Parfetts’ former joint MD Greg Suszczenia passes away
Parfetts’ former joint managing director Greg Suszczenia has died. After finding out that he had terminal brain cancer a year ago, he retired from Parfetts to spend time with his […]
Unitas announces awards with special accolade for Suszczenia
Greg Suszczenia, former joint managing director of Parfetts, was presented with an Outstanding Achievement award at the Unitas Wholesale annual member awards last night (9 March). Suszczenia, who has worked […]
Parfetts appoints Guy Swindell and Noel Robinson as joint MDs designate
Parfetts has appointed Guy Swindell and Noel Robinson as joint managing directors (designate) from 1 June, with a plan for them to take up their full roles on 1 January […]
Parfetts to run a virtual trade show in May
Parfetts is running a virtual trade show on 13-22 May, with live sessions on the first two days. The show, which is free to join and open to all current […]
Gurms joins Parfetts as trading director from Hyperama
Parfetts has appointed Gurminder Athwal (pictured) as trading director to support its plans for further expansion. Athwal – or ‘Gurms’ as he is known – was formerly at Hyperama for […]
Parfetts prepares for a second wave with increased stockholding
Parfetts has completed preparations for a possible second wave of COVID-19 and associated regional or national lockdowns. The C&C/wholesaler, which operates from seven depots and is focused mainly on retail, […]
Parfetts MD urges suppliers to support key role of smaller retailers
Greg Suszczenia, joint managing director of Parfetts, has urged suppliers to acknowledge the key role played by smaller retailers during the COVID-19 crisis. “Our customers are in the heart of […]
Martin Race returns to wholesale as Parfetts’ trust chairman
Bestway Wholesale former managing director Martin Race (pictured) has been named as chairman of Parfetts’ trust board, replacing Graham Nuttall OBE. The employee-owned business’s board also includes joint MDs Greg […]
Parfetts achieves substantial increases in sales and profits
In the year to the end of June, Parfetts increased pre-tax profit by 17.5% to £6.1 million on sales up by 9.8% to £380 million. The employee-owned business, now with […]
Excited but cautious about the future: Greg Suszczenia of Parfetts
In a rare interview, Parfetts’ joint MD Greg Suszczenia (pictured) tells Cash & Carry Management’s managing editor Kirsti Sharratt about the opportunities he sees for the business. Since Parfetts was […]
Parfetts appoints Guy Swindell as retail director
Parfetts has appointed Guy Swindell, formerly head of customer development & marketing, as retail director. Swindell (pictured) joined the head office trading team in 2004 and has held various positions, […]
Another record year for Parfetts Cash & Carry
Parfetts Cash & Carry has announced record turnover for the second year running – up 6.8% to £345 million. Like-for-like sales grew by 16% (excluding tobacco). Joint managing director Greg […]
