Archive of all AF Blakemore articles – Page 7
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Comment & OpinionThe cat’s out of the bag, so who will buy Blakemore’s cash & carry division?
The key to this is not likely to be the price but rather who will want the sites
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NewsC&C Group in talks to buy Conviviality's Matthew Clark and Bibendum
C&C Group, with the support of AB InBev, is in advanced talks to buy Matthew Clark and Bibendum from stricken Conviviality for a nominal sum.
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NewsAF Blakemore confirms plans to sell its cash & carry division
Rumours of a sale first emerged last August…when the wholesaler appointed KPMG to look into the sale of its cash & carry operation
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NewsSpar looks to reformat stores in image of Landmark Place site
Spar looks to reformat stores in image of Landmark Place site
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NewsBlakemore launches new mobile ordering app for Spar customers
Retailers across the Meridian & Welsh Guild can order the full range of the wholesaler’s products for delivery
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Analysis & FeaturesThe big 30 wholesalers: can traditional players survive?
The upheaval in wholesale and franchise spearheaded by Tesco-Booker means a more abrasive trading landscape than ever
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NewsAF Blakemore rewards Spar customers with film for Valentine's
Customers buying a Valentine’s meal deal will be offered a free movie of their choice
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NewsEat 17 plans new openings in Hammersmith and Leytonstone
Eat 17’s latest stoe opened in Bishop’s Stortford in November
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NewsBidfood set to pick up AF Blakemore's cash & carry in Penrith
The sale comes a year after Blakemore invested £1m to refurbish and rebrand the depot
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Analysis & FeaturesMaking a career in wholesale more attractive to women
The Women in Wholesale conference heard last week how leading players in the industry are tackling the gender divide
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NewsAF Blakemore hails "good solid result" of 1.4% sales increase
The Spar wholesaler said it recorded sales of £1.3bn for the 53 weeks to 30 April
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NewsAF Blakemore to install defibrillators at head office and DCs
The defibrillators will be stored in lockable boxes that can only be opened with a code, obtained by dialling 999
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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