Wholesale Industry News
Winners of the 2022 CCM Chefs’ Own-Brand Awards announced
Cash & Carry Management, in partnership with the Craft Guild of Chefs, has announced the winners of the 2022 CCM Chefs’ Own-Brand Awards. An exclusive awards lunch for the winners […]
Wholesalers criticise the new Energy Bills Discount Scheme
The FWD has expressed its disappointment following the Chancellor’s announcement about a new energy bills support package, effective from April. The new Energy Bills Discount Scheme for UK businesses will […]
Caterforce invites suppliers to invest in group initiatives
Caterforce is encouraging a collaborative approach to business by promoting its services to suppliers. It is inviting suppliers to invest in the Caterforce Sales Hub for 2023 to gain insight […]
TWC to produce regular reports on sales through GB convenience stores
TWC is launching SmartView Convenience, which it claims will be the most representative EPoS market read covering independent retail and wholesaler-supplied symbol stores in GB. The service is in partnership […]
Appleby Westward appoints Duncan Jelfs as commercial director
Appleby Westward has appointed Duncan Jelfs as commercial director. Jelfs (right) was formerly business development director at Costcutter between 2009 and 2018, and he then joined Bestway Wholesale as sales […]
Nikki Fox promoted to head of catering at Booker
Nikki Fox has been promoted to head of catering at Booker. Fox (pictured) joined Booker in 2019 as category manager – foodservice, and last April she became interim head of […]
SPAR introduces five new own-label confectionery lines
SPAR has introduced five new own-label confectionery lines, supported with in-store PoS to drive consumer awareness and sales. Giant Strawberries, which are vegan and vegetarian friendly, Yummy Bears, and Sour […]
Country Range Group strengthens its central office team
The Country Range Group has strengthened its central office team with a trio of new appointments. Rachel Porter and Graham Caldwell have joined the group as marketing managers, while Tom […]
Q Catering appoints Tony Blake as commercial director
Sittingbourne-based Q Catering has appointed Tony Blake as its new commercial director. Blake (pictured) previously led the buying & marketing function at Kent Frozen Foods (KFF), where he spent a total […]
Nisa supports 12 charities with 12 Days of Christmas initiative
Nisa’s charity, Making a Difference Locally (MADL), has got into the Christmas spirit this week with the launch of its final initiative of the year – the 12 Days of […]
AF Blakemore reports 19% sales rise but a £3.3 million pre-tax loss
AF Blakemore & Son has announced 19% sales growth to £1.19 billion for the year ending 1 May 2022. However, it reported a pre-tax loss of £3.3 million, down from […]
KeyStore brings Christmas cheer to food banks and nurseries
JW Filshill’s convenience store group KeyStore is once again encouraging retailers to support children’s nurseries in their area by donating Christmas selection boxes. The initiative was inspired last year by […]
