SOS Wholesale goes into administration
Derby-based SOS Wholesale has gone into administration. Formerly one of the UK’s largest discount delivered wholesalers, SOS Wholesale operated from a 70,000 sq ft warehouse and distribution centre in Derby, […]
Unitas Procurement saves wholesalers £2.2 million in six months
Unitas members have seen savings of up to 38% on business expenditure in the first half of the year through the group’s procurement service in partnership with Auditel. In total, […]
Unitas rolls out procurement service to help members reduce operating costs
Unitas Wholesale is leveraging its position as the UK’s largest independent wholesale group to offer its 150 members centrally-negotiated rates on overhead purchases including energy supply and agency staff. Procurement […]
Former England rugby player Shaunagh Brown to speak at DiW event
Shaunagh Brown (pictured), former England rugby player, will be the guest speaker at the Diversity in Wholesale (DiW) conference, which takes place on 12 September at 30 Euston Square, London. Brown, […]
SOS Wholesale promotes Stuart Grice to buying director
Derby-based SOS Wholesale has promoted Stuart Grice to buying director. Grice (pictured) joined the wholesaler in February 2022 as head of trading, and before that he was purchasing manager at […]
Mark Beckett leaves SOS Wholesale after 28 years
Mark Beckett, managing director of Derby-based SOS Wholesale, is leaving the business after 28 years. Founded by Norman Beckett and his two sons Mark and Steven, SOS Wholesale was acquired […]
SOS Wholesale acquired by RDCP Group
Derby-based SOS Wholesale has been acquired by London-based investment firm RDCP Group. SOS Wholesale, a family-run business founded in 1996 by Norman Beckett and his two sons Mark and Steven, […]
Crucial launch for the cash & carry market
The Crucial Sauce Company, a Birmingham-based manufacturer, has teamed up with SOS Wholesale as its exclusive sales & distribution partner to introduce four ‘hero’ lines from its new 500ml range […]
Derby wholesaler marks 20th anniversary with special deals
Derby-based discounter SOS Wholesale is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a new logo and special deals for retailers. Director Mark Beckett said: “We want to thank our customers for their […]
Weekly news summary 13th February 2015
HEADLINES THIS WEEK: – ACHIEVERS RECOGNISES TOP WHOLESALERS AND SUPPLIERS IN SCOTLAND – IDC ASSUMES DIRECT RESPONSIBILITY FOR BESTWAY’S DROP SHIPMENT ACTIVITY – IMPERIAL CASH & CARRY HOSTS INTRODUCTION TO WHOLESALE EVENT – SOS WHOLESALE […]
