Delivered wholesaling accelerates at Bestway
The delivered side of Bestway Wholesale has grown to the point where it now represents 44% of its business. That percentage could grow further with the news that the company […]
Head of marketing and digital Salih Sheikh leaves Bestway
Salih Sheikh (pictured), head of marketing and digital at Bestway, is leaving the C&C/wholesaler to become chief marketing officer of a start-up business within the food industry. A company spokesperson said […]
IGD Live tickets available at a discount until end of today
Tickets for IGD Live, which takes place at London’s Tobacco Dock on 6-7 November, are being offered at a discount until the end of today (Friday 4 October) at www.igdlive.com […]
Tom Gittins appointed managing director of Confex
Tom Gittins has become managing director of Confex, replacing Nicky White who is stepping down after 25 years at the helm of the buying group. Gittins (pictured), who was appointed […]
CJ Lang increases turnover for the first time in four years
Scottish SPAR wholesaler and retailer CJ Lang & Son increased turnover for the first time in four years – by 2.6% to £187.9 million – in the year ending 30 […]
Heineken UK advises wholesalers on premium lager sales
Heineken UK has released the third edition of its series of industry reports, Shelf Talk, this time focusing on the premium lager category. A resource for wholesalers, Shelf Talk offers […]
The Salt Company introduces 750g drum for five varieties
The Salt Company has introduced a convenient 750g drum across its most popular salt range. The five varieties are Fine Sea Salt, Table Salt, Himalaya Pink Salt, Rock Salt and […]
ACE record sales for laundry stain removal brand
Robinson Young, the UK’s sole distributor of laundry stain removal brand ACE, has reported record growth in sales volume of ACE after achieving a 41% year-to-date increase since 2018 (Nielsen). […]
RH Amar celebrates hat-trick of new distribution deals
Fine food distributor RH Amar has secured three new distribution deals. The company has teamed up with confectionery brand Candy Kittens to distribute its gourmet sweets across impulse, convenience & […]
Former CJ Lang wholesale director Dick Smith dies suddenly
Dick Smith, the well-known and highly respected former wholesale director at Dundee-based CJ Lang and Son, has died suddenly at the age of 80. Smith retired from CJ Lang in […]
Barr launches performance drink Rockstar XD POWER
Barr Soft Drinks is aiming to tap into growing consumer interest in energy drinks with additional functional benefits with the launch of Rockstar XD POWER. Available in two variants, Blue […]
Exponent follows acquisition of TRS with purchase of East End Foods
Private equity firm Exponent, which was recently reported as being engaged in the takeover of TRS Group (Cash & Carry Management: June) has now been linked with the purchase of […]
