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 […]
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 […]
Co-op Wholesale and Costcutter renew partnership
Co-op Wholesale and Costcutter Supermarkets Group (CSG) have renewed their partnership. The deal means that Co-op Wholesale (previously known as Nisa) will continue to act as primary wholesaler to Costcutter […]
Bestway announces Costcutter partnership with James Retail
Bestway Retail, part of Bestway Wholesale, has announced a new long-term partnership with James Retail – the 40-strong convenience and travel interchange operator owned by experienced retailer Jonathan James. The […]
Bestway’s Jagrupe Singh Binnig awarded a British Empire Medal
Jagrupe Singh Binnig, a new business manager at Bestway Wholesale and a former Costcutter retailer, has been awarded a British Empire Medal (BEM) in the King’s New Year’s Honours list […]
Bestway removes fuel levy for Costcutter stores and reduces prices
Bestway Retail has removed the fuel levy (previously £3.66 per delivery) for all mainland Costcutter stores for deliveries made since 1 January 2025. In addition to lifting the fuel levy, […]
Bestway celebrates achievements of employees, retailers and suppliers
Bestway Wholesale honoured outstanding contributions from its employees, retailers and suppliers at The Bestway Awards 2024, held at the Marriott Hotel, Park Lane, London. Hosted by TV and radio sports […]
Bestway attracts three senior executives back to the business
Bestway Retail, which operates several retail brands including Best-one, Costcutter, Bargain Booze and Wine Rack, has announced three senior appointments to its retail team. Nick Russell has rejoined the business, […]
CJ Lang appoints new finance director and trading director
CJ Lang & Son, the wholesaler for SPAR in Scotland, has strengthened its executive team with two new appointments. Chris Boyle (pictured) has joined the company as finance director from […]
More than 800 retailers expected to attend Bestway Retail Showcase
Bestway Retail has announced that its Retail Showcase 2024 will take place at the Coventry Building Society (CBS) Arena on 15 May. More than 800 retailers are expected to attend […]
Bestway recruits 57 more Penny Petroleum stores to Costcutter
Bestway Retail has announced that it has entered into a new long-term partnership with Penny Petroleum, the fifth largest independent petrol forecourt operator in the UK. Over the last three […]
Costcutter and Bargain Booze dual-branded store increases sales by 48%
Bestway Retail, which introduced its ‘store within a store’ model last year, bringing together Costcutter and Bargain Booze, has increased sales in its Bolton dual-branded store by 48% since its […]
