CCEP launches Fanta Grape and Dr Pepper Cream Swirl
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) has announced the launch of Fanta Grape. Fanta accounts for almost one in every five flavoured carbonates sold in GB and is valued at almost three […]
Sterling signs up John D Forrest and selects TWC as data partner
John D Forrest, located in Dundee, has joined Sterling Supergroup. Founded in 1906, John D Forrest was acquired approximately 55 years ago by Gordon Hume, who, alongside his son Steven […]
Brakes launches £100,000 Menu Match promotion
Brakes has launched a new promotion offering more than £100,000 worth of prizes to its mybrakes rewards members. Menu Match allows a mybrakes rewards customer to ‘Peel and Play’ to […]
Scottish Wholesale Association announces Achievers 2026 winners
Scotland’s most innovative and forward-thinking wholesalers – and their people – were recognised at the Scottish Wholesale Achievers Awards last night (19 February). Now in its 23rd year, Achievers is […]
Charges removed for Nisa retailers who hit 75% sourcing requirement
The Nisa symbol group has removed standard membership fees, delivery charges and surcharges for retailers who source 75% of their stock from Co-op Wholesale. A complete reset of the Nisa […]
Anna Whitehouse keynote speaker for WiW Speed Mentoring event
The Women in Wholesale (WiW) Speed Mentoring event will take place on 7 May at London Museum Docklands. Supporting women’s career development in the wholesale industry, the event will feature […]
IGD identifies five trends shaping the convenience channel in 2026
The IGD (Institute of Grocery Distribution) has identified five key trends shaping the convenience channel in 2026. 1. Retailers are facing financial stress: Traditional categories are declining, leading to falling […]
Medina Foodservice Trade Show to be held on 5 March
More than 100 local and national food businesses are expected to attend the Medina Foodservice Food Show, which takes place on 5 March at Tapnell Farm, Isle of Wight. Caterers […]
Sysco GB pledges £500,000 to help SMEs access apprenticeship training
Sysco GB has announced a £500,000 Apprenticeship Levy Transfer Pledge to help small to medium sized enterprises (SMEs) and charities across the UK access apprenticeship training. This new pledge builds […]
The Wholesale Group launches Retail Bites digital magazine
The Wholesale Group has launched a new digital magazine, Retail Bites. Developed in collaboration with leading brands and industry experts, Retail Bites features insight, trends and practical advice for retailers […]
Glass inclusion in DRS in Wales criticised by FWD
The announcement that the Deposit Return Scheme in Wales will include glass from 2013 has been criticised by the FWD. The scheme in Wales will be launched in October 2027 […]
AF Blakemore promotes Marc Deakin to group supply chain & logistics director
AF Blakemore & Son has promoted Marc Deakin to group supply chain & logistics director. Deakin (pictured) has more than three decades of expertise at AF Blakemore, built across different […]
