The Wholesale Group’s first tradeshow attracts more than 190 suppliers

The Wholesale Group’s first tradeshow attracts more than 190 suppliers

Date: March 24, 2025Leave a comment

The Wholesale Group’s first tradeshow, held last month at Cheltenham Racecourse, attracted more than 190 suppliers and 180 executives from wholesale members. Jess Douglas, joint managing director commented: “To see […]

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Eleven new members for The Wholesale Group

Eleven new members for The Wholesale Group

Date: February 27, 2025Leave a comment

In the year to date, The Wholesale Group has added 11 new wholesale members, bolstering its annual group turnover to £4.52 billion. The new members span both retail and foodservice, and […]

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Development and innovation focus for The Wholesale Group

Development and innovation focus for The Wholesale Group

Date: February 10, 2025Leave a comment

More than 65 suppliers attended The Wholesale Group’s first foodservice event earlier this month. Held at Eastwood Hall in Nottingham, the Development & Innovation Days included foodservice member meetings to […]

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The Wholesale Group shares vision and ambitions with suppliers

The Wholesale Group shares vision and ambitions with suppliers

Date: January 21, 2025Leave a comment

The Wholesale Group shared its bold ambitions and vision with suppliers at a recent briefing in London. The event attracted more than 50 channel directors plus 150 representatives from leading […]

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Six more wholesalers sign up to The Wholesale Group

Six more wholesalers sign up to The Wholesale Group

Date: January 10, 2025Leave a comment

The Wholesale Group has begun the new year with the addition of six new members. The buying group, which came into effect on 1 January 2025, has brought together the […]

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Head office team of The Wholesale Group announced

Head office team of The Wholesale Group announced

Date: November 13, 2024Leave a comment

The head office team of The Wholesale Group has been announced (see image above). In addition, Cash & Carry Management can confirm that all members of Confex and Fairway Foodservice […]

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Confex and Fairway Foodservice merge to form The Wholesale Group

Confex and Fairway Foodservice merge to form The Wholesale Group

Date: November 11, 2024Leave a comment

Confex and Fairway Foodservice have merged to form The Wholesale Group. The group will be led by joint managing directors Tom Gittins and Jess Douglas, with Martin Williams and Coral […]

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Confex celebrates group, member and supplier achievements

Confex celebrates group, member and supplier achievements

Date: March 28, 2024Leave a comment

The Confex Trade Show and Awards Dinner 2024, held earlier this month at Cirencester De Vere Hotel, attracted nearly 350 attendees. There were 85 supplier stands spanning categories across retail, […]

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Confex and Jisp launch loyalty club with shared return on investment

Confex and Jisp launch loyalty club with shared return on investment

Date: February 12, 2024Leave a comment

Confex has announced a partnership with Jisp to launch its own wholesale loyalty and rewards platform for its members and their retailers. The new ‘Confex Savings Club powered by Jisp’ […]

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Channel Islands based Alliance joins Confex

Channel Islands based Alliance joins Confex

Date: January 31, 2024Leave a comment

Confex has welcomed Alliance, in the Channel Islands, as its newest member. Alliance has been trading for 30 years and has a turnover over of £37 million, adding to Confex’s […]

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Freemans Event Partners to put carbon labelling on menus at sporting events

Freemans Event Partners to put carbon labelling on menus at sporting events

Date: January 18, 2024Leave a comment

Confex member Freemans Event Partners has formed a partnership with food sustainability firm Klimato that will allow carbon labelling to be placed on menus at venues including Wembley Stadium, Lord’s […]

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Confex extends data partnership with TWC for four more years

Confex extends data partnership with TWC for four more years

Date: November 2, 2023Leave a comment

Confex has extended its data partnership with TWC for four more years. In October 2021, Confex embarked on a collaboration with TWC, with the primary objective to revolutionise the accessibility […]

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