Archive of all Bestway articles – Page 4
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Comment & Opinion
Defra’s plan to battle labour shortages is a step in the right direction. Will government back it?
’We know the best-laid plans in Defra must overcome a substantial hurdle to become a reality: cross-government support’
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News
Driver crisis: Bestway forced to collect orders from ports to keep supply flowing
The wholesaler has implemented a number of emergency measures as deliveries of products are delayed or cancelled
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News
Bestway revenues hit £2.5bn as wholesale profits soar 260%
EBITDA for Bestway Wholesale Group jumped 82% from £20.8m to £37.9m
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News
Nisa retailer Harj Dhasee switches to SimplyFresh’s Sainsbury’s format
Dhasee currently runs two ‘Village Stores’ under a Nisa banner in Mickleton in the Cotswolds
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News
Bestway Wholesale consolidates retail businesses in restructure
A new combined retail division will be led by Costcutter retail director Mike Hollis, who becomes Bestway retail director
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News
Bestway Wholesale pushes industry-wide healthy eating agenda
The wholesaler launched the healthy eating initiative to demonstrate how low-sugar and low-fat products could boost retailers’ sales
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News
Bestway rolls out partnership with shopping app Jisp
The app offers home delivery, click & collect and scan & go services for local shops
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News
Bestway Wholesale kicks off lateral flow testing programme
The wholesale giant has been able to identify four asymptomatic coronavirus cases so far
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News
Bestway completes Costcutter takeover following FCA approval
Bestway COO Naser Khan has been charged with overseeing the Costcutter integration
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Analysis & Features
How the fascias have taken recruitment online
Coronavirus put an end to trade shows, store visits and face-to-face meetings that symbols usually use to recruit new members. But many have still managed to win new business. Here’s how
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News
Bestway invites Costcutter retailers to shop in depot ahead of deal completion
The wholesaler announced before Christmas that it had agreed to buy Costcutter for an undisclosed fee
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Comment & Opinion
If it’s not a supply deal, what is Bestway getting from its Costcutter purchase?
Bestway has confirmed the Co-op supply arrangement will remain in place until 2026. In the meantime, the wholesaler will reap other benefits
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News
Bestway extends Co-op supply deal for Costcutter until 2026
Bestway confirmed on Friday it was buying the symbol group from Bibby Line Group for an undisclosed fee
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News
Bestway snaps up Costcutter for undisclosed fee
Once the deal is cleared, Bestway will operate a symbol, franchise and company store estate of more than 3,795 UK stores
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Interviews
How Dawood Pervez is steering Bestway through the pandemic
The Bestway Wholesale MD discusses the challenges of evolving amid the Covid crisis, and championing the cause of the wholesale sector
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News
Bestway pleads with suppliers for fair stock allocations as demand creeps up
The wholesale giant has begun to see demand rise across a number of products such as alcohol, ambient grocery and toilet roll
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News
Bestway and Iceland link for Bargain Booze concessions at The Food Warehouse
A trial kicked off this month, with dedicated Bargain Booze sections introduced at stores in York, Poole and Cheltenham
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News
Bestway’s Well Pharmacy to open in Heathrow T2
The move follows a similar partnership in Gatwick’s North Terminal last year
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News
Andy Cresswell to leave Bestway in early 2021
Cresswell will step down at the end of January 2021, having served a six-month notice period
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News
Bestway Retail announces plans to sell off 37 company-owned stores
All of the stores for sale were part of Bestway’s £7.25m acqisition of Conviviality Retail in 2018