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 […]
UWS celebrates Achievers wins and confirms £500m turnover target
United Wholesale Scotland (UWS) has strengthened its position as one of the UK’s leading wholesale and cash & carry operators after a standout night at the Scottish Wholesale Achievers awards, […]
North London based Enzo Wholesale signs up to Unitas
North London cash & carry operator Enzo Wholesale is to join Unitas in January. Operating from a 75,000 sq ft multi-temperature facility in Edmonton, Enzo has a customer base of […]
Unitas officially launches AI Academy for members and suppliers
Unitas Wholesale has officially launched its new AI Academy. Offered in partnership with PAIR, an AI educational platform used by global brands, the Unitas AI Academy offers its members and suppliers […]
Parfetts to leave Unitas Wholesale at end of next year
Parfetts is to leave Unitas Wholesale on 31 December 2026. Until that date, Parfetts will continue to trade under Unitas supplier terms. Unitas CEO John Kinney said at the Unitas […]
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 […]
Unitas publishes Focus On Back To School guide
Unitas has published its latest Focus On guide, Back To School. Focus On Back To School provides independent retailers with an at-a-glance guide to the bestselling products for this key […]
Lowestoft-based Lacons joins Unitas as an on-trade member
Lacons, an independent brewer and wholesaler based in Lowestoft, has joined Unitas Wholesale as an on-trade member. Lacons supplies more than 1,000 customer accounts across the East of England and […]
Gurms Athwal becomes trading director at Unitas
Unitas Wholesale has appointed Gurms Athwal as trading director, effective from 2 June. Formerly trading director for four years at Parfetts, Athwal (pictured) replaces Cheryl Hope, who has taken on […]
Unitas announces Connect Awards for members and suppliers
More than 650 wholesalers and suppliers attended the Unitas Connect Awards, the group’s annual celebration of the outstanding people, products, initiatives and achievements of the past year. Hosted by TV […]
Unitas to reward members with ‘fairer’ £2 million incentive
Unitas Wholesale members will share more than £2 million in incremental revenue in return for their participation in the group’s central promotions, publications and events. The ‘More for More’ incentive, […]
Parfetts to open Southampton depot later this year
Parfetts is to open its ninth depot – in Southampton – later this year as part of its plan to strengthen its national footprint. The new 113,000 sq ft depot […]
