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NewsBooker in ‘very healthy place’ despite sales fall, says Tesco CFO
Tesco blamed the ongoing decline in tobacco sales and lapping ‘exceptionally’ strong growth in foodservice last year for Booker’s results
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NewsAF Blakemore ramps up Snappy Shopper partnership as customer numbers rise
The rollout takes its online estate to 167 stores, all of which are company-owned
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NewsAF Blakemore CEO Carol Welch steps down
She joined in 2023, succeeding Jerry Marwood, having previously been Odeon MD for UK & Ireland and Europe commercial officer for six years
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NewsSpar wins Swansea University store contract from Costcutter
The store, which will now be supplied by Spar wholesaler AF Blakemore, has been revamped with new refrigeration, digital screens, electronic shelf labels, and a broader range
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NewsWholesalers urge Chancellor to ‘keep food affordable’ ahead of autumn budget
FWD members have outlined five practical steps, including to protect essential wholesale depots from unintended business rates increases
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NewsHarj Dhasee moves Wilmcote store from Nisa to Spar
As part of the transfer, the store has undergone a major refit, extending it from 600 sq ft to 1,000 sq ft.
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NewsAF Blakemore signs up former Premier retailer in Swansea
The Spar wholesaler said the move reflected ‘growing demand from independent retailers for a partner offering simplicity, value and long‑term stability’
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Comment & OpinionEditor’s picks: price caps, politics and retail resets
This week’s issue features extensive coverage of the fallout to political suggestions of price caps, plus a big interview with the chief of UK Packaging PRO, and Focus Ons own label and butter – and much more
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NewsAF Blakemore, James Hall and CJ Lang bring Iceland into Spar
AF Blakemore, James Hall, and CJ Lang are behind the collaboration, with the ambition to bring the range to almost 2,000 stores over the coming months
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NewsAF Blakemore strikes deal for Appleby Westward
Under the agreement, AF Blakemore will acquire 71 of Appleby Westward’s company-owned stores
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NewsAF Blakemore and Marston’s extend strategic partnership to 2033
The new contract will extend their relationship until October 2033
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RankingsBig 30 wholesaler report and rankings 2026: a heavy load to bear
Inflation, increasing employment costs, new regulation… as the challenges mount up, how are the Big 30 wholesalers responding?
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NewsAF Blakemore hires former Co-op Wholesale retail lead
He will start on 29 December, bringing more than 20 years of experience in the retail and convenience sector
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NewsAF Blakemore ramps up supply chain investment to support M&S deal
AF Blakemore was appointed in August to supply M&S with ambient and chilled lines
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Comment & OpinionWinning M&S distribution deal from Booker is a real feather in Blakemore’s cap
For many years, Blakemore has been one of the best and most efficient distribution businesses in the UK
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NewsM&S ends long-term supply deal with Booker
M&S has ended a long-term supply deal with Booker, ending a relationship of more than 15 years
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NewsUnitas appoints AF Blakemore commercial boss as new COO
In his new role, Cooke will assume executive responsibility for the trading, commercial, marketing and retail teams
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NewsAF Blakemore extends partnership with Relex into company-owned stores
AF Blakemore is now bringing Relex’s planning capabilities into the retail side of the business, helping to unify in-store planning
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NewsIceland partners with Spar wholesaler AF Blakemore for frozen food trial
Spar shoppers will get access to products from Iceland’s exclusive brand partnerships and its own-label range, thanks to an exclusive tie-up with wholesaler AF Blakemore
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NewsAF Blakemore launches £4.5m investment package and new rebate scheme
The membership can unlock Silver, Gold, or Platinum tiers depending on a retailer’s wholesale spend with AF Blakemore