SPAR and Iceland Foods expand convenience retail partnership

SPAR and Iceland Foods expand convenience retail partnership

Date: May 21, 2026Leave a comment

SPAR UK is aiming to strengthen its frozen food category through a nationwide partnership with Iceland Foods. At present, 320 SPAR stores in England, Scotland, and Wales stock hundreds of […]

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Co-op Wholesale recruits ex-Bestway’s Robbie Moore as trading director

Co-op Wholesale recruits ex-Bestway’s Robbie Moore as trading director

Date: December 22, 2025Leave a comment

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 […]

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SPAR UK Conference attracts 480 delegates to South Africa

SPAR UK Conference attracts 480 delegates to South Africa

Date: April 3, 2024Leave a comment

A total of 480 independent SPAR retailers and families, national account customers, company-owned store colleagues, suppliers, and RDC and central office executives attended the recent SPAR UK 2024 Conference in […]

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SWA puts spotlight on wholesale at Holyrood Parliamentary Reception

SWA puts spotlight on wholesale at Holyrood Parliamentary Reception

Date: November 27, 2023Leave a comment

A Scottish Wholesale Association (SWA) Parliamentary Reception – attended by over 35 MSPs from all parties – has been held at Holyrood to highlight the importance and resilience of the […]

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