NBC launches DRS Planning Tool to help wholesalers prepare for cashflow impact
National Buying Consortium (NBC) has launched a new Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) Planning Tool to help its members prepare for the financial impact of the scheme. The service includes a […]
NBC highlights wholesalers’ financial concerns about Deposit Return Scheme
National Buying Consortium (NBC) has welcomed the aims of the UK Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) while warning that the financial impact on wholesale, cash & carry and foodservice distributors must […]
Vape Supplier Ltd joins NBC as latest member
Birmingham-based wholesaler Vape Supplier Limited (VSL) has joined NBC as its latest member as the business continues to accelerate its expansion into food and drink. VSL supplies thousands of independent […]
NBC conference showcases wholesaler and supplier collaboration
Industry challenges, supplier collaboration, and the launch of the NDN B-2-B Portal were key discussion points at the recent National Buying Consortium (NBC) Conference in Budapest. It was the group’s […]
NBC annual conference is now sold out
National Buying Consortium (NBC) has announced that its 2026 annual conference has now sold out. The event will take place in Budapest on 2-5 July, A spokesperson for NBC said: […]
NBC boosts revenue and attracts ‘immense interest’ from wholesalers
National Buying Consortium’s revenue grew to over £39 million in 2025 and it increased the terms returned to members – on time and in full – by over 39% year […]
NBC appoints new member directors and confirms revenue growth
National Buying Consortium (NBC) has announced that Kevin Jopson, co-owner and managing director of Northern Retail Group, and Joe Marlow, managing director of Spectrum Foodservice, are becoming member directors of […]
NBC-sponsored golf day raises funds for cancer charity
For the third year running NBC has sponsored The Arthingworth Open, a local, fun golf day supported by a charity raffle in recognition of a former winner, Cathy Newman, who […]
NBC’s David Lunt to run London Marathon – his 69th marathon
NBC’s managing director David Lunt is running the London Marathon this weekend – his 21st London Marathon and his 69th over the years! He is once again running for the […]
NBC trade show highlighted interest from wholesalers and suppliers
NBC’s recent trade show, held at the Whittlebury Hall Conference Centre, attracted a record number of members and suppliers. “Since the group started in 2019, the trade shows have grown […]
‘We consider ourselves to be The Alternative Buying Group’ – NBC
The last 12 to 18 months have seen strong revenue growth for NBC’s member companies – over £8 million year on year – and a significant investment in resourcing the […]
NBC appoints Clare Spindler as business development manager
NBC has appointed Clare Spindler as business development manager. With its clear intentions of developing and delivering commercial relationships between its members and suppliers, and fulfilling its value of working […]
