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Analysis & FeaturesBig 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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NewsKitwave shareholders approve acquisition by US private equity-backed Kite Bidco
At the court meeting today (26 February), 71.79% of shareholders voted in favour of the deal
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NewsKitwave issues profit warning amid softer hospitality demand
Profitability was impacted by continued investment in Kitwave’s southwest depot and ongoing overhead inflationary pressures
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NewsKitwave recommends £246m bid from US private equity firm OEP
Wholesaler Kitwave has agreed to sell up to US private equity firm OEP Capital Advisers in a deal valuing the business at £246m
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NewsKitwave CFO David Brind to retire after 14 years
During his tenure, Brind has overseen 15 acquisitions and the wholesaler’s IPO in 2021
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NewsKitwave’s record performance overshadowed by profits warning
A profits warning at Kitwave has overshadowed the firm’s record first-half results
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NewsKitwave revenue grows 10% due to latest buying spree
The AIM-listed business completed the acquisition of three businesses last year
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NewsCity snapshot: Sainsbury’s confident of ‘strong’ Christmas as Taste the Difference lifts sales
Sainsbury’s has entered the golden quarter in good shape as its premium Taste the Difference offering helped boost sales in the first half. Plus, first-half results from Tate & Lyle and a trading update from Kitwave
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NewsKitwave Group acquires Creed Foodservice for £60m
The family-owned wholesaler will join Kitwave’s foodservice division
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NewsCity snapshot: Co-op turnaround strategy gains momentum in first half
Co-op has returned to the black as it boosted food sales and grew membership numbers by almost a million year on year. Plus, Kitwave has acquired family-owned food wholesaler Creed Catering Supplies in a £70m deal
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InterviewsKitwave CEO Ben Maxted on ‘can-do’ mentality and growth strategy
Kitwave’s boss on the wholesaler’s successful acquisitions strategy, from not buying turnarounds to the secret ingredients of being a good custodian
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NewsKitwave foodservice division joins Country Range Group
Kitwave said in May it was taking its foodservice business out of Unitas
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NewsKitwave sales nudge up as acquisitions drive growth in the north
The growth is partly driven by Kitwave’s most recent acquisitions boosting its presence in the north
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NewsKitwave moves foodservice operations out of Unitas group
The wholesaler will operate its foodservice branch independently but keep its retail and on-trade business with Unitas
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NewsCity snapshot: Kitwave strengthens foodservice division with Wilds of Oldham deal
Buy-and-build wholesaler Kitwave Group has added another business to its portfolio with the acquisition of Wilds of Oldham. Plus, McBride issues a trading update, CCEP agrees Coca-Cola Beverages Philippines deal and Compass announces “a strong” year.
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NewsCity snapshot: Kitwave CEO to step down as ‘positive momentum’ continues
Listed wholesaler Kitwave Group has announced its CEO Paul Young will retire at the company’s AGM in March 2024
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NewsKitwave begins construction of 80,000 sq ft warehouse in south west
Construction of the new distribution centre, which is located two miles outside Newton Abbot, is expected to be completed by quarter three of 2024
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NewsCIty snapshot: Kitwave acquires foodservice wholesaler WestCountry Food in £29m deal
Kitwave Group has snapped up fresh produce wholesaler WestCountry Food Holdings for £29m to incorporate into the company’s foodservice division. Pkus, Fever-Tree Drinks appoints new chairman.
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NewsKitwave sales up 50% as ‘return to normality’ drives growth
The north east-based operator also said it saw pre-tax profits recover to £5.6m in the six months to 30 April 2022 from a £3.5m loss
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NewsKitwave Group opens new distribution warehouse in Wakefield
The facility will also act as the head office for Kitwave-owned on-trade wholesaler HB Clark