Republic Technologies presents 2020 Wholesale Awards
Republic Technologies has presented its 2020 Wholesale Awards, which acknowledge wholesalers and cash & carries that have ‘gone above and beyond to drive the tobacco accessories category in-depot’. Gavin Anderson, […]
Staff retention is a problem: Mark Jenkins of Brakes
With the number of job vacancies in the UK hitting a record high*, pressure on the wholesale industry is “extreme”, according to Brakes’ supply chain & operations director Mark Jenkins […]
SWA promotes local sourcing at two wholesaler workshops
The Scottish Wholesale Association (SWA) is running wholesaler workshops on 26 and 29 October to promote its ‘Delivering Growth Through Wholesale’ local supply chain initiative. The two half-day workshops (9am […]
United Wholesale Scotland boosts sales by 27% at trade show
A one-day food and drink show hosted by United Wholesale Scotland at its Queenslie depot boosted sales by 27% and increased footfall by 41% compared to the same day last […]
Nisa reintroduces Community Champion initiative
Nisa’s Making a Difference Locally charity is bringing back an initiative acknowledging Nisa retailers that go above and beyond for their local community. The Community Champion initiative will recognise different […]
Allan Leighton named as new president of GroceryAid
Allan Leighton, chairman of the Co-operative Group, BrewDog and Pizza Express, has been appointed as president of GroceryAid, effective from 1 January 2022. Leighton (pictured) commented: “The grocery trade has […]
Booker HGV drivers agree to new pay deal
HGV drivers at Booker’s Thamesmead site have voted ‘overwhelmingly’ for a new pay deal, the terms of which are confidential. This followed a threat of strike action by the drivers […]
Book now for CCM Chefs’ Own-Brand Awards lunch on 10 November
Cash & Carry Management magazine, in association with the Craft Guild of Chefs, will announce the winners of the CCM Chefs’ Own-Brand Awards 2021 at a prestigious awards lunch at […]
Halloween Trick & Mix Party Pack launched under Bebeto brand
Kervan Gida has launched a Halloween Trick & Mix Party Pack under its Bebeto brand. The Halal-certified 750g pack is available via the distributor Bramble Foods and contains a mix of […]
Parfetts expands Aintree depot to boost delivered and C&C business
Parfetts has completed an expansion of its Aintree depot. A dedicated loading area has been created for delivered operations, which have grown by 40% in the last two years from […]
JJ Foodservice increases London HGV driver salaries to £40K
JJ Foodservice has increased salaries by £5,000 to £40,000 for HGV drivers at its London branches (Enfield, Dagenham and Sidcup). “Drivers already have a hard job – we want […]
Functional prebiotic sweets join Blockhead range
Blockhead, the functional chewing gum brand, has unveiled its latest product innovation – functional strawberry flavoured prebiotic sweets. In addition to containing prebiotics, the sweets include ‘protein building blocks’ known […]
