Palse Snacks secures listing with Bestway
Palse Snacks is now listed by Bestway. “This marks a significant milestone for the brand as we continue to expand our footprint and wider network of independent retailers and customers […]
Bestway Wholesale appoints Charles Abraham as food service director
Bestway Wholesale has appointed Charles Abraham as food service director, strengthening its senior leadership team as the business accelerates its growth across catering, foodservice and the on-trade markets. Abraham has […]
Bestway Wholesale sees sales and profits decline in 2024/5
Bestway Wholesale saw sales decline from £1.63 billion to £1.56 billion in the year ended 30 June 2025. Gross profit was down from £119 million to £102.2 million, while operating […]
Co-op Wholesale appoints Lisa-Jayne Hanson as head of trading operations
Co-op Wholesale has appointed Lisa-Jayne Hanson as head of trading operations. Hanson (pictured) joins the business from Bestway where she spent more than four years as category controller of own-brand […]
Bestway’s Retail Showcase themed ‘World Cup Ready’
Bestway’s Retail Showcase 2026, which has the theme ‘World Cup Ready, will take place at the Coventry Building Society Arena (CBS) on 14 May. More than 700 retailers and guests […]
Bestway unveils ‘Buzz About The Sweetest Deals’ Easter campaign
Bestway Wholesale has unveiled its Easter 2026 national activation, ‘Buzz About the Sweetest Deals’, a large-scale omnichannel campaign. Running in more than 60 depots from 27 February to 26 March, […]
Bestway pays tribute to co-founder Younus Sheikh
Younus Sheikh, one of the co-founders of Bestway and a highly respected figure within the wholesale industry, has died. Sheikh (pictured) was a central architect of the Bestway business and […]
Bestway flagship ‘Thank You’ event sees 13% YOY volume growth to date
Bestway Wholesale has kicked off 2026 with its flagship ‘Thank You’ event, delivering exclusive once-a-year deals. Featuring ‘buy one get one free’ offers, multibuys and major savings delivering 50%+ PORs […]
Co-op Wholesale recruits ex-Bestway’s Robbie Moore as trading director
Co-op Wholesale has appointed Robbie Moore as trading director. Moore (pictured) joins the company after three years at Bestway Retail, latterly as director of trading – convenience. Before that he […]
Bestway Wholesale claims a channel first with Coca-Cola customer event
Bestway Wholesale recently held its largest and most ambitious customer event to date at its Park Royal depot. In a first for the UK wholesale channel, the iconic Coca-Cola Christmas […]
Bestway Wholesale honours contributions from staff, suppliers and retailers
Bestway Wholesale recently honoured the achievements of its retailers, suppliers and employees at The Bestway Awards 2025, held at London’s Marriott Grosvenor House. Hosted by singer and television presenter Myleene […]
Ascona extends partnership with Co-op Wholesale in new five-year deal
Independent forecourt retailer Ascona Group has signed a new five-year contract with Co-op Wholesale, cementing a partnership that has grown significantly since it began in 2020. The agreement will see […]
