NBC delivers its largest member & supplier event and names four recruits

Date: July 1, 2024Leave a comment

At its recent member & supplier event, National Buying Consortium (NBC) announced that four new members – 6868 Fast Food, Aytac, Enzo Wholesale and Shop 4 Less – joined the […]

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NBC seeks new member director as Stuart Lane relinquishes formal ties

Date: May 7, 2024Leave a comment

Stuart Lane, one of the founding members of National Buying Consortium (NBC) and its first chairman, is standing down as a director. This follows the sale of his business, Lansdell […]

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NBC to hold member and supplier event on 19-20 June

Date: April 4, 2024Leave a comment

National Buying Consortium (NBC) will host its annual member and supplier event at Whittlebury Park Hotel near Silverstone on 19-20 June. Now in its fifth year, the event has grown […]

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NBC strengthens head office team

Date: February 12, 2024Leave a comment

National Buying Consortium (NBC) has announced two new recruits to its head office team. Helen Skidmore joins the National Distribution Network (NDN) team as customer services supervisor, taking over day-to-day […]

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Six more wholesalers join NBC

Date: January 30, 2024Leave a comment

National Buying Consortium (NBC) has recruited six new members: Precision Wholesale, based in Liverpool; Prime Cash & Carry, of Barking, London; Global Brand Supplies, of Thurrock; Tastebuds, of Upminster, Essex; […]

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NBC sponsorship helps raise funds for cancer charity

Date: September 26, 2023Leave a comment

National Buying Consortium’s sponsorship of a local community golf day and raffle helped to raise £1,000 for Cancer Research UK. The Arthingworth Open was played at The Cold Ashby Golf […]

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NBC boosts group revenue and profits and declares a dividend

Date: August 16, 2023Leave a comment

National Buying Consortium (NBC) has announced that group revenue rose to £27.3 million and group profits rose by over 60% in 2022. In addition, membership grew and is continuing to […]

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NBC networking event highlights further growth opportunities

Date: June 13, 2023Leave a comment

A golf day and networking event held by National Buying Consortium (NBC) at The Whittlebury Park Hotel near Silverstone enabled members and suppliers to understand the opportunities that exist for […]

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NBC appoints Elenie Abbott as consortium trading manager

Date: May 15, 2023Leave a comment

National Buying Consortium (NBC) has appointed Elenie Abbott as consortium trading manager, supporting the group’s relationships with suppliers. Formerly purchasing manager at The Essential Housewares Company, Abbott (pictured) has also […]

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National Buying Consortium hits £100 million in revenues

Date: May 4, 2023Leave a comment

In less than four years since its formation, National Buying Consortium (NBC) has hit a significant milestone – £100 million in revenues generated by the group on behalf of its […]

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Candy Hero signs up to NBC

Date: April 12, 2023Leave a comment

Bradford-based wholesaler Candy Hero has joined National Buying Consortium (NBC). Established in 2008 by two brothers with a mission to sell imported caffeinated mints and chewing gum, Candy Hero is […]

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NBC appoints Caroline Barr as business development manager

Date: October 28, 2022Leave a comment

National Buying Consortium (NBC) has appointed Caroline Barr as business development manager, reporting directly to managing director David Lunt. Barr (pictured) was formerly a national account manager for the out-of-home […]

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