FWD launches petition asking for financial support for wholesalers
The Federation of Wholesale Distributors (FWD) has launched a petition asking the Government to grant food and drink wholesalers bespoke financial support: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/574623 The petition says: “Food and drink wholesalers […]
Wholesalers condemn decision to end zero VAT rate on PPE
The Government’s decision to end the zero rate of VAT on personal protective equipment (PPE) has been slammed by wholesale leaders. Responding to The Treasury’s confirmation that the domestic VAT […]
FWD welcomes Chancellor’s recognition of wholesale sector
New discretionary local authority grants in high alert areas are aimed at the “supply chains of those serving the hospitality industry”, alongside the new Job Support Scheme for open businesses […]
Nisa joins the FWD to add weight to lobbying power
Nisa Retail has joined the Federation of Wholesale Distributors, adding its weight to the trade association’s lobbying power. Nisa, which was acquired by Co-op in 2018, supplies more than 4,500 […]
FWD calls for specific wholesaler aid from the Government
Wholesalers should have access to the same government support as the retail, hospitality and leisure businesses they supply, the Federation of Wholesale Distributors has told an influential committee of MPs. […]
Tobacco track & trace: rigorous enforcement from 20 May
Wholesalers of tobacco products may have to turn customers away empty-handed when the new track & trace rules come into force on 20 May. Under the tobacco track & trace […]
Bestway calls for greater collaboration across the supply chain
Bestway Wholesale has called for greater collaboration and consideration across the supply chain in the face of increasing pressure due to COVID-19. Bestway is asking for a balanced approach to […]
FWD announces Gold Medals and names Coral Rose as new chairman
The FWD Gold Medals 2019 were revealed last night at Old Billingsgate, London. At the same time, it was announced that Coral Rose, managing director of Country Range, will become […]
FWD launches online training course for wholesale newcomers
An online training course for beginners in wholesale has been launched by the Federation of Wholesale Distributors. Designed by e-learning specialist Bolt Learning, the 20-minute ‘Introduction to Wholesale’ module demonstrates […]
FWD chief expresses concern over Sainsbury-Asda merger
The Federation of Wholesale Distributors’ chief executive James Bielby (pictured) claims that the proposed merger between Sainsbury and Asda will increase prices for smaller stores. He believes that reduced costs […]
Advantages of flexible working options highlighted by FWD
According to a new report commissioned by the FWD, there is a strong case for C&C/wholesalers to adopt flexible working options in their businesses. The study, by the Timewise consultancy, […]
FWD supports wholesale flexible work study
A project supported by the FWD will look at ways of making employment in the cash & carry/wholesale industry more attractive to those who want to work on a part-time […]
