Parfetts announces opening of first Go Local store in Glasgow
Parfetts has strengthened its presence in Scotland with the launch of its first Go Local store in Glasgow – a 1,000 sq ft shop led by experienced independent retailer Nathalie […]
UWS and TWC partnership: clear view of customers’ buying behaviour
United Wholesale Scotland has launched a web ordering analytics reporting platform in partnership with TWC Group. UWS has extended its partnership with TWC, commissioning a suite of additional reports that […]
CJ Lang acquires ScotFresh convenience chain
SPAR Scotland wholesaler CJ Lang & Son has acquired convenience chain ScotFresh Group. The acquisition involves the nine ScotFresh branded stores in Glasgow and the central belt of Scotland and […]
UWS Trade Show to include awards for retailers and suppliers
United Wholesale Scotland’s Trade Show 2023, which takes place on 15 August at The Crowne Plaza, Glasgow, will include an awards ceremony in the evening. Award categories include Best Licensed […]
Darren Bailey celebrates 30 years of service with Hancocks
Darren Bailey, store manager of Hancocks in Portsmouth, is celebrating 30 years of service with the confectionery wholesaler. Bailey (pictured) started working at Hancocks as a team member in Loughborough […]
UWS Day-Today Trade Show to take place on 15 August
United Wholesale Scotland (UWS) has announced that its Day-Today Trade Show 2023 will take place on Tuesday 15 August at The Crowne Plaza, Glasgow. Open to the group’s current symbol […]
Hancocks promotes Alice Moran to manager of Glasgow branch
Hancocks has promoted Alice Moran to manager of its Glasgow store. Moran (pictured) has worked for Hancocks in Scotland for the last 25 years. She joined the business as a […]
Bidfood to open new depots in Glasgow and Bedfordshire
Bidfood is to open two new depots in 2023 as part of a wider plan to strengthen its existing 24-strong depot network and offer customers a truly local service. The […]
Four million illicit cigarettes seized from Glasgow warehouse
More than four million illicit cigarettes, worth an estimated £1.6 million in lost duty and taxes, have been seized by HMRC from a warehouse in Glasgow. Investigations then led the […]
Standing out from the crowd: Colin McLean’s ambition for SPAR Scotland
Just over a year into the job, CJ Lang’s CEO Colin McLean has succeeded in making the business the top sales performer among the UK’s five SPAR wholesalers. He talks […]
Lomond extends food-to-go options
Lomond – The Wholesale Food Company has introduced more food-to-go options. Director Barbara Henderson said: “Whether it’s a bacon roll for breakfast, a sandwich for lunch or something sweet and […]
United Wholesale Grocers acquires Blakemore’s Gateshead depot
Glasgow-based United Wholesale Grocers has acquired AF Blakemore’s Gateshead depot. All 45 existing members of staff are being retained. A Landmark member, United Wholesale Grocers has two depots in Glasgow […]
