Lynas Foodservice acquires Edinburgh-based JB Foods
Lynas Foodservice has acquired Edinburgh-based foodservice wholesaler JB Foods, strengthening its position in Scotland. A third-generation wholesaler, Lynas Foodservice already employs more than 600 staff and supplies more than 5,000 […]
Lynas Foodservice launches Order Your Way initiative
Lynas Foodservice has launched ‘Order Your Way’ – a new service designed to help customers. “We know our customers are all struggling with time so we are launching Order Your […]
Brakes to hold Foodie Expo at three UK locations
Brakes is running three major live food events this year, each featuring more than 60 stands hosted by small businesses and national brands, alongside live demonstrations and presentations on food […]
Growth in Scottish convenience stores outperforms total GB
Value sales in independent convenience stores in Scotland in the 52 weeks ending 30 July 2023 were 4.6% higher than a year ago, which is ahead of growth in total […]
Greens Retail signs five-year deal with Nisa as it plans to open 20 more stores
Greens Retail, formerly Eros Retail, has signed a five-year deal with Nisa worth up to £200 million during the term. Fife-based Greens Retail currently operates 16 stores in Scotland with […]
SPAR Scotland prepares for the Euros with football-themed activities
SPAR Scotland is launching TV advertising, marketing, digital and in-store activities on 11 June to support the Scottish men’s football team in the lead up to the UEFA European Football […]
Standing out from the crowd: Colin McLean’s ambition for SPAR Scotland
Just over a year into the job, CJ Lang’s CEO Colin McLean has succeeded in making the business the top sales performer among the UK’s five SPAR wholesalers. He talks […]
Cash & carry depots included in pladis Better Biscuits category initiative
The ‘Better Biscuits’ category initiative from pladis has been developed to include cash & carry depots and forecourts in the trading formats section, with specific planograms and merchandising advice for […]
Weekly news summary 8th May 2015
HEADLINES THIS WEEK: – CHIEF EXECUTIVE ROLE FOR BOONE AT METRO C&C – PREMIER’S LEADING MEMBER EXPANDS – BIDVEST 3663 EXTENDS FRESH MEAT RANGE
