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Comment & OpinionMorrisons is the most intriguing symbol operator right now
On top of the 1,000 company-owned, company-operated Morrisons Daily stores (or ‘co-cos’ as CEO Rami Baitiéh refers to them), there are now 700 ‘fo-fos’, or franchise owned and franchise operated stores
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InterviewsUK MD Michael Fletcher on how Spar is creating a ‘functional family’
Spar UK has suffered falls in sales and profits, and the Appleby Westward sale is stalling. But MD Michael Fletcher is confident in its key selling point
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Analysis & FeaturesHow symbol groups are investing to win retailer loyalty in 2025
Facing a cost of living crisis, the decline of tobacco sales and the rise of major mults in the convenience space, symbols are pulling out all the stops to attract retailers and protect margins
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NewsCaterforce hits £1bn turnover as Holdsworth Foods becomes new member
The wholesaler supplies a wide range of chilled, ambient and frozen goods to thousands of caterers across the UK
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NewsAMS Wholesale joins The Wholesale Group as newest member
The business services the QSR sector nationally with fresh, chilled and frozen foods, as well as soft drinks and confectionery
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NewsKing Brothers Foodservice joins Country Range Group
The move will further expand the foodservice buying group’s reach and distribution in Cambridgeshire, Lincolnshire, Norfolk, Northants, Leicestershire, Bedfordshire, Nottinghamshire and Hertfordshire
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NewsCountry Range Group appoints new buying director
The buying director will be responsible for executing and implementing the group’s buying plan in line with its updated five-year strategy
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NewsEnzo Wholesale joins Unitas to accelerate growth
The wholesaler plans to expand its product range, enhance delivery services, add new branches, and strengthen logistics and storage capabilities
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NewsPremier reaches 5,000th-store milestone
Premier said the ‘landmark moment’ celebrated over 30 years of growth, innovation, and support for independent retailers
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NewsUnitas launches Supplier Marketing Clinic
It looks to help supplier brands deliver increased impact and stronger return on marketing investment
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NewsCaterforce expands premium range to meet demand
New products include sea bass fillets, extra-large cold water prawns and a six-layer chocolate fudge cake
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NewsSugro UK launches AI Accelerator Workshops
The programme will offer bespoke sessions that identify how new technologies can aid business growth
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NewsSelect & Save eyes 70% store growth thanks to Booker deal and refreshed brand
Select & Save plans to reach 150 stores by the end of 2026, with 18 already in the pipeline
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NewsCaterforce improves own-brand range with healthier recipes
The buying group has continued to reduce salt content in Chefs’ Selections products
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NewsThe Wholesale Group to showcase own-brand range in UK-wide tour
Members can find out more about its range of products, try them and take part in blind taste tests
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NewsThe Wholesale Group: £5bn turnover goal ‘too conservative’
The Wholesale Group now represents 14% of the wholesale market
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NewsBooker performs ‘ahead of expectations’ as core retail drives sales
Booker added 257 net new retail partners in the first half of 2025
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NewsSterling Supergroup names new chair as John Whitechurch steps down
During his time as chairman, Whitechurch ‘provided great support and helped maintain continuity across activity’
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NewsUnitas Wholesale launches AI Academy
The AI Academy offers members and supplier partners three courses – Fundamentals, Proficiency and Mastery – all led by experts
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NewsParfetts to leave Unitas amid national expansion
The decision comes as Parfetts continues to expand its national presence