Blakemore acquires online wholesaler and retailer Vegan Store
AF Blakemore has purchased online wholesaler and retailer Vegan Store. Vegan Store was the UK’s first independent retailer of vegan products online. It stocks vegan food, drink, healthcare and beauty […]
Over-trade means extra focus – Matt Smith of Tayto
Tayto not only dedicates significant resources to wholesale, it also offers products that are not widely available in the mults, reports marketing director Matt Smith (pictured). What proportion of your […]
Global Brands extends Flare cocktail range with 70cl bottles
Following the growing success of sharing size RTDs (Nielsen), Global Brands has expanded its value canned cocktail brand, Flare, with three variants in 70cl bottles, exclusive to independent retailers. Sales […]
Filshill and KeyStore retailers help school kids prepare for new term
Glasgow-based wholesaler JW Filshill and KeyStore retailers in Scotland have been working with local communities to help children get ready for their return to school this week. Nick Hannah, director […]
JJ drivers Daniel and Florin help prevent a serious accident
Two JJ Foodservice drivers helped to prevent a potentially fatal accident after a driver’s brakes failed on the A1 motorway on 5 August. On their way to delivering groceries to […]
Coca-Cola kicks off Premier League shirt giveaway to mark start of season
Coca-Cola European Partners is giving consumers the chance to win thousands of football shirts to mark the beginning of the 2020/21 Premier League season. Running until October across selected packs […]
WKD MIXD launched to add sophistication to ready-to-serve category
SHS Drinks has relaunched its cocktails in cans under the WKD MIXD name. Presented in 250ml slimline cans, the 5% abv drinks are available in three flavours: Raspberry, Rhubarb & […]
Guidance updated on face masks in cash & carries
The Cabinet Office has updated its guidance on the wearing of face masks in cash & carry/wholesale depots in England. This follows a statement given to Cash & Carry Management […]
SPAR Scotland launches £30,000 Community Cashback campaign
SPAR Scotland has launched a Community Cashback campaign, with more than £30,000 to give away to community groups and charities around the country. Customers, store staff and CJ Lang employees […]
Filshill appoints new regional and area development managers
JW Filshill has bolstered its team in response to considerable sales growth during the Coronavirus lockdown period. Elaine Feeney (pictured) joins the Glasgow-based wholesaler as regional development manager covering the […]
Unitas launches a new magazine for customers of out-of-home members
Unitas Wholesale is launching a new magazine, website and app next month for customers of its foodservice and on-trade members. Bar & Kitchen replaces the group’s existing out-of-home publications, Caterer […]
Kholsa Wines becomes a member of Sugro
Khosla Wines, an on-trade and off-trade C&C/wholesaler based in Hayes, Middlesex, has joined Sugro UK. Khosla Wines is a beers, wines and spirits specialist with a 400-strong customer base and […]
