Wholesale Industry News
Sugro UK appoints Sue Hubber as business development manager
Sugro UK has appointed Sue Hubber as business development manager for the south. Hubber (pictured) joins the group from First Quality Foods, where she was commercial manager. Before that she […]
SWA welcomes delay of deposit return scheme until March 2024
The Scottish Wholesale Association (SWA) has welcomed the news that the deposit return scheme (DRS) for Scotland will be delayed until next spring. Originally due to take effect on 16 […]
Booker boosts sales by 12%, driven by catering performance
Booker achieved like-for-like sales growth of 12% to £8.68 billion in the 52 weeks ended 25 February 2023. Excluding tobacco, total Booker sales growth was 18.4%. Profit figures were not […]
A thousand retailers to attend Bestway Retail Showcase
Bestway is to hold a new event – the Bestway Retail Showcase 2023 – at the Liverpool Exhibition Centre on 25 May 2023. Over 1,000 retailers will attend the Showcase […]
Country Range Group introduces American Cherry Pie
Country Range Group has introduced an American Cherry Pie, which is suitable for vegans. Available through the 11 independent wholesalers that make up the Country Range Group, the new product […]
Parfetts achieves record sales over Easter
Parfetts saw record sales over the Easter period. During the week ending 9 April, the network of eight depots achieved sales of £17.09 million. The result was aided by an […]
KeyStore supports Scottish Huntington’s Association Dance 100
KeyStore – the symbol group operated by JW Filshill – is supporting the Scottish Huntington’s Association as its first corporate song sponsor. The charity is preparing to take over George […]
Candy Hero signs up to NBC
Bradford-based wholesaler Candy Hero has joined National Buying Consortium (NBC). Established in 2008 by two brothers with a mission to sell imported caffeinated mints and chewing gum, Candy Hero is […]
Nisa retailers to receive cash rebate as part of Fresh Rewards
Nisa has simplified its Fresh Rewards rebate scheme to give independent retailers the opportunity to be rewarded financially. Following retailer feedback, the percentage of financial returns previously held within a […]
Sugro UK introduces Drive Your Sales retailer guide
Sugro UK has introduced a retailer guide aimed at providing category guidance, seasonal advice and updates on legislation. Based on expert and statistical research and data, Drive Your Sales offers […]
Women in Wholesale will celebrate difference at mentoring event
Heidi Easby, category director at Brakes, and Elaine Hayes, claims manager at Costco, are two of the eight senior female leaders presenting at the Women in Wholesale (WiW) Speed Mentoring […]
Parfetts boosts turnover to £605 million and implements pay rises
Parfetts saw turnover rise by over 6% from £570 million to £605 million in the year ended June 2022. Profit has not been disclosed. The wholesaler has also announced an […]
