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All Symbols, Fascias and Buying Groups articles – Page 6
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NewsLondon Pilsner and SoSweet join Sugro group
The member-owned buying group has added two new businesses to its portfolio
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NewsSugro e-rewards launches on WhatsApp to reach more members
The programme rewarding members for completing tasks will now be available to access on mobile phones
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NewsSugro member Brand Factory wins King’s Award for Enterprise
The award is the highest accolade a UK company can receive for excellence in their category
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NewsSugro launches new partnerships to help members save on energy costs
Members of the buying group will be able to compare options to save on gas, electric, and water rates
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NewsPilgrim Foodservice duo to climb heights for GroceryAid fundraising
The team will embark on a ‘Three Peaks Pilgrimage’ to raise money for the charity
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NewsSugro welcomes three new members to group
The three new wholesalers bring the group closer to the 100-member mark
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NewsKitwave moves foodservice operations out of Unitas group
The wholesaler will operate its foodservice branch independently but keep its retail and on-trade business with Unitas
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NewsCaterforce debuts new members-only portal and website
The new portal will be a one-stop-shop for essential Caterforce resources
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NewsParfetts appoints Richard Bone as commercial director
Bone will join from Unitas, where he was financial director
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NewsKirsty Cooper leaves Unitas commercial director role after five months
Cooper joined in November 2023, when she replaced Aoife Kenny
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NewsParfetts Birmingham depot marks anniversary with 60 regional Go Local stores
Parfetts will celebrate the milestone with a week-long event offering promotions on over 700 lines
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NewsSugro welcomes new member Preplica
Preplica has a substantial e-commerce business based on TikTok and Amazon
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NewsCaterforce to launch a new premium tier for its own-brand range
The group has launched the new premium tier to respond to consumer demand for premium dining experiences
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NewsAG Barr to cut 200 jobs as its switches wholesale delivery model
Irn-Bru owner AG Barr is slashing almost 200 jobs in a cost-cutting overhaul that will see the drinks producer change the way it supplies symbol operators and independents
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NewsSugro launches e-loyalty ‘reward and recognition’ scheme
Members will be offered rewards for completing different tasks associated with participating brands
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Analysis & FeaturesSymbols, franchises, fascias and convenience in numbers
A break down of the store numbers, type as well as membership costs and minimum contract terms
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Analysis & FeaturesHow supermarkets’ c-store onslaught has forced the rise of the hybrid
Supermarkets are pushing into the convenience sector with local formats. How are the independents and symbol groups fighting to stay relevant?
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Comment & OpinionDiageo’s marginalisation of wholesalers sets a worrying precedent
The danger is the situation snowballs, breaking a further link in the wholesale chain
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Events & AwardsFinalists of the Convenience Awards 2024 revealed
The Convenience Awards 2024 will take place on Thursday 21 March 2024 at the Victoria Warehouse in Manchester
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NewsSysco promotes Peter Jackson to Europe CEO
He will be replaced by Paul Nieduszynski, formerly chief commercial officer. Nieduszynski’s replacement will be announced in due course