Wholesale Industry News
CJ Lang colleagues complete a firewalk in aid of Marie Curie
More than 40 colleagues from CJ Lang & Son have taken part in a firewalk at the company’s Dundee depot to raise funds for SPAR’s national charity partner Marie Curie. […]
Bidfood adds four new landscape designs to its fleet
Bidfood has added four new designs of landscapes to its fleet to celebrate over a decade since the original designs first hit the roads. As a nod to the company’s […]
Sugro UK introduces open banking service to members
Sugro UK is offering its wholesale members the chance to reduce costly card transaction charges with a new open banking service. The buying group has agreed a deal with b2b.store […]
FWD invites nominations for Wholesale Stars awards
The FWD has launched a new set of awards for people who are developing their skills through apprenticeships, training or academic study with the support of their employer. The Wholesale […]
Country Range relaunches apple pie to be vegan friendly
Country Range Group has revamped the recipe for its Deep Dish Bramley Apple Pie so that it is now suitable for vegans. Made using Irish Bramley apples and vegan pastry […]
SPAR launches second UK-wide Community Cashback Scheme
Following the success of its £100,000 Community Cashback Scheme last year, SPAR is repeating the programme this year, giving grants to local organisations and charities. Starting on 1 February, shoppers […]
Bestway Wholesale sees 11% rise in turnover and 90% uplift in profits
Bestway Wholesale achieved an 11% rise in turnover to £2.94 billion in the year ended 30 June 2022, while profit before tax increased by 90% to £70.8 million. “The increase […]
Parfetts expands team to support retailers
Parfetts has expanded its team to support retailers. Three new regional managers have been appointed to lead a network of 25 regional development advisors and four store development managers. The […]
AF Blakemore appoints Odeon Cinemas MD Carol Welch as CEO
AF Blakemore & Son has appointed Carol Welch as chief executive. She will join the business in April, succeeding Jerry Marwood who is leaving to focus more time on his […]
Sysco GB extends partnership with City Harvest
Sysco companies Fresh Direct and Wild Harvest have joined Brakes’ London depot in forming a new partnership with emergency food charity City Harvest to provide surplus food to vulnerable groups. […]
Mevalco links with restaurateurs and retailers to promote Spanish cuisine
Ten leading restaurateurs and several retailers have joined forces with Spanish food importer and wholesaler Mevalco and Asturias government’s international trade body Asturex to bring a range of specialist goods […]
Country Range Group smashes fundraising target
The Country Range Group’s member wholesalers and central office team helped to raise £186,190 for various national and local charities as part of the organisation’s 30th anniversary celebrations. The group’s initial […]
