Wholesale Industry News
Nisa to update more than 300 store fascias over next three years
Nisa is to update more than 300 store fascias over the next three years to achieve consistency across its estate. In 2014, Nisa removed the Store of the Future 1 […]
CJ Lang boosts pre-tax profits by over 10%
SPAR Scotland wholesaler and retailer CJ Lang & Son increased pre-tax profits by 10.3% to £3.7 million and net turnover by 4.2% to £221.3 million in the year ending 30 […]
Parfetts appoints Peter Jones as general manager at Sheffield depot
Parfetts has appointed Peter Jones as the new general manager of its Sheffield depot. He was previously a supply chain manager at the company’s head office in Stockport. Jones (pictured) […]
Confex conference sees record attendance
A record 96 delegates attended the Confex conference this year in Lanzarote. Over 630 one-to-one meetings were held between members and suppliers, and attendees were also given an insight into […]
Hopwells and Windsor joint exhibition attracts over 500 visitors
Following its acquisition of Windsor Foodservice earlier this year, Hopwells joined forces with its new partner to put on a joint exhibition in Sheffield on 10 October. More than 70 exhibitors […]
Sysco GB to offer sustainability training to all 8,000 employees
Sysco GB has embarked on a plan to offer comprehensive training on sustainability to all 8,000 employees across its British businesses. The wholesaler has joined forces with specialist sustainability consultancy, […]
Halos and Crunchies join Country Range potato portfolio
Country Range has added Potato Halos and Potato Crunchies to its own-brand potato portfolio. Country Range Potato Halos comprise crispy coated rings filled with potato and onion, while Country Range Potato […]
SWA highlights net-zero challenges at Filshill visit by Patrick Harvie
The Scottish Wholesale Association (SWA) recently facilitated a visit by Patrick Harvie, the Scottish Government’s minister for zero carbon buildings, active travel and tenants’ rights, to its member JW Filshill’s […]
Thomas Ridley achieves BRCS certification and upgrades fleet
Following a prolonged period of investment across Thomas Ridley’s 100,000 sq ft storage and distribution site, which includes 20,000 sq ft of frozen warehouse space, the Suffolk-based foodservice company has […]
James Hall & Co celebrates achievements of employees
One hundred employees from across the James Hall group of companies have had their achievements recognised. The James Hall Achievement Awards saw staff from a wide range of departments, including […]
Unitas Local Living own-brand to replace Lifestyle
Unitas Wholesale has unveiled its new own brand, Local Living. The roll out of Local Living begins this month as 90 SKUs are transitioned from Lifestyle to the Local Living […]
CJ Lang acquires ScotFresh convenience chain
SPAR Scotland wholesaler CJ Lang & Son has acquired convenience chain ScotFresh Group. The acquisition involves the nine ScotFresh branded stores in Glasgow and the central belt of Scotland and […]
