Archive of all Wholesalers articles – Page 117
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Analysis & FeaturesMultiples up promotions in preparation for festive fight
Although potatoes have risen in price over the past month, they are significantly cheaper than they were a year ago…
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NewsPoundstretcher adds Pet Hut section to 10 stores
Poundstetcher has introduced a dedicated petcare offering in 10 of its larger stores…
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News3663 opens four new depots to cope with demand
3663 is opening four new depots after winning new contracts with Subway, TGI, Rank Group and David Lloyd Leisure.
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NewsSmiths News wins Metro newspaper distribution deal
Newspaper and magazine wholesaler Smiths News has won an exclusive contract to distribute the Metro newspaper across London and South East England.
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NewsConviviality Retail lures Kenton Burchell from Musgrave
Bargain Booze owner Conviviality Retail has hired Kenton Burchell from Musgrave as commercial director, the second senior director the off-licence chain has poached from the wholesaler this year. Burchell will take up his role in March 2014 when he will join on the board his former Musgrave colleague Julie Wirth, ...
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NewsHalf-year sales boost for Nisa
Nisa has posted strong half-year trading figures thanks to its new contract with c-store chain McColl’s…
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NewsWing Yip kicks off young chef of the year search
Leading oriental wholesaler Wing Yip has launched a nationwide search to find the finest young oriental cuisine chef.
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Analysis & FeaturesThe depot that tears up the rule Booker
After buying Makro in April, Booker converted Makro Sheffield into a hybrid depot servicing both sets of customers…
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NewsBooker profits jump as Makro savings kick in
Booker’s acquisition of Makro is “on plan” to generate £26m of synergies by the end of the wholesaler’s financial year.
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Costco seeks UK forecourt locations to add to Liverpool site
Costco is eyeing locations across the UK with a view to opening more petrol forecourts…
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Analysis & FeaturesWill indies go crazy for new online-only wholesalers?
A new type of online-only wholesaler is emerging, aiming to revolutionise the market by undercutting cash & carries on price…
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NewsNew loyalty rewards programme for Bestway retailers
Bestway has launched a loyalty rewards programme for best-one retailers, the first of its kind for the wholesaler.
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NewsMakro reaps benefits of Booker as availability and service soar
Makro “is enjoying its highest-ever availability, profits and customer satisfaction since being acquired by Booker”…
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NewsCCE 'loses control' as UK is flooded with Irish stock
A flood of grey market Coca-Cola products from Ireland is driving down prices in the UK…
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NewsToday’s Group adds nine on-trade wholesalers to buying group
Nine on-trade wholesalers have joined Today’s Group, which now boasts on-trade members with a total volume worth £450m.
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NewsBestway urges stores to ditch Booker Euro Shopper products
Bestway is targeting Booker’s Euro Shopper range with an amnesty campaign called Ditch the Euro…
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NewsCostco eyes South West London depot
Costco is targeting West London and South West London for its next store openings…
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NewsBooker offers 40% profit on return promo
Booker launched a 40% profit on return promotion this week to help indies boost their profit margins…
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NewsDCS Europe sets up separate foodservice division
DCS Europe has created a dedicated foodservice division to offer a range of cleaning and health & beauty products…
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Comment & OpinionThe shop floor can be a springboard
The recent GCSE and A-level results set me thinking about career prospects in grocery and wholesale…