Co-op Wholesale announces deal with 12 Sewell On The Go c-stores
Co-op Wholesale is accelerating its expansion in the forecourt convenience sector with a new partnership with Sewell On The Go. Under a five-year agreement, Co-op Wholesale will become the full […]
Co-op Wholesale charity MADL supports wellbeing in schools
Co-op Wholesale’s charity, Making a Difference Locally (MADL), has launched a new funding initiative aimed at supporting wellbeing in schools. The Mindful Fund will provide £50,000 in total for Co-op […]
BrewDog collaborates with Booker and Co-op for exclusive brews
Tapping into the evolving fruit beer trend, BrewDog has collaborated with Booker and Co-op to introduce two new exclusive fruity beers. Exclusive to Booker, Orange Crush (4.3% abv) is an IPA […]
Co-op Wholesale confirms multi-year partnership with Roadchef
Co-op Wholesale has confirmed a multi-year contract with leading UK motorway service area operator Roadchef. The contract includes bringing the Co-op offering to eight grocery stores, previously operated by SPAR, […]
New SPAR managing director Michael Fletcher to start in November
Michael Fletcher, the newly announced managing director of SPAR UK, will take up his role on 22 November. Starting in 1991, Fletcher (pictured) spent 22 years at Tesco plc, where […]
Bestway Drinks at Home exhibition ‘the best yet’
More than 350 Bargain Booze, Select Convenience, Costcutter and best-one retailers attended the 6th annual Drinks at Home exhibition hosted by Bestway Retail. The event at the Liverpool Exhibition Centre […]
Bestway opens second dual-branded store
Bestway Wholesale has opened its second dual-branded Costcutter and Bargain Booze store. The shop in Whiston, Merseyside, which has had a £100,000 refit to incorporate the ‘store within a store’ […]
Nisa Expo returns to Stoneleigh on 27-28 September
The Nisa Expo is returning as an in-person event this year. The trade show will take place at the NAEC Stoneleigh on 27-28 September. A gala dinner and awards ceremony […]
Nisa continues to support The One Foundation
To mark World Water Day (22 March), Nisa has announced that its retailers have collectively raised £751,000 for a charity that helps to fund clean water projects. The sum, which […]
New managing director for SPAR UK
SPAR UK has appointed Louise Hoste as its new managing director, a position she will assume in October. She takes over from interim MDs Chris Lewis and Jackie Mackenzie, who […]
Leading executives to speak at IGD Convenience Retailing Summit
The IGD Convenience Retailing Summit, which takes place on 26-27 September at etc.venues County Hall in London, will feature Steve Fox, Booker’s managing director – retail, and Ken Towle, CEO […]
The Co-op begins roll-out of own-brand to Nisa retailers
The Co-op has begun a programme to offer its own-brand products to stores operating as Nisa, the retail/wholesale concern that it recently acquired. Part one of the four-phase roll-out covers […]
