Confex appoints Martin Williams as chairman
Martin Williams, who left Landmark Wholesale two years ago after 15 years as MD and 18 years in other capacities, has joined Confex as chairman – a newly-created position. In […]
Boost Drinks helps the trade and consumers beat the January blues
As part of its ongoing support for the independent sector, Boost Drinks has unveiled two promotions to kick start 2019. The offers comprise ‘12 bottles for the price of 10’ […]
Trebor sugar-free hard-boiled mints launched by Mondelez
Mondelez has launched the first sugar-free hard-boiled range under the Trebor brand. Cool Drops Sugar Free comes in two flavours, Extra Fresh and Lemon, in a 28g flip-top box with […]
TWC appointed to understand the oo in Typhoo
Typhoo has appointed insight specialists TWC to interpret the wholesale shipment data it purchases and strategically support the brand’s forthcoming relaunch into the wholesale channel. The relaunch will see Typhoo […]
Taylors of Harrogate: Wholesale is a real growth area
Darren Grealy (pictured), senior wholesale manager at Taylors of Harrogate, suggests that cash & carries complement in-store offerings with online fixtures. How are you looking to develop your business through […]
KitKat ‘Make A Break For It’ promotion launched by Nestlé Confectionery
Nestlé Confectionery has launched a new on-pack promotion for KitKat, giving consumers the chance to win a special break to one of 10 exotic destinations such as Miami, Cuba, Thailand […]
Blakemore makes plans after cash & carry disposal
AF Blakemore & Son chairman Peter Blakemore has stressed how the company’s long-term strategic investment plan is enabling it to maximise future growth opportunities across the convenience, wholesale and specialist […]
Seventh year of Wing Yip young chef competition
The Wing Yip young chef competition – now in its seventh year – has been launched. It is open to chefs and catering students across the UK and Ireland who […]
Euro Food Brands appointed UK distributor for Ainsley Harriott range
Euro Food Brands has been appointed the new UK distributor for Ainsley Harriott flavoured couscous and premium cup soup. The Ainsley Harriott range has recently undergone a packaging revamp, giving […]
Confex rolls out app to wholesale members
Confex plans to roll-out its new white label app to its wholesale members free of charge during 2019. The app allows Confex members to access thousands of national promotions and […]
Quarterly growth at Booker following alignment with Tesco
Booker’s income continues to grow since its alignment with Tesco. Third quarter figures for the retail multiple (to 24 November 2018) show that like-for-like sales of the C&C/wholesaler grew by […]
Full-scale management changes at Bestway Wholesale
Bestway Wholesale, under managing director Dawood Pervez, has appointed Andy Cresswell chief retail officer – one of several changes at the C&C/wholesaler. His responsibilities cover company-owned and franchised stores including […]
