Archive of all Wholesalers articles – Page 30
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NewsAF Blakemore sales increase 3.9% to £1.24bn thanks to improved stock availability
The company, which supplies Spar stores and foodservice businesses, said it had enhanced collaboration with suppliers, resulting in a 10% increase in inbound availability
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NewsJJ Foodservice Advanced Order initiative generates £2m in sales
The service sees products only arrive at a JJ warehouse once they have been ordered and paid for by the customer
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NewsBestway seeking retailers for new dual-branded concept with Wine Rack
Bestway retail director Jamie Davison told The Grocer the business was in active discussions with prospective retailers
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InterviewsLioncroft Wholesale’s Jason Wouhra on buying back his family cash & carry depots
Wouhra bought back part of the business founded by his family 50 years ago, in the middle of the pandemic
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NewsMorrisons opens first independent Daily store on university campus
The launch comes as Morrisons continues to build its presence among the independent sector, using its Morrisons Daily and Together with Morrisons brands
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NewsWholegood sells a minority stake to help secure future
Organic fresh produce wholesaler Wholegood has raised fresh capital to safeguard its future, selling a minority stake to investment fund Metamorphosis Investments.
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NewsBooker renews supply contract with MFG for five more years
The extension will add to the duo’s eight-year working relationship since Booker won the contract in November 2015
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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
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NewsDaniel Khalife: terror suspect escaped prison underneath Bidfood truck
Bidfood is a major supplier of food to the public sector including schools, hospitals and prisons across the UK
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NewsJJ Foodservice to open branch in Wimbledon as it expands London reach
The wholesaler said the 33,965 sq ft warehouse is set to open in January, expanding its capacity to serve new restaurants, pubs, cafés and schools located in the area
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NewsLWC Drinks buys Essex-based distributor Hills Prospect
Hills Prospect depot takes LWC’s estate to 18 sites, following the opening of three new warehouses in Andover, Aylesbury, and Doncaster earlier this year
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NewsSpar retailer Lawrence Hunt revamps Wigan store with £250k investment
It has added a Cheeky Coffee machine, as well as Calippo slush and Fwip ice cream offers
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NewsSpar UK MD Louise Hoste in surprise departure from business
She joined Spar in September 2019 and helped steer the business through the Covid-19 crisis
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NewsWholesalers wary of rise in social media inspired looting
The concerns have prompted the Federation of Wholesale Distributors to issue new advice to its members
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NewsNisa retailer Amrit Singh moves from wholesaling to exporting viral NPD
The products, including confectionery, snacks, toys, and accessories, are being imported to his new 5,000 sq ft warehouse in Walsall
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NewsJJ Foodservice adds beer kegs to alcohol range for pub landlords
Available for collection from its Enfield, Sidcup, and Dagenham depots, the range consists of 50-litre kegs of Carlsberg, Foster’s, San Miguel, Heineken, Cobra and Peroni
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NewsJisp launches new app features allowing wholesalers to offer loyalty scheme
The aim is to help wholesalers drive footfall, sales and repeat visits to their cash & carry depots
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NewsChallenger brands owed upwards of £100k by Asda third-party distributor Blue Ocean
Third-party distributor Blue Ocean owes a number of challenger brands upwards of £100k for products supplied to Asda since the collapse of Tree of Life
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NewsOnline booze seller rolls back prices to protest alcohol duty hikes
All trade customers will automatically be refunded the duty at the checkout, and shown how much has been taken off
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NewsJJ Foodservice expands direct to consumer range by 30%
The offer has been rebranded to JJ Home Essentials, previously named JJ Home since its launch in 2020 to support households during the Covid pandemic