Mars Wrigley’s Availability into Action campaign goes digital
Following the success of its ‘Availability into Action’ campaign, which was launched last year, Mars Wrigley has introduced an online tool designed specifically for independent retailers in the format of […]
Bobby’s Foods becomes exclusive distributor for Yummy bars
Bobby’s Foods has signed a deal to become the exclusive distributor for Yummy chocolate vitamin bars in the convenience channel. The Yummy bar is claimed to be a revolutionary product […]
Ex-Booker Andy Stubley joins Unitas as licensed strategy manager
Unitas Wholesale has recruited Andy Stubley to the newly created role of licensed strategy manager. Stubley (pictured) will join the group on 28 November from Booker where he spent more […]
Parfetts appoints Joe Kaye as general manager of Aintree branch
Parfetts has appointed Joe Kaye as the new general manager of its Aintree depot. Kaye (pictured) has been with Parfetts for 13 years. He started on the checkouts and was […]
Scottish wholesalers and Volvo run an electric vehicle trial
The Scottish Wholesale Association (SWA) and Volvo Trucks have launched a trial to accelerate the use of electric vehicles in Scotland’s wholesale industry. Glasgow-based wholesaler JW Filshill and other SWA […]
Bestway makes more senior appointments as part of growth plans
Bestway Wholesale has made further senior appointments to help deliver its growth plans. In addition to recruiting Les Mohammed and Jim Brown, both ex-Unitas, to its trading team, Bestway has […]
NBC appoints Caroline Barr as business development manager
National Buying Consortium (NBC) has appointed Caroline Barr as business development manager, reporting directly to managing director David Lunt. Barr (pictured) was formerly a national account manager for the out-of-home […]
Sugro UK achieves year-to-date growth of 22%
Sugro UK has achieved year-to-date growth of 22% on the same period in 2021. The strong performance was announced to the 70 delegates that attended the group’s recent convention in […]
Lomond introduces own-label cooked meats range
Lomond: The Wholesale Food Co has launched an own-label cooked meats range in response to customer demand for locally sourced, top-quality products. The new range includes sliced cooked meats and […]
Parfetts gives employees an 8% bonus
Employee-owned wholesaler Parfetts is awarding its employees an 8% profit share bonus to recognise their contribution to the continued growth of the business. The move follows a bonus of up […]
Smaller trips to SPAR stores increase by 10%
SPAR UK is seeing smaller trips to stores growing by 10%. “This footfall growth is a massive opportunity, especially when we capitalise on it with extra items in the basket,” […]
Kepak launches football-themed consumer and retailer promotion for Rustlers
Kepak is encouraging convenience retailers to get match day ready with its latest campaign for Rustlers. The initiative is designed to showcase the £106 million brand’s credentials as the ‘perfect […]
