Blakemore Retail launches first SPAR Market store
Blakemore Retail has relaunched its store in Bala under the SPAR Market fascia following a complete refurbishment. The SPAR Market format is designed especially for larger convenience stores, with a […]
Mondelez launches limited-edition Cadbury Dairy Milk gifting bars
Mondelez is encouraging shoppers to spread a little kindness with its new limited-edition Cadbury Dairy Milk gifting bars. Available until the end of September, the bars (rsp £4.23) feature the […]
Win a visit from the Yorkshire Tea Little Urn tea van
Yorkshire Tea is inviting entries from convenience businesses across the UK to win a visit from its trusty tea van, Little Urn, this autumn. The aim of the initiative is […]
Jura Trading joins National Buying Consortium
Jura Trading, a specialist foodservice C&C/wholesaler and exporter based in Enfield, Middlesex, has joined National Buying Consortium (NBC). Established in 2017, Jura Trading offers a range of fresh, chilled, ambient […]
Appleby Westward appoints Dean Mason company-owned stores director
Appleby Westward, the regional distribution company for SPAR stores in the south-west, has appointed a new company-owned stores director to its executive team at Saltash. Dean Mason (right) joins the […]
Wholesale activity part of Boost’s 20th anniversary celebrations
Boost Drinks is marking its 20th anniversary this year with a host of events to celebrate its year-on-year growth and thank wholesalers, independent retailers and consumers for their continued support. […]
Country Range Group appoints Ton Christiaanse as chairman
Country Range Group (CRG) has appointed former Brakes CEO Ton Christiaanse as non-executive chairman. Christiaanse (pictured) has more than 30 years’ experience in FMCG, including CEO at Aviko, chairman of […]
FWD welcomes temporary extension of HGV drivers’ permitted hours
The Government’s announcement that HGV drivers’ permitted hours will be temporarily extended from Monday 12 July has been welcomed by the Federation of Wholesale Distributors (FWD). FWD chief executive James […]
JJ launches Collect & Save campaign to reduce pressure on HGV drivers
JJ Foodservice is offering savings of up to 30% when customers collect their order. The Collect & Save campaign has been launched to help reduce the pressure on UK HGV drivers. […]
SWA decarbonisation project moves into second phase
The Scottish Wholesale Association (SWA) is moving into phase 2 of its decarbonisation project designed to help members and the wider wholesale sector become greener and more sustainable. Phase 1 […]
FWD implores the Government to act immediately to secure food deliveries
The removal of COVID restrictions on 19 July in England will be a disaster for shops, pubs and restaurants unless the Government acts immediately to secure food deliveries, the Federation […]
Dhamecha officially launches 10th branch in Leyton
Dhamecha has officially launched its 10th branch in Leyton, London, with a range of introductory deals including “very strong” promotions on spirits and soft drinks. Since its acquisition of the […]
