Convenience and Wholesale news – Page 121
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NewsSamworth Bros launches Fresh Food For Now delivery business
Supplier will use its current Ginsters van sales operation to offer a broader range of products
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NewsFour McColl's stores rebrand to Morrisons Daily fascia
The conversions are part of a trial that involves 10 north west stores
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NewsScotmid Co-operative posts 11% profit boost after hot summer
Strong sales across its food business boosted by the hot summer were the key drivers
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NewsTrack & trace tobacco rollout labelled a 'fiasco'
Without the necessary codes retailers will not be able to buy compliant tobacco from 20 May
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NewsUnitas Wholesale forms focus group for suppliers
The group will consist of representatives from 14 suppliers who will meet quarterly
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NewsCaterforce grows sales despite departure of Kent Frozen Foods
The foodservice buying group recorded annual sales of £524m for the year to the end of 2018
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NewsBidfood cuts sugar content in its cakes by a quarter
The foodservice giant has completed the second phase of its reformulation programme
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NewsConvenience retail diploma launched at University of Surrey
Students will also attend key ACS events such as the Technology Showcase and Summit
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NewsBlakemore eyes huge growth in foodservice sector
The move is part of the wholesaler’s wider five-year strategy
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NewsPricecheck secures £14m funds to boost stock volumes
The Sheffield-based business said it would use the funds to improve its offering in skincare, fine fragrance and alcohol
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News7-Eleven sets sights on UK after absence of over 20 years
A spokesman for the Dallas-based group this week told The Grocer it was interested in the UK
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NewsBidfood to sell Brexit contingency stock in wake of delay
The company’s contingency plans are now on hold until July, when it will review the situation again
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NewsSugro welcomes three new members to buying group
Sugro now has 84 members with a combined turnover of more than £1.1bn
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NewsCo-op rolls out Reflexis task management system for staff
The new system will digitise paper-based jobs and provide staff with guidance and clarity
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NewsBidfood owner BFS Group suffers £14.8m loss driven by logistics weakness
Bidfood owner BFS Group slumped to a headline loss of £14.8m in its most recent financial year due to heavy losses outside its core foodservice business.
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NewsWomen in Wholesale offers members free confidence counselling
The sessions will be run by qualified confidence coach and Women in Wholesale chair Clare Bocking
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NewsSimply Fresh to open food hall-style spaces
The new concept halls will feature concessions, a bar and live music
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NewsLidl shrinks size requirements for new London store openings
Lidl’s maximum size for either London or nationwide remains unchanged at 26,500 sq ft
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NewsScottish Wholesale Association to launch training academy
The SWA is working with key stakeholders to help deliver Ambition 2030
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NewsParfetts plans 'aggressive' growth for Go Local fascia
A team of 18 retail development advisors are in place to recruit retailers in North Wales, the Midlands and the north east