Archive of all AF Blakemore articles – Page 7
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NewsThe Co-op enters exclusive talks to buy Nisa
Sainsbury’s put its interest in Nisa on hold earlier this month
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NewsAF Blakemore launches partnership with PTP on apprenticeships
Performance Through People will act as the wholesaler’s lead provider to recruit, retain and develop talent
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NewsBestway angling to use Blakemore deal as entry into Spar network
Blakemore insists it is not for sale but cash & carries are on the table, The Grocer understands…
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NewsOverstocking costing convenience stores, says McCurrach
Too many stores are failing to stick to bestsellers, says CEO Angus Maciver
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NewsBlakemore replenishes delivery fleet with 22 new trucks
The fleet of Volvo FM11 410 Globetrotters are 10% more fuel efficient than former vehicles
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NewsAF Blakemore truck liveries updated in 'One Logistics' move
Suppliers will also be offered the chance to purchase advertising space on the vehicles
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NewsAF Blakemore plans to recruit further 40 apprentices annually
The wholesaler plans to recruit 10 new supply chain apprentices every quarter from July
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NewsAF Blakemore and High Noon battle over forecourt proceeds
Blakemore paid £376,000 to High Noon in November 2016 to help pay for wages and fuel
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NewsBlakemore Wholesale Distribution to supply 220 RVS stores
Blakemore will take over the supply of grocery, impulse, chilled and frozen food & drink for RVS hospital shops
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Analysis & FeaturesPower List 2017: 100 leaders, thinkers and agitators shaping the grocery industry
Why Tesco boss is top for first time since 2011. Read on
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NewsSpar UK reports strong sales but warns convenience is slowing
Spar said it aimed to draw in more customers by building on the success of fresh food sales
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NewsHigh Noon Stores goes into administration after stores close
The Grocer understands that customers were experiencing issues with fuel shortages at several sites late last year
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NewsRupert Morris made Blakemore Trade Partners trading director
Morris was previously head of trading, having joined the business in May 2015….
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NewsBlakemore Wholesale Distribution announces BP supply deal
Blakemore will supply branded food and drink products to 320 BP forecourts including 250 M&S Simply Food outlets
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Analysis & FeaturesMeet the buyers: Sparkling wine's growth is 'phenomenal'
We quiz buyers from Aldi, Lidl, The Co-op, Costcutter and Blakemore on wine’s performance and prospects
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NewsBlakemore and Eat 17 buy eight My Locals
Blakemore Retail and trade partner Eat 17 have snapped up eight My Local sites
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InterviewsThe Blakemore guide to survival
Peter Blakemore’s Spar-centric empire keeps delivering despite the ever more brutal c-store environment (see MyLocal)
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NewsSpar retailer Eat 17 snaps up My Local site
The new store in Whitstable will open on Wednesday 20 July – just three weeks after My Local went into administration
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NewsMy Local's Raj Krishan in Blakemore sales move
Krishan, who joined My Local last September, will take up his new position on 18 July
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NewsStore manager of the year
Andy Savage, Morrisons Preston: 23-year veteran is golden boy for Morrisons