Convenience and Wholesale news – Page 2
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Labour commits to reviving standalone offence for attacking shopworkers
A new bill means the parliamentary process before it becomes law will have to start from scratch
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Nursery industry calls for stricter food standards for pre-schools
Nursery Kitchen is campaigning for an incoming government to set new standards for early years settings
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AF Blakemore offers Philpotts food-to-go and coffee concept to indies
The food-to-go innovation offers consumers breakfast and lunchtime options, including sourdough rolls, baguettes, and freshly prepared salad boxes
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Dominic Hall elected president of Spar International
He is joint MD for wholesaler James Hall, which supplies Spar stores across northern England, having worked for the fifth-generation family business since 1999
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Co-op expands parcel locker partnership with InPost to 100 more stores
The rollout will expand Co-op’s parcel locker network to over 150 stores by the end of 2024
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Bidcorp acquires ice cream manufacturer Northern Bloc
The business has been supplying ice cream products since 2014 and will join Bidcorp’s extensive network
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Scottish Wholesale Association appoints Tom Slaven as new president
Slaven has been a member of the SWA council for several years
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Dhamecha reveals plans to open new depot in Merseyside
The new site opening is part of a strategy to continue expanding in the north west
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Sysco to sponsor first-ever Pride event in Ashford
Ashford has been the home of Brakes for half a century
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Denmark recalls Korean noodle brand Samyang for ‘poisoning’ risk
Consuming large quantities of chilli poses a particular risk to children and frail adults
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Booker offers retailers extra profit on tobacco lines in new scheme
Shop Locally Tobacco Club, retailers who sign up can access an additional 1% profit on return, equivalent to £1,000 a year
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FWD urges electoral candidates to reform apprenticeship levy ahead of election
The FWD is lobbying to change the scheme into a wider skills levy ahead of the general election
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Diageo sells majority stake in Guinness Nigeria
Diageo has sold a controlling stake in its Nigerian Guinness operation to its distributor in the country in a deal worth about $70m (£55m)
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Fresh Direct launches new seasonal range with focus on British produce
Fresh Direct has produced a brochure, supplier videos and a bespoke website section to support the campaign
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Harlech acquires Celtic Foodservice ahead of regional expansion
The wholesaler said its ‘rival’ Celtic was a perfect fit to keep expanding in the south west
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British Corner Shop to make a comeback
The online platform for British goods had closed earlier this year due to Brexit and Covid-19 impacts
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Nisa pauses fuel levy for 40 retailers to assess impact on business
It is understood the symbol group is looking at how it could boost loyalty and sales volume
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Booker acquires Venus Wine & Spirit Merchants
Venus’ 4,000-strong selection will boost the company’s strategy to premiumise drink its offering
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Five things you’ll learn from the retail crime webinar
The struggle to combat retail crime rumbles on, but what’s the solution?
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Asda appoints former Lidl COO to run stores
Heslop was with Lidl for more than 20 years, joining in 2002 as a graduate, and for the past five years was a board member in its UK and Ireland operations