Archive of all Wholesalers articles – Page 32
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NewsParfetts to open nine new The Local stores by the end of March
The opening of the new stores will take the overall total in the estate to 29, just 18 months after it launched
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NewsSysco GB appoints Andy Pembroke as new MD of Fresh Direct
He replaces Andy Farnworth, who spent over seven years heading up the fresh food supplier
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NewsJW Filshill to grow KeyStore estate by 10% in 2023 thanks to new depot
Filshill said its new 123,034 sq ft depot at Westway Park would allow the wholesaler to increase its operational capacity and open more stores
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NewsBidcorp acquires foodservice supplier Harvest Fine Foods
Harvest supplies over 1,000 catering establishments across the Dorset, Hampshire and Sussex areas and stocks a range of 4,500 chilled, frozen and ambient products
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NewsSpar works with US distributor Congo Brands to bring Prime drinks to stores
The move makes Spar the first symbol group in the convenience channel to stock Prime
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NewsBrakes to launch new personalised customer rewards scheme
As part of the scheme, Brakes is also partnering with the Eden Reforestation Project, a charity that supports global communities affected by deforestation
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NewsBidfood lining up Glasgow and Bedfordshire depot openings for 2023
Bidfood said both depots would include state-of-the-art technology to help it reduce its carbon footprint
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NewsJJ Foodservice partners with Quorn to expand vegan range
The new products in the range, targeted at the hospitality sector, include Quorn ChiQin Buttermilk Style Burger, ChiQin Crispy Wings and ChiQin Fillets
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NewsSpar retailers Mark and Ben Cleary revamp Manchester store with 200 new lines
Retailers are enjoying a 25% boost in sales at their Victoria Avenue store in Manchester following a £180,000 investment
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NewsTony Blake becomes third senior hire for Q Catering from KFF
He previously held senior positions at Brakes and most recently at KFF, where spent 18 years and led a number of business initiatives
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NewsUnited Wholesale Grocers pre-tax profits slump by 28% despite increased turnover
UWG said the decreased profits could be attributed to lower margin rates, due to a continuous review of its pricing and promotional strategies
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NewsJJ Foodservice customers flock to pay by bank, with 45% uptake just four weeks after launch
The wholesaler said uptake of the open banking system had exceeded expectations since its November launch
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NewsAF Blakemore sales soar 19% to £1.19bn
Key investments meant the group delivered a pre-tax loss of £3.3m, down from a pre-tax profit of £6m in the previous year
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NewsJW Filshill appoints Arwel Carter as regional development manager for north of England
Carter joins the business having spent nine years at field and experiential marketing agency McCurrach
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Analysis & FeaturesHow Brindisa became a trailblazer in bringing Spanish cuisine to the UK
The business, once a fledgling cheese importer, has developed into a wholesaler, retailer and award-winning supplier
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NewsOlive Dining partners with Olio to share surplus meals with local communities
The partnership will see leftovers from schools in south east London distributed to communities via the Olio app
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NewsFWD partners with Met Police to raise awareness of cash & carry crime
Wholesalers already take extensive steps to prevent crime on their premises, including employing security guards and dog patrols in vulnerable areas
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NewsCIty snapshot: Kitwave acquires foodservice wholesaler WestCountry Food in £29m deal
Kitwave Group has snapped up fresh produce wholesaler WestCountry Food Holdings for £29m to incorporate into the company’s foodservice division. Pkus, Fever-Tree Drinks appoints new chairman.
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NewsUnitas awards staff one-off £500 cost of living payment
The business said it was recognising the dedication and effort of its staff through the one-off payment
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NewsBestway planning to add more stores to Iceland product sales trial
It is understood Iceland has given Bestway access to its licensed products, with the exception of Greggs