Booker replaces Palmer and Harvey as Shell supplier
Booker, which is shortly expected to hear for certain that its bid to merge with Tesco has been given clearance by the Competition & Markets Authority, is one of a […]
Job vacancies for Palmer and Harvey employees?
Following the news about Palmer and Harvey going into administration, Cash & Carry Management is inviting any wholesalers with suitable job vacancies to contact us so that we can post […]
Help raise £375,000 for the employees of Palmer and Harvey
A crowd-funding page has been launched to help support the 2,500 employees and their families affected by Palmer and Harvey’s placement into administration. With the aim of raising £375,000, the […]
Palmer and Harvey placed in administration
Palmer and Harvey has gone into administration with 2,500 immediate job losses after failing to secure additional funding to support the business, according to PwC. The remaining 900 employees will assist […]
Bestway takes Select & Save business from Nisa
Bestway Wholesale has been awarded the delivery contract for Select & Save, ending the 65-store retail chain’s 15-year arrangement with Nisa. Following the signing, the C&C/wholesaler’s symbol development director James […]
Financial support for Palmer and Harvey
Troubled Palmer and Harvey has entered into an arrangement with financier The Carlyle Group with the aim of securing significant capital investment. The terms of the potential transaction will include […]
Research role for former P&H manager Andrew King
Researcher Nielsen Brandbank has created a new division dealing with product information and logistics for wholesalers. It is being headed by Andrew King (pictured), who in 19 years with Palmer […]
Jenny Wren Christmas Collection launch follows P&H listing
Jenny Wren, the Kentish chocolate firm, has introduced its first-ever Christmas box for the “neglected” sub-£10 gifting category. Based on a three-layered folding format, the Christmas Collection features 12 hand-finished […]
JTI and Imperial pledge more funding to assist P&H takeover
Imperial Tobacco and JTI have pledged to provide financial support to Palmer & Harvey (P&H) in order to enable it to conclude a takeover by Carlyle, the buyout firm, reports […]
Darren Goldney appointed managing director of Today’s Group
Today’s Group has announced the appointment of Darren Goldney (pictured), formerly commercial director of Palmer and Harvey, as managing director with effect from 13 November. Before joining Palmer and Harvey […]
Palmer and Harvey launches Bakedirect van sales division
Bakedirect has joined Palmer and Harvey’s direct van sales operations, which already includes Sweetdirect and Snacksdirect. The 25 van service, linked to suppliers including Warburtons, McVitie’s, Premier Foods and Carrs […]
Ex-Tesco man becomes Palmer and Harvey chief executive
Tony Reed (pictured), who previously spent 38 years with Tesco, has become chief executive of Palmer and Harvey. His most recent posts with the retail multiple were as CEO of […]
