Wholesale Industry News
SWA announces keynote speakers for conference on 5 June
Two keynote speakers have been announced ahead of the Scottish Wholesale Association’s annual conference, which takes place at Ardoe House Hotel & Spa near Aberdeen on 5 June. Adopting the […]
Parfetts extends fresh and chilled offer to more than 500 lines
Parfetts has extended its fresh and chilled offer to include more than 500 lines in depot and online, and has attracted 900 customers to the range. The wholesaler expects to […]
SPAR UK reaches £4m fundraising milestone for Marie Curie
SPAR UK is celebrating a major milestone in its ongoing partnership with Marie Curie, having raised £4 million since 2017. Ian Taylor, SPAR UK retail & brand development director, said: […]
Signature by Country Range now boasts more than 25 lines
Country Range Group now has more than 25 products in its Signature collection. The range, which has become the third and premium tier of CRG’s own-brand portfolio, features superior ingredients […]
More than 75 suppliers showcase products at Brakes Foodie Expo 25
Brakes has launched Foodie Expo 25, two interactive exhibitions where food businesses can sample food, see chef demonstrations of on-trend food, and hear about the latest developments in food cuisine […]
Brakes launches Ways to Save cashback campaign
Brakes has launched a new cashback campaign, ‘Ways to Save’. The initiative offers a range of measures aimed at helping under-pressure food businesses at a time when many are under […]
JW Filshill strengthens sales team with appointment of Estelle Balfour
Glasgow-based wholesaler JW Filshill has bolstered its sales team with the appointment of Estelle Balfour as regional development manager. Balfour (pictured) will initially service the KeyStore estate in Ayrshire, Stranraer and […]
Harlech Foodservice benchmarks prices on 50 products against Booker
Harlech Foodservice is highlighting its price check promise scheme. The new Harlech 50 price comparison initiative benchmarks prices of top-selling products against goods from Booker. Harlech, which has bases in […]
Ramsden International joins Sugro
Ramsden International has joined Sugro. Established in 1995, DB Ramsden & Co, trading as Ramsden International, is based in Grimsby, with a reprocessing facility in Scunthorpe and international sales presence […]
Parfetts updates app to add value to retailer experience
Parfetts has unveiled a major update to its app to enable retailers to purchase more efficiently and benefit from improved management information. The new features include an enhanced accounts section […]
United Wholesale Scotland appoints Mike Leonard as symbol director
United Wholesale Scotland (UWS) has appointed Mike Leonard as its new symbol director. Leonard (pictured) returns to UWS, having previously been head of symbol retail. Most recently he was regional […]
JJ Foodservice achieves 78% rise in sales to Asian restaurants
JJ Foodservice has seen a 78% increase in sales to Thai, Korean and Japanese restaurants over the past year, with a 28% rise in business accounts. Chief sales officer Baris Kacar said: […]
