All Symbols, Fascias and Buying Groups articles – Page 5
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NewsPilgrim Foodservice opens Colchester depot to strengthen operations in the south east
The project was allocated £3m to create a purpose-built new site serving the south east of England
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NewsUnitas Wholesale appoints new retail director Victoria Lockie
Lockie has several years’ experience in retail and convenience
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NewsSugro introduces new software to integrate e-commerce with ERP systems
The buying group says ERP integration is one of the most common challenges to setting up online sales
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NewsThompsons Food Service reopens depot following £3m refurbishment
The revamped depot will have new chillers and freezers, LED lighting, a dedicated delicatessen area, and solar panels
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NewsFairway Foodservice launches first own label coffee range
The range will feature four different bean varieties under the Assured and Excellence branding
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NewsConfex splits retail and foodservice divisions ahead of new strategy
Each division will be headed by a senior saff member to support the needs of members and suppliers across the two categories
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NewsConfex expands kitchen essentials own-brand range with new salt offer
The wholesaler’s expanded Core line will give customers better value on essentials
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NewsCastell Howell Foods lorry designed by Cardiff primary school pupil hits the road
The new colourful 16-tonne truck will travel across the country starting this summer
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NewsFoodservice distributor Direct Line Supplies joins Unitas
The Teeside-based distributor has been serving customers in the area since 1988
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NewsSugro installs first marketing digital screens ahead of member rollout
The new digital screens will help inform customers about promotions and NPD in real time
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NewsSugro expands reach and offer of retail sample box initiative
The new box sent to retailers now features a broader selection of products, based on feedback from last year
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NewsUnitas Wholesale chairman Mark Aylwin to step down in November
Aylwin agreed to remain as chairman beyond his three-year term to oversee Unitas’ strategic development
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NewsChannel Islands wholesaler Cimandis boosts NPD offer
Over 190 new lines debuted at the trade show in Guernsey last week
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NewsSugro welcomes 100th member Worldwide Confectionery
Worldwide Confectionery is the third confectionery specialist to join the group over the past 12 months
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NewsGroceryAid aims to ‘massively increase’ support after demand for services skyrockets
The charity has changed the location of its annual Barcode festival in 2025 in order to increase capacity
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NewsUnitas introduces hot sampling stations for suppliers at major event
The Meet the Members event, held annually, connects foodservice suppliers with Unitas wholesale members across the UK
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NewsHancocks launches new website to improve retailer experience
The confectionery wholesaler said over 50% of purchases were made online
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NewsFairway Foodservice doubles turnover to over £1bn in 10 years
The group has grown exponentially since its latest milestone in 2014
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NewsSugro welcomes new member Wisebuys
The company operates across wholesale and retail channels in the Midlands and south west
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Events & AwardsGrocer Gold Awards 2024: Hendersons is Independent Retail Chain of the Year
In 2023, Hendersons delivered a 16.5% rise in sales – outpacing the 12.5% growth in Northern Irish grocery as a whole