Sales and profits dip for Bestway’s C&C/wholesale business
A “busy and challenging” time for Bestway Group saw pre-tax profit for the C&C/wholesale business in the year to 30 June 2015 dip from £49.2 million to £44.6 million on […]
Today’s managing director Bill Laird dies aged 54
Following a long battle with cancer, Today’s Group managing director Bill Laird, 54, has passed away. With an inscrutable face that hid a wicked sense of humour, Laird (pictured) joined what […]
Merchandising with…KP Snacks
Matt Collins (pictured), trading controller – convenience at KP Snacks, suggests how wholesalers can make the most of the crisps, snacks & nuts category in 2016. What are the key […]
East End Foods launches authentic Indian beers
East End Foods, the Landmark Wholesale ethnic foods specialist with a turnover of more than £180 million, has launched two Indian bottled beers: Himalayan Monkey and Shimla. Commercial director Paul […]
Glacéau smartwater unveils ‘Hit the Bottle’ campaign
Coca-Cola Enterprises has launched a new campaign for glacéau smartwater to tap into the ‘dry January’ trend. Based on the slogan ‘Going dry this January?’, the initiative champions those choosing to […]
Butterkist Yogurt Coated Popcorn coming soon
Tangerine Confectionery has set its sights on revolutionising the popcorn market with the launch of Butterkist Yogurt Coated Popcorn. Rolling out in late January, the new recipe captures the consumer […]
Walkers Squares now available in 50p PMPs
Stockists of Walkers Squares can now get their hands on 50p price-marked bags, brand owner PepsiCo has announced. In independents and symbol stores, the top 12 best-selling £1 PMPs account […]
Round-pound price mechanic added to Grace Aloe Vera Drinks range
Grace Foods has set its sights on accelerating growth across its Grace Aloe Vera Drinks range by adding a £1 price flash on Original, Strawberry, Mango and Peach variants. Available […]
Mars Chocolate expands 50p PMP range
Mars Chocolate has expanded its portfolio of price-marked lines by including six popular single-serve packs. Mars, Snickers, Twix, Bounty and Maltesers are now obtainable in price-marked versions, with Maltesers Teasers […]
New-look Always Dailies Pantyliners now in £1 price-marked packs
Always Dailies Pantyliners, the UK’s best-selling range within the liners segment (IRI), is now available to wholesalers in cases of six £1 price-marked packs. The round-pound mechanic has been incorporated […]
Bestway celebrates 40 years in cash & carry/wholesale
Bestway Wholesale this year celebrates 40 years in the C&C/wholesale business, having opened its first cash & carry depot in Acton, north-west London, in 1976. It currently operates from 63 branches […]
Palmer and Harvey upgrades vehicle technology
Palmer and Harvey is upgrading driver PDAs (personal digital assistant) this year to improve efficiency and customer service. The current system, consisting of nearly 1,000 hand-held devices, has been in place […]
