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NewsParfetts appoints former Bestway manager as new GM
In his new position, Barton will spearhead the launch of Parfetts’ ninth UK depot in Southampton
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Events & AwardsLondis grows estate with support and new concepts
Londis has proven to be an attractive proposition for independent retailers
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NewsWoods Foodservice joins Caterforce as 10th member
Woods Foodservice supplies premium products to high-end hospitality venues across the UK
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NewsSugro UK member Sandea Wholesale to acquire Swastik International
The unified business will operate under the Sandea Wholesale brand, offering an ‘expanded product portfolio and enhanced logistical capabilities’
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Guide ToThe Grocer Guide to Franchise & Fascia
Leading UK franchise & fascia operators are implementing ambitious expansion strategies while addressing mounting economic pressures and intensifying competition from supermarket chains.
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NewsSelect & Save leans into Dhamecha credit card protests to attract new members
Select & Save has taken the opportunity to highlight its vision of creating a mutual organisation
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NewsThe Wholesale Group reports 'strong start' as value and volume rise
The group first launched in January to support independent wholesalers in the foodservice and retail sectors
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NewsUnitas Wholesale names new trading director
Gurms Athwal brings more than 25 years of experience to Unitas
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NewsUnited Wholesale Scotland moves south with Time Wholesale acquisition
United Wholesale Scotland will take over the business in July
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NewsVictoria Lockie to leave Unitas as retail director after six months
Lockie has played a ‘pivotal role’ in strategically reviewing Unitas’s retail proposition, according to the buying group
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NewsUnitas offers More rewards for ‘most engaged’ members
Unitas said the new plan would enable wholesalers to ‘more than recoup their annual membership fee from the additional revenue stream’
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NewsCaterfood Buying Group to double own-brand offer by summer 2025
The new products will expand Caterfood’s existing range into bakery, patisserie, seafood and meats
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NewsThe Wholesale Group welcomes 11th new member since January
The new members operate in both retail and foodservice, and will take the group’s turnover to £4.52bn
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NewsCo-op launches rapid grocery delivery app for independents called Peckish
The retailer is making a £1m investment into Peckish in its first year, and is hoping to sign up more than 1,000 stores in the next 12 months.
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NewsSugro partners with provider to lower fuel costs for members
Sugro members are estimated to save up to 15% on fuel with the new provider
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NewsSpanish wholesale distributor Mevalco to support Bristol social welfare charity
The wholesaler will be donating Spanish specialist food to The Mazi Project
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NewsBooker executives take up Women in Wholesale positions
Booker group people director Rebecca Mallows will join the leadership team as member of the steering committee
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NewsCaterfood Buying Group launches new format for supplier events
The event will get a makeover, with a new venue and extended networking time
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NewsSelect & Save switches supply from Bestway to Booker in new five-year deal
The symbol group entered into a five-year agreement with the wholesale giant last month
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NewsSugro welcomes new member Akdeniz Finsbury
The business operates five restaurants and five supermarkets in London