Latest wholesale news – Page 8
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NewsBooker renews supply contract with MFG for five more years
The extension will add to the duo’s eight-year working relationship since Booker won the contract in November 2015
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NewsSysco promotes Peter Jackson to Europe CEO
He will be replaced by Paul Nieduszynski, formerly chief commercial officer. Nieduszynski’s replacement will be announced in due course
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NewsDaniel Khalife: terror suspect escaped prison underneath Bidfood truck
Bidfood is a major supplier of food to the public sector including schools, hospitals and prisons across the UK
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NewsJJ Foodservice to open branch in Wimbledon as it expands London reach
The wholesaler said the 33,965 sq ft warehouse is set to open in January, expanding its capacity to serve new restaurants, pubs, cafés and schools located in the area
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NewsLWC Drinks buys Essex-based distributor Hills Prospect
Hills Prospect depot takes LWC’s estate to 18 sites, following the opening of three new warehouses in Andover, Aylesbury, and Doncaster earlier this year
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NewsSpar retailer Lawrence Hunt revamps Wigan store with £250k investment
It has added a Cheeky Coffee machine, as well as Calippo slush and Fwip ice cream offers
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NewsSpar UK MD Louise Hoste in surprise departure from business
She joined Spar in September 2019 and helped steer the business through the Covid-19 crisis
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NewsWholesalers wary of rise in social media inspired looting
The concerns have prompted the Federation of Wholesale Distributors to issue new advice to its members
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NewsNisa retailer Amrit Singh moves from wholesaling to exporting viral NPD
The products, including confectionery, snacks, toys, and accessories, are being imported to his new 5,000 sq ft warehouse in Walsall
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NewsJJ Foodservice adds beer kegs to alcohol range for pub landlords
Available for collection from its Enfield, Sidcup, and Dagenham depots, the range consists of 50-litre kegs of Carlsberg, Foster’s, San Miguel, Heineken, Cobra and Peroni
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NewsJisp launches new app features allowing wholesalers to offer loyalty scheme
The aim is to help wholesalers drive footfall, sales and repeat visits to their cash & carry depots
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NewsChallenger brands owed upwards of £100k by Asda third-party distributor Blue Ocean
Third-party distributor Blue Ocean owes a number of challenger brands upwards of £100k for products supplied to Asda since the collapse of Tree of Life
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NewsOnline booze seller rolls back prices to protest alcohol duty hikes
All trade customers will automatically be refunded the duty at the checkout, and shown how much has been taken off
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NewsJJ Foodservice expands direct to consumer range by 30%
The offer has been rebranded to JJ Home Essentials, previously named JJ Home since its launch in 2020 to support households during the Covid pandemic
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NewsBooker turning Makro cash & carry in Fareham into DC to boost deliveries
The 117,000 sq ft warehouse will be able to deliver around 220,000 cases of stock a week to retailers operating across the region
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NewsBestway’s Costcutter and Bargain Booze dual concept delivers 48% sales boost for Bolton c-store
Overall, the store has increased its range by 18%, including more Co-op own label products, despite the store size staying the same
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NewsParfetts sales hit record £634m in latest financial year
The wholesaler said the results had come after a year of investment into protecting retailer margins through an expanded promotional programme
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NewsBooker launches Chef Central to help large foodservice operators manage product ranges
It has been developed to serve those with multiple sites, to help them maintain a consistent product range on a national and regional level
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NewsCrown Commercial Service confirms Buying Better Food agreement
The new scheme will focus on an online portal, delivering a centralised option for purchasing food and drink to schools, hospitals and other public sector bodies
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NewsLeon launches vegan aioli range into Costco
The business said the move would cater to those seeking larger format options, with each multipack including three 240ml jars