John Baines to retire from Unitas next year
John Baines, trading director of Unitas Wholesale, will retire from the business in May 2022. Baines (pictured) has played a leading role in the buying group since he joined Nisa-Today’s […]
Booker HGV drivers vote to strike
Forty drivers, employed by Booker Retail Partners at its Thamesmead site, have voted unanimously for strike action. This follows a dispute caused by Booker Retail Partners putting in place a temporary […]
Sysco acquires specialist wholesaler Medina Foodservice
Sysco Corporation is acquiring specialist regional wholesaler Medina Foodservice. From sites on the Isle of Wight and in Southampton, Medina Foodservice serves Southern England with a wide range of products […]
JJ Foodservice adds more collection bays to its Sidcup depot
JJ Foodservice has invested in new collection bays at its Sidcup branch to boost capacity by 150% in response to increased demand for collection. The business launched a ‘Collect […]
Nisa to launch a series of one-week deals
Nisa is launching a ‘One Week Deal’ campaign, starting at the end of September, with 15 special one-week-only deals running through to the first week of 2022. Each of the […]
TWC WholeView gives suppliers an ‘unbeatable view’ of wholesale data
Designed to revolutionise suppliers’ ability to make informed decisions fast, and drive sales in wholesale, the new WholeView from TWC has been launched. TWC WholeView presents wholesale shipment data clearly […]
KBE Drinks introduces Peacock Lychee & Lime cider
KBE Drinks has introduced a new flavour for Peacock, its award-winning cider brand. Peacock Lychee & Lime is the first ever lychee-flavoured cider in the UK market. It contains sweet […]
Bestway Retail Development Programme back in-person
The Bestway Retail Development Programme – which includes the Bestway Retail Development Awards – is back with in-person events. The programme is designed to help retailers accelerate growth within their […]
Specialist bakery wholesaler BAKO joins the FWD
Specialist bakery ingredients and finished goods wholesaler BAKO has joined the Federation of Wholesale Distributors (FWD) as a full member. BAKO supplies bakery products and ingredients to 4,000 customers throughout […]
Fáilte Foodservice becomes a Living Wage Employer
Fáilte Foodservice has become accredited as a Living Wage Employer. The commitment will see everyone working at the Glasgow-based wholesaler receive a minimum hourly wage of £9.50, which compares to […]
Nestlé promotes Macmillan’s Coffee Morning with wholesaler roadshow
In the run-up to Macmillan Cancer Support’s Coffee Morning on 24 September, Nestlé has been championing the charity’s flagship fundraiser through a nationwide campaign, donating 10p from the sale of […]
Fisherman’s Friend Original Extra Strong launched in PMP for wholesale channel
For the first time in the brand’s 156-year history, Fisherman’s Friend will be introducing price-marked packs to cash & carries and delivered wholesalers this September. The launch is in line […]
