six-month initiative designed to highlight the benefits of joining SPAR and working with CJ Lang & Son. The campaign […]
Parfetts appoints Cheryl Hope as trading director
Parfetts has appointed Cheryl Hope as trading director. She joins the business from Unitas, where she led the trading team for three years. Hope (pictured) replaces Gurms Athwal, who has […]
JW Filshill releases guide to single-use vape ban
JW Filshill has created a comprehensive guide for retailers ahead of the single-use vaping ban, which takes effect on 1 June. The Glasgow-based wholesaler is encouraging its customers to act […]
