SPAR Scotland to hold virtual trade show on 5 November
SPAR Scotland will host a virtual trade show and deliver a business update on 5 November. The theme for the event is ‘2020 Vision’. More than 150 suppliers have registered […]
Nisa charity hits £12 million mark in donations to local causes
The total raised for good causes via Nisa’s registered charity, Making a Difference Locally, reached the £12 million mark last month. Since the charity’s formation in 2008, Nisa retailers have […]
CCEP backs Monster Energy with Halo Infinite Xbox promotion
Coca-Cola European Partners has announced a new gaming partnership between Monster Energy and Microsoft’s 2021 Halo Infinite game. Now in its 17th year, the Halo franchise has sold over 79 […]
AF Blakemore launches new commission operator store model
AF Blakemore has launched a new commission operator SPAR store model. For each store in the programme, Blakemore will own the business, with the self-employed commission operators responsible for developing sales […]
Budweiser Brewing Group UK&I now sourcing 100% of its barley from British farms
Budweiser Brewing Group UK&I, part of AB InBev, has achieved its goal of sourcing 100% of the barley used for its UK-produced beers from British farms. The milestone, which has […]
Brakes recognised for sustainable fisheries support for seventh time
Brakes has been named MSC (Marine Stewardship Council) UK Foodservice Wholesaler of the Year for the seventh successive year. The honour is a testament to the commitment to quality and […]
St Pierre unveils individually-wrapped bakery range for on the go
St Pierre has launched a range of individually-wrapped bakery goods for on the go. Coffee shop closures due to Coronavirus fuelled strong demand for takeaway purchases, with a 13% rise […]
‘Do not overlook the high margins’ – Gavin Anderson of Republic Technologies
Gavin Anderson (pictured), general sales manager of Republic Technologies (UK), advises wholesalers on making the most of the tobacco accessories category. What proportion of your business goes through the cash […]
‘Better than you think’ campaign focuses on Rustlers’ quality credentials
Kepak has launched a national marketing campaign for Rustlers as part of a strategy to shift perceptions of the brand. ‘Better Than You Think’ puts the brand’s quality credentials at […]
Country Range Group leaves Unitas Wholesale
Country Range Group is leaving Unitas Wholesale, effective from 1 January 2021. Darren Goldney, managing director of Unitas, and Coral Rose, managing director of The Country Range Group, issued a […]
JJ Foodservice moves up 21 places in the Sunday Times Top Track 250
JJ Foodservice has moved up 21 places to 109 in the Sunday Times Top Track 250 list, which ranks Britain’s mid-sector private growth companies by sales. JJ has 11 UK […]
Millbrook Dairy Company launches 1057 Scottish cheddar brand
Millbrook Dairy Company has launched 1057, a premium, extra-mature Scottish cheddar brand. Named after the date when one of the last of the Celtic Kings – King MacBeth – lost […]
