Archive of all Wholesalers articles – Page 125
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Brakes touts own label to beat own price rises
Foodservice giant Brakes has urged customers to shun branded products in favour of its Brakes own-brand to save money as it warned of a price hike from 1 February.
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FWD claims success as four are arrested following C&C thefts
Criminal intelligence gathered by the FWD has led to four arrests in 10 days.
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AlixPartners consultants leave Makro
Consultants drafted in to help Makro return to profit have left following what it described as a “strong start to its turnaround plans”.
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Hancocks sales pass the £100m mark
Sales rose 7.5% at confectionery wholesaler Hancocks last year after more retailers picked up its own-label lines.
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NewsBrakes bids farewell to Barden after just a year
Stefan Barden has left foodservice giant Brakes Group following a management restructure that saw his position as UK chief executive axed.
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NewsWholesale and indies rake in seasonal sales
Wholesalers and independents massively outpeformed the big box supermarkets this Christmas.
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NewsTesco sneezes and the grocery trade catches a cold
News of Tesco’s performance prompted a sell-off by investors across food retail.
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Filco gets aggressive to fight shoplifting
Filco MD Ian Hunt has pledged to take aggressive action to combat shoplifting.
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NewsLucky seven for Dhamecha with latest depot
London-based cash & carry Dhamecha Group is to open its seventh depot.
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NewsBooker launches foodservice bid after latest bumper quarter
Booker has created a new foodservice business, dubbed Chef Direct.
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NewsSuppliers refuse to fund Makro website
Suppliers have hit out at Makro after the loss-making wholesaler wrote asking up to £2,000 to help fund the rollout and development of its website.
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Dhamecha depot boosts full-year sales
Dhamecha Cash & Carry has posted an increase in full-year sales thanks to the opening of its sixth depot.
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NewsParfetts turnover tops £300m as exports and retail club shine
A boost from exports and membership of its Go Local retail club have helped AG Parfett & Sons break the £300m turnover barrier.
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NewsReviews prompt £12m Bestway investment
Bestway is to invest £12m in wide ranging improvements to its business following “serious reviews” of its operations.
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NewsP&H relaunches its Supershop fascia to attract newsagents
Palmer & Harvey has relaunched its CTN symbol fascia Supershop as it looks to win more business from newsagents.
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NewsMakro signs up Blan as operations director
Loss-making wholesaler Makro has appointed Stephen Blan as operations director as it looks to return to growth.
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NewsP&H vows to match C&Cs on 600 top lines
Palmer & Harvey is taking aim at cash & carries with a new initiative to wean independent retailers off visits to their local depot.
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NewsBestway predicts 25% indie sales lift in 2012
Independent retailers could be set for the “best year” yet in 2012, with sales predicted to rise by as much as 25%.
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Total opens £2.9m depot in Clitheroe
Total Foodservice has opened its second depot, in Clitheroe, Lancashire.
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Budgens ‘will double Christmas tree sales’
Musgrave Retail Partners GB is planning to double Christmas tree sales in Budgens stores this year.