Archive of all AF Blakemore articles – Page 8
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Analysis & FeaturesThe Top 50 Independents: 6-10
6-10 in our Top 50 Independents sees a big, big climber enter the top ten
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NewsCraig O'Connor named Blakemore Wholesale managing director
O’Connor, who joined this week, will be responsible for AF Blakemore’s C&C operation
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NewsSpar retailer Alfred Jones plans more post offices
Alfred Jones is to roll out post offices throughout its c-store estate, but will not be opening any further forecourts…
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Analysis & FeaturesBig 30 wholesalers: are they transforming fast enough?
Wholesalers are feeling the pressure of grocery’s wider problems. So how are they transforming to make sure they can compete in such a cut-throat market?
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NewsJames Russell appointed wholesale distribution MD at AF Blakemore
James Russell has been named as managing director of AF Blakemore’s wholesale distribution division…
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Analysis & FeaturesThe Grocer Top New Talent list 2014
The Grocer reveals the 33 super-talented individuals on the list this year
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NewsNews: The Grocer calls for mass switch to LED
The Grocer lights way with new campaign urging a mass switch by retailers to LED lighting…
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NewsBlakemore rebrands Heart Distribution arm as Blakemore Fine Foods
AF Blakemore’s Heart Distribution arm is to be rebranded Blakemore Fine Foods in an effort to modernise the brand…
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NewsAppleby Westward names Mike Boardman MD
Mike Boardman has been appointed managing director of Appleby Westward.
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Category ReportDear Mr Cameron...
We asked leading wholesale figures from the Big 30 what they would ask the government to do to help their business. Here’s what they said…
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NewsAF Blakemore boosts finance department with appointments
Spar and Landmark wholesaler AF Blakemore has welcomed two new finance directors…
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NewsBlakemore marks 50 years with 50 deals over 50 days
AF Blakemore & Son is celebrating 50 years in the cash & carry business by offering customers 50 deals….
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Category ReportFright club: Adults join in the Halloween fun
Dressing up at Halloween isn’t just for kids. Nowadays retailers, too, transmogrify into ghoultastic visions every year…
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NewsPeople's Supermarket seals Blakemore funds
The People’s Supermarket is to undergo a £100,000 revamp predicted to boost its turnover by 30% following a tie-up with Spar wholesaler AF Blakemore.
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NewsAF Blakemore RPS scheme proves a hit
More than 200 Spar retailers have signed up to AF Blakemore’s Retail Partners Plus (RPS) scheme since its launch last year.
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NewsSpar lays out plans to reclaim convenience
Spar UK has revealed a 10-point plan to regain leadership of the convenience market and grow sales by £1.5bn in the next five years.
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ProfilesPower List 2012: Younus Sheikh to Mark Allen
Under Younus Sheikh, Bestway continues to grow, boosted by its 2010 acquisitions of Martex and Bellevue and symbol numbers. The wholesaler also opened two new depots and a transactional website.
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Analysis & FeaturesTop 50 Independents: In the driving seat
As the Top 50 independents mark a solid year, MBOs are increasingly in vogue, with Iceland’s Malcolm Walker setting the pace as he looks to take control.