Wholesale Industry News
New SPAR managing director Michael Fletcher to start in November
Michael Fletcher, the newly announced managing director of SPAR UK, will take up his role on 22 November. Starting in 1991, Fletcher (pictured) spent 22 years at Tesco plc, where […]
SPAR launches exclusive 1kg bag of Pick ‘n’ Mix sweets
An exclusive 1kg bag of Pick ’n’ Mix sweets will be available in SPAR stores across England, Scotland and Wales from the end of October. Available in two varieties – […]
RD Johns Foodservice purchases new depot in Andover
R D Johns Foodservice has announced the purchase of a new depot in Andover, Hampshire. “This strategic expansion will enable us to continue our growth across the Home Counties and […]
Line-up for Destination 2026 industry conference in aid of MAG
Stuart Hyslop, managing director of group catering at Booker, is one of several industry leaders who will take to the stage at ‘Destination 2026’, a conference in aid of the […]
Book now for CCM Chefs’ Own-Brand Awards lunch on 7 January
Cash & Carry Management magazine, in association with the Craft Guild of Chefs, will announce the winners of the CCM Chefs’ Own-Brand Awards at a prestigious awards lunch at The […]
SPAR is first to market with new Bebeto range of freeze-dried sweets
SPAR is the first to market with new range of freeze-dried sweets from Bebeto. Available from 1 November, the Bebeto ‘Freeze Crunchy’ range consists of three 35g varieties: Watermelon, Peach Rings […]
James Hall & Co and Active Lancashire renew SPAR School Games partnership
James Hall & Co and Active Lancashire have renewed their partnership to bring back the SPAR Lancashire School Games for a 19th year. Last year’s Games saw a new blueprint, […]
Pricecheck named International Trade Champion
Pricecheck has been named International Trade Champion at the Sheffield Business Awards. The International Trade Champion award showcases companies that have excelled in global import and export operations while contributing […]
Sysco GB lands the MSC UK Foodservice Supplier of the Year award
Sysco GB companies M&J Fresh Seafood and Brakes have won the 2024 MSC UK Foodservice Supplier of the Year award. The award, which Sysco GB has won a record 10 times, […]
Bestway attracts three senior executives back to the business
Bestway Retail, which operates several retail brands including Best-one, Costcutter, Bargain Booze and Wine Rack, has announced three senior appointments to its retail team. Nick Russell has rejoined the business, […]
NBC appoints Clare Spindler as business development manager
NBC has appointed Clare Spindler as business development manager. With its clear intentions of developing and delivering commercial relationships between its members and suppliers, and fulfilling its value of working […]
WiW launches online Menopause Café to improve education and support
Women in Wholesale (WiW) has launched an online Menopause Café in response to sector specific requests for more education and support around menopause in the workplace. A recent WiW Menopause […]
