The Wholesale Group launches Jake AI for wholesaler and supplier members

The Wholesale Group launches Jake AI for wholesaler and supplier members

Date: July 22, 2025Leave a comment

The Wholesale Group has launched Jake AI, with the aim of transforming how its 255 independent wholesale members and supplier partners compete in an increasingly complex marketplace. Produced with partner […]

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Country Range produces ‘Catering for Dementia’ guide

Country Range produces ‘Catering for Dementia’ guide

Date: July 22, 2025Leave a comment

Country Range has published its latest guide to Catering for Dementia. Aimed at caterers looking after residents who are living with dementia, the guide was produced in collaboration with International […]

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CJ Lang appoints Ashleigh MacPherson as business development manager

CJ Lang appoints Ashleigh MacPherson as business development manager

Date: July 21, 2025Leave a comment

SPAR Scotland wholesaler and retailer CJ Lang & Son strengthened its independent sales team. Ashleigh MacPherson (pictured) joins the company as business development manager for Glasgow, the central belt, Ayrshire […]

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Harlech Foodservice takes over fruit & veg wholesaler Oren Foods

Harlech Foodservice takes over fruit & veg wholesaler Oren Foods

Date: July 21, 2025Leave a comment

Harlech Foodservice has taken over Oren Foods, based in Penrhyndeudraeth, Gwynedd. Harlech has guaranteed the jobs of the 25 employees that worked at Oren Foods and is planning to add […]

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Bestway celebrates 50 years with star-studded tribute to Sir Anwar Pervez

Bestway celebrates 50 years with star-studded tribute to Sir Anwar Pervez

Date: July 15, 2025Leave a comment

Bestway Group welcomed 800 guests to the Royal Albert Hall on 10 July to celebrate Bestway’s 50th anniversary and pay tribute to its founder, Sir Anwar Pervez OBE, H Pk. Hosted […]

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GAP Convenience Distribution hosts biggest tradeshow to date

GAP Convenience Distribution hosts biggest tradeshow to date

Date: July 14, 2025Leave a comment

More than 80 suppliers engaged with hundreds of forecourt operators and convenience store retailers at G.A.P. Convenience Distribution’s biggest ever tradeshow.  The two-day event returned to the AJ Bell Stadium […]

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Parfest 2025 features over 1,000 deals and attracts record footfall

Parfest 2025 features over 1,000 deals and attracts record footfall

Date: July 14, 2025Leave a comment

Parfetts hosted its largest promotional event of the year, from 6 to 12 July across all eight of its UK depots. Now in its fourth year, Parfest combines promotional deals […]

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Kingfisher Drinks launches Sagres Sol & Mar in the UK

Kingfisher Drinks launches Sagres Sol & Mar in the UK

Date: July 14, 2025Leave a comment

Kingfisher Drinks has announced the launch of  Sagres Sol & Mar in the UK. The new product is available to grocery and convenience retailers from August onwards in retail packs […]

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Filshill ranked top in Advantage Group survey for 15th year in a row

Filshill ranked top in Advantage Group survey for 15th year in a row

Date: July 14, 2025Leave a comment

Glasgow-based wholesaler JW Filshill and its KeyStore symbol group have been ranked top among UK wholesalers and convenience symbol groups for the 15th year in succession in a survey by […]

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On-trade wholesaler Venus opens fifth depot to boost regional presence

On-trade wholesaler Venus opens fifth depot to boost regional presence

Date: July 14, 2025Leave a comment

Venus Wine and Spirits Merchants, which was acquired by Booker in June 2024, has opened its fifth distribution centre today (14 July). The 13,500 sq ft site in Kingswinford, West […]

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Kitwave up 26.7% in revenues but revises expectations for current year

Kitwave up 26.7% in revenues but revises expectations for current year

Date: July 11, 2025Leave a comment

Kitwave Group has announced a 26.7% rise in revenues (3.1% like-for-like) to £376.2 million for the six months ended 30 April 2025. Consolidated gross margin was up 1.1% to 22.6%, […]

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Exploded Sweets offers wholesalers 10% off their first order

Exploded Sweets offers wholesalers 10% off their first order

Date: July 11, 2025Leave a comment

Exploded Sweets, a fast-growing UK-based confectionery brand specialising in innovative freeze-dried sweets, is offering wholesalers 10% discount on their first order. Founded by Amy Stroud and her partner Simon Dickinson, […]

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