All Symbols, Fascias and Buying Groups articles
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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’
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NewsOne in six convenience stores selling banned disposable vapes
Just under £400,000 in disposable device sales went through the tills of the convenience channel last week
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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 & AwardsThe Grocer Gold Awards 2025: Londis wins Symbol/Franchise Retailer of the Year
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