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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
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NewsBooker and Just Eat expand rapid delivery to symbol retailers
The new service will give symbol retailers – including Premier, Budgens, Londis and Family Shopper – the option to offer rapid grocery delivery without needing to manage their own fleet of drivers
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NewsSugro UK and My Emissions to deliver carbon reporting for members
The partnership will help Sugro’s more than 80 members meet sustainability goals and prepare for future regulatory requirements
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NewsParfetts appoints new head of trading
His focus will be on strengthening supplier relationships and exploring new opportunities across depots, digital platforms, and the Go Local symbol estate
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NewsUnitas appoints AF Blakemore commercial boss as new COO
In his new role, Cooke will assume executive responsibility for the trading, commercial, marketing and retail teams
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NewsParfetts extends own-label medicines with paracetamol launch
The paracetamol launch follows the successful rollout of Parfetts' ibuprofen line in January
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NewsThe Wholesale Group appoints new chairman
Beginning the role on 1 September, he joins from his most recent position as chair of Unitas Wholesale
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NewsParfetts opens first Go Local symbol store in Bristol
Independent retailer Kokil Rasaratham said the move to Go Local allowed him to maintain full control of his business while benefiting from Parfetts’ ‘strong supply chain, competitive pricing, and in-depth retail support’