Wholesale Industry News
IGD identifies five trends shaping the convenience channel in 2026
The IGD (Institute of Grocery Distribution) has identified five key trends shaping the convenience channel in 2026. 1. Retailers are facing financial stress: Traditional categories are declining, leading to falling […]
Medina Foodservice Trade Show to be held on 5 March
More than 100 local and national food businesses are expected to attend the Medina Foodservice Food Show, which takes place on 5 March at Tapnell Farm, Isle of Wight. Caterers […]
Sysco GB pledges £500,000 to help SMEs access apprenticeship training
Sysco GB has announced a £500,000 Apprenticeship Levy Transfer Pledge to help small to medium sized enterprises (SMEs) and charities across the UK access apprenticeship training. This new pledge builds […]
The Wholesale Group launches Retail Bites digital magazine
The Wholesale Group has launched a new digital magazine, Retail Bites. Developed in collaboration with leading brands and industry experts, Retail Bites features insight, trends and practical advice for retailers […]
Glass inclusion in DRS in Wales criticised by FWD
The announcement that the Deposit Return Scheme in Wales will include glass from 2013 has been criticised by the FWD. The scheme in Wales will be launched in October 2027 […]
AF Blakemore promotes Marc Deakin to group supply chain & logistics director
AF Blakemore & Son has promoted Marc Deakin to group supply chain & logistics director. Deakin (pictured) has more than three decades of expertise at AF Blakemore, built across different […]
Castell Howell opens cold store in Merthyr Tydfil
Castell Howell Foods has opened a 14,000 sq ft cold store in Merthyr Tydfil. The opening marks the completion of the Welsh wholesaler’s latest expansion plan, which will strengthen its […]
Booker appoints Neville Irani as MD for foodservice and SME
Booker has appointed Neville Irani as managing director for foodservice and SME. Irani (pictured) will be part of the Booker Executive team – reporting to Andrew Yaxley, Booker Group CEO […]
Country Range Group holds first Business Development Days of 2026
Country Range Group (CRG) held its first Business Development Days (BDDs) of the year at Doncaster Racecourse last month. The BDDs are described as a crucial part of the group’s […]
Free webinars to help businesses prepare for Deposit Return Scheme
A free introductory webinar series is being introduced to help businesses prepare for the Deposit Return Scheme’s introduction in October 2027. The series is being hosted by Exchange for Change, […]
Unitas outperforms market in retail and foodservice
Unitas outperformed the market in both retail and foodservice during 2025: in retail it was up by 2.4% versus the market, and in hospitality it was up by 11%. At […]
JW Filshill appoints Matthew Howie as business development manager
JW Filshill has appointed Matthew Howie as business development manager. He replaces Roy Williams, who will retire at the end of March after nine years with the Filshill business. Howie […]
