Thames Cash & Carry launches mobile ordering app
Thames Cash & Carry, of Reading, Berkshire, has launched a mobile ordering app to help its customers manage their orders on the move. The app, which has been developed by […]
Further expansion for Birchall Foodservice
Birchall Foodservice has added a 6,000 sq ft extension to the 7,500 sq ft cold store at its main site in Burnley, spending £260,500 to create space for an extra […]
RD Johns Foodservice takes over Chaffins
Landmark Wholesale member RD Johns Foodservice, of Newton Abbot, Devon, has taken over Chaffins Foodservice, of Redruth, Cornwall. A consequence is Chaffins’ departure from the Country Range Group, ending a […]
Confex launches a new website with added functionality
Confex has launched a new website at www.confex.ltd.uk – “leading the way in design and functionality within the industry”. The new website has a sharp, modern design, and enables Confex members […]
Ton Christiaanse leaves Brakes after just nine months
Brakes UK chief executive officer Ton Christiaanse has left the wholesaler after just nine months. He took over from Phil Wieland, who departed “to pursue other interests”. Christiaanse (pictured) joined […]
Financial support for Palmer and Harvey
Troubled Palmer and Harvey has entered into an arrangement with financier The Carlyle Group with the aim of securing significant capital investment. The terms of the potential transaction will include […]
‘The multiples want to become wholesalers’ – Bestway’s Choudrey
Bestway Group chief executive Zameer Choudrey CBE (pictured) used the occasion of his company’s 17th annual retail development awards scheme to spell out the C&C/wholesaler’s position in the wider market […]
Wholefoods specialist Suma joins the FWD
Vegetarian and eco-friendly wholesaler Suma Wholefoods, with turnover of £50 million, has joined the Federation of Wholesale Distributors. Based in the Elland district of Leeds, Suma was formed 40 years […]
Mevalco launches premium winter line-up
Mevalco, the fast-growing importer and wholesaler of super-premium Spanish fine foods, has launched its new winter range. The innovative line-up for caterers includes Ibérico acorn-fed free-range pork, 100% sustainably sourced […]
Dhamecha opens second branch in the Midlands
Dhamecha has opened its ninth cash & carry – in the Smethwick area of Birmingham. The 70,000 sq ft depot is Dhamecha’s second branch outside London – the company has […]
Blakemore Wholesale honours its top retail customers
Blakemore Wholesale’s top customers were honoured at the company’s third annual retailer of the year awards evening and charity dinner. Held at St George’s Park, Burton, Staffs, the event recognised […]
FWD supports wholesale flexible work study
A project supported by the FWD will look at ways of making employment in the cash & carry/wholesale industry more attractive to those who want to work on a part-time […]
