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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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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
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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