Convenience and Wholesale news – Page 5
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NewsMargiotta invests in HQ in bid to supercharge Waitrose expansion
The family-owned grocer currently stocks more than 2,000 Waitrose products, and wants to grow its offer
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NewsUnitas rolls out procurement service to reduce members’ operating costs
The service will offer members centrally negotiated rates on overhead purchases, including energy supply and agency staff
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NewsConvenience stores suffer 400% increase in theft in 2023
The scale of the crisis blighting communities across the UK was highlighted in the trade body’s 2024 Crime Report, published today
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NewsEntegra to work with existing and new suppliers to deliver Better Food & Drink contract
The procurement service said it would work closely with national and regional suppliers to fulfil the £100m public contract, easing industry concerns of anti-competition
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NewsBarista Bar plans to become ‘biggest convenience coffee brand in Scotland’
The brand plans to open eight to 10 sites over the next months across CJ Lang stores and independent retailers
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NewsCentral Co-op suffers almost 60% surge in retail crime
Central Co-op is urging MPs to support the amendment and calling on PCC candidates to pledge their commitment to tackling retail crime
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NewsAsda reveals record pay offer as it defends investment in staff
Asda hourly paid store staff will get an 8.4% increase, with rates rising to £12.04 in July
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NewsFilco Supermarkets opens first store under Together With Morrisons fascia
The fascia has launched at its 5,500 sq ft store in Taibach, Port Talbot. Filco said it would convert the remaining eight stores by the summer
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NewsConfex launches new loyalty and reward platform Savings Club
The platform will provide wholesalers the opportunity to reward their retailers for purchasing through them
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NewsJJ Foodservice opens new ‘state of the art’ branch in Wimbledon
The new site has cutting-edge features with a sustainable focus, including solar panels and electric warehouse vehicles
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NewsPilgrim Foodservice to open new Colchester depot
The new site will enable the wholesaler to expand its operations across Essex, Suffolk and London
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NewsDike & Son debuts Emily James’ non-alcoholic cocktail can brand Tipl
The 250ml cans are priced at £2.89 and are available in three flavours: Spicy Margarita, Espresso Martini and Mojito
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NewsHarlech Foodservice opens new depot in Carmarthen
The wholesaler says the expansion is a result of growing demand from hospitality sector customers across South Wales
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NewsKitwave records strong performance and pre-tax profit up 40% in 2023
Kitwave delivered a “strong set of results” in 2023, increasing revenue of £100m over the past 12 months
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NewsBP launches made-to-order breakfast and lunch offer
Jo Hayward, VP for convenience in Europe at BP, said it followed a trial at two company-owned sites in Holborough and Byron in 2023
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NewsFWD shares concerns over Buying Better Food Framework contract award
FWD said it was concerned about the lack of wholesale partners mentioned in the tender
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NewsCJ Lang & Son leads Scottish Wholesale Achievers Awards 2024 with three wins
Dundee-based CJ Lang & Son took home the highest number of awards, including Best Symbol Group and the Community Service Award
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NewsBestway doubles core retail range to 3,000 SKUs
Available through its 57-depot network via delivery or collect, the move means each site will now have a consistent number of lines under the retail range
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NewsRegal Wholesale appoints Jon Hunt in new role of commercial director
Hunt is joining the company at an ‘exciting time’ during its growth and expansion
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NewsBP hires David Phillpot as convenience trading director Europe
In his most recent role as franchise director at M&S, he led relationships and commercial plans with M&S franchise partners, including BP