Steve Irons returns to Bestway as head of contracts
Steve Irons has been appointed head of contracts (foodservice) at Bestway Wholesale. The appointment marks Irons’ return to Bestway – he was senior contracts & key accounts manager between 2012 […]
Filshill appoints Laurence Ward as regional development manager
JW Filshill has strengthened its KeyStore business support team with the appointment of Laurence Ward as regional development manager for the east and north of Scotland. Ward (pictured) joins the […]
Boost Drinks promotes its Sport range in depot
Boost Drinks is carrying out a range of trade activations to celebrate its Sport range, increased community support work and partnership with Leeds United Football Club. Following on from the […]
Costcutter retailers can earn rewards on Bestway and Batleys C&C shops
All retailers within the Bestway Retail symbol estate – including Costcutter retailers – can now earn rebate rewards on qualifying purchases from Bestway and Batleys cash & carries in line […]
Bestway to close its Batleys Coventry depot
Bestway Wholesale has confirmed that it will be closing its Batleys depot in Walsgrave, Coventry, and has embarked on a consultation process with the employees. An exact date for the […]
Industry stalwart Dave Warren recruited by Unitas
Dave Warren, who left Bestway in July after a year and a half as a category manager, has been recruited by Unitas Wholesale as a trading controller on a six-month […]
Bestway highlights opportunities during Edinburgh Festival Fringe
A purchasing study compiled by Bestway Wholesale of Edinburgh’s favourite food and drink highlights areas of opportunity during the Edinburgh Festival Fringe this month. Traditional American-style street food is no […]
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 […]
Boost sends its ‘little helpers’ to assist C&C customers
This Christmas, Boost Drinks has been getting in the festive spirit and lending a helping hand to busy customers stocking up for Christmas. At the start of December, staff from […]
SWA appoints Colin Smith as chief executive designate
The Scottish Wholesale Association has appointed Colin Smith (pictured) as chief executive designate. He succeeds current executive director Kate Salmon who is retiring after leading the trade body for 35 […]
Change of name for Bestway Batleys Foodservice
Bestway Batleys Foodservice – part of Bestway Wholesale – has been relaunched as BB foodservice. Bestway Wholesale managing director Martin Race said: “For years, wholesalers have been too preoccupied with […]
Essentially Cleaning range launched by Bestway
Bestway Wholesale has launched the Essentially Cleaning brand, comprising 40 products. Tony Holmes, sales director for foodservice and retail, said: “Catering businesses are under the spotlight, both from local authorities […]
