Birmingham-based Giro Food rejoins Unitas
Birmingham-based foodservice wholesaler Giro Food is to rejoin Unitas after a brief absence from the buying group. Purchasing manager Usmaan Akram said: “After reviewing the opportunities available to us in […]
Winning with Unitas supplier guide published
Unitas has published a new guide, Winning with Unitas, which demonstrates how suppliers can optimise their investment in the group. The guide illustrates how Unitas can drive volume and growth […]
Unitas announces member and supplier award winners
Unitas has announced the winners of its annual awards. In front of 650 guests at Liverpool’s International Convention Centre, Unitas CEO John Kinney, assisted by comedian Jason Manford, shone the […]
Unitas overhauls services for wholesalers and suppliers
Unitas has announced a major overhaul of its services for wholesalers and suppliers to provide ‘execution at scale’ across retail and foodservice. At Connect26, the group’s annual trade show in […]
Unitas produces Focus on Confectionery Spring Seasons guide
Unitas has produced a Focus on Confectionery Spring Seasons guide. Available now on the Plan for Profit website and app, the new guide includes the latest sales data, practical advice […]
Unitas produces Focus on Sustainability guide for retailers
Unitas has produced a guide to support retailers to run more sustainable stores. 55% of Gen Z shoppers make sustainability a priority (Mintel), and 57% of UK adults see climate […]
Unitas outperforms market in retail and foodservice
Unitas outperformed the market in both retail and foodservice during 2025: in retail it was up by 2.4% versus the market, and in hospitality it was up by 11%. At […]
Unitas appoints ex-Blakemore David Cooke as COO in executive reshuffle
Unitas has appointed David Cooke to the newly created role of chief operating officer. Cooke (pictured) joins Unitas after three-and-a-half years as group commercial director of AF Blakemore. He has […]
Blakemore announces initiatives to support independent SPAR retailers
The 2023 SPAR Retail Show, hosted by Blakemore Trade Partners (BTP), focused on the theme of ‘Sustainable Growth’, and one retailer received a £100,000 investment fund to develop his business. […]
Blakemore appoints David Cooke as group commercial director
AF Blakemore & Son has appointed David Cooke to the newly created role of group commercial director. Cooke (pictured) has a background in trading, proposition and product development gained through […]
