Landmark’s John Mills: wholesalers need to explore new horizons
At Landmark’s annual conference in Alicante, managing director John Mills (below) emphasised the need to build a long-term growth strategy. After the event he spoke to Cash & Carry Management’s […]
Southall wholesaler Nila goes out of business
Foodservice wholesaler Nila, of Southall, Middlesex, has ceased trading. Established 24 years ago, the company, headed by Mohammad Nilforoushan, had a turnover of £17 million. After four years of profitability, […]
Fundraiser David Lunt of Confex completes Marathon Des Sables Peru
David Lunt, business development director at Confex and a committed fundraiser for charity, has completed his biggest challenge yet – the first-ever Marathon Des Sables, Peru, on 4 December. The […]
A day in the life of Confex: see how the group operates
With year-to-date group turnover up by 18% and 21 new members already in 2017, Confex is on track to hit its £3 billion turnover target by 2020. The group also […]
Confex launches a new website with added functionality
Confex has launched a new website at www.confex.ltd.uk – “leading the way in design and functionality within the industry”. The new website has a sharp, modern design, and enables Confex members […]
Landmark changes: a new era – exclusive with John Mills
In his first interview since being appointed as managing director of Landmark Wholesale, John Mills (pictued) talks to Cash & Carry Management’s managing editor Kirsti Sharratt about serving the group’s […]
Seven leading wholesalers object to Booker-Tesco merger
Seven of the UK’s leading wholesalers have written a joint letter to the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) urging it to block the Tesco-Booker merger. The managing directors of Bestway, […]
14 extra members for Confex so far this year
Confex UK has signed 14 additional members so far this year, which will help it reach its turnover target of £3 billion by 2020 (up from £2.83 billion over the […]
10 years of central distribution for Confex
This year sees the 10th anniversary of Confex Central Distribution (CCD). Opened to provide a service to group members, the warehouse last year had a turnover of just over £25 […]
Seven new members join Confex to take turnover to over £2.5 billion
Major UK paper and office equipment wholesaler Spicers, with a turnover of £350 million, has joined Confex – one of seven concerns that have recently aligned themselves with the diversified […]
Weekly news summary 13th August 2014
HEADLINES THIS WEEK: – MOBILE MARKETING FIRST FOR SPAR UK – IMPERIAL TOBACCO CALLS FOR “COMMON SENSE” APPROACH – CONFEX MATCH-MAKING
