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NewsFresho strikes second UK acquisition for wholesaler software specialist Freshmetrics
Freshmetrics uses its advanced ERP, stock control, logistics and order management platform to help food distribution businesses manage inventory, reduce waste, handle route planning and streamline operations
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NewsBestway kicks off World Cup campaign across 3,000 stores
The campaign will include shopper competitions, promotions, enhanced PoS, in-store theatre and category-led merchandising throughout the tournament
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NewsParfetts promises better NPD access and availability after Unitas exit
MD Guy Swindell said Parfetts wanted to be “joined at the hip” with suppliers on commercial and marketing activity
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NewsSysco extends partnership with Natasha’s Foundation for three years
The extended partnership builds on three years of collaboration between the foodservice giant and the food allergy charity
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NewsBooker locks prices on over 600 products for foodservice operators
It marks the second phase of the Tesco-owned wholesaler’s Value Locked campaign, with prices frozen across branded and own-brand products until 8 September
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NewsTesco CEO ‘confident’ in Booker’s performance despite Q1 sales decline
To offset the sales dip, Booker is putting a greater focus on its fresh and frozen offerings
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NewsJW Fillshill and KeyStore launch summer of football campaign
As part of the campaign, Filshill has teamed up with Budweiser to wrap its fleet and leverage out-of-home branding
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NewsHarj Dhasee moves Wilmcote store from Nisa to Spar
As part of the transfer, the store has undergone a major refit, extending it from 600 sq ft to 1,000 sq ft.
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NewsAustralian tech firm Fresho acquires Nation Wilcox
The deal gives the group a combined customer base of more than 400 food wholesalers and in excess of £2bn in annual gross merchandise value
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Comment & OpinionEditors picks: Food poverty, workforce crisis and The Chicken King
Three of the food system’s biggest pressures – workforce shortages, rising food poverty and complications around the packaging tax – all took the spotlight this week
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NewsParfetts to launch ‘Mega World Cup’ campaign to maximise retailer sales
It marks the employee-owned wholesaler’s “largest promotional campaign to date”
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Comment & OpinionWhy Booths’ new look is much more than simply a rebrand
Booths has had a glow-up. The 180-year-old supermarket this week unveiled a new, “contemporary and confident” brand refresh
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NewsBestway acquires Dee Bee Wholesale as part of strategic growth plan
Dee Bee Wholesale has been operating for more than 65 years with reported annual sales of approximately £57m in its last financial year
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NewsAF Blakemore signs up former Premier retailer in Swansea
The Spar wholesaler said the move reflected ‘growing demand from independent retailers for a partner offering simplicity, value and long‑term stability’
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NewsCastell Howell to expand warehouse at HQ to boost long-term growth
The 103,000 sq ft development will feature a state-of-the-art cold store as well as 16,000 sq ft of office suites and amenity space
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NewsJJ Foodservice brings back Future Partners programme to connect with suppliers
Shortlisted suppliers will be invited to JJ Connect to take part in the Speed Connecting sessions
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat Appleby Westward deal means for AF Blakemore and Spar
After a year of tough trading, Blakemore’s move for AWG gives it significant scale and a major presence in south west England
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NewsBooker launches summer of sport campaign backed by football icons
Emile Heskey and Robert Snodgrass have been meeting shopkeepers in Yorkshire and Glasgow to showcase trending food and drink products on offer
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NewsAF Blakemore, James Hall and CJ Lang bring Iceland into Spar
AF Blakemore, James Hall, and CJ Lang are behind the collaboration, with the ambition to bring the range to almost 2,000 stores over the coming months
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NewsBrakes delivers £8.2m in value back to foodservice customers
The wholesaler passed on £2m in savings across 40 of its highest volume lines over the past 12 months