Convenience and Wholesale news – Page 23
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Tributes pour in following death of former Unitas finance director John Schofield
Schofield played an important role in the merger of Landmark Wholesale and Today’s Group in 2018, which led to the creation of Unitas
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Stephen Thompson incorporates Iceland Local into Scottish convenience stores
The move follows a £600,000 investment into the retailer’s Buckhaven and Greenock stores
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Pioneer Foodservice makes major fleet investment after surge in turnover
The vans, which are all fitted with refrigeration, will help it to service customers across southern Scotland as well as north-west and north-east England
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3D-printed Redefine Meat seals major wholesaler deals
The Israeli business has partnered with eight wholesalers to expand its availability across UK foodservice operators
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Bidfood releases customer guide ahead of single-use plastic ban
The wholesaler said the guide would help customers to source alternative products and promote recyclable plastics and their correct waste streams
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Morrisons rolls out budget Savers range across c-stores
Morrisons said it had also cut the price of 18 high-volume products such as milk, bread and tomatoes in its convenience stores
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Spar to stock MrBeast chocolate bars in exclusive convenience deal
The symbol group has secured a deal to be the range’s convenience distributor until January 2024
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Meat and fish suppliers trial online wholesale ordering platform Platter
Fine cooked meat supplier Kings and tuna supplier LMC Foods are rolling out the Platter ordering platform to three and 22 of their wholesaler customers respectively
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Kitwave begins construction of 80,000 sq ft warehouse in south west
Construction of the new distribution centre, which is located two miles outside Newton Abbot, is expected to be completed by quarter three of 2024
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MPK Garages converts remaining stores from Londis to Nisa
The stores will covert from Londis and feature a co-branded fascia with Nisa and MPK’s independent brand ‘Pop-In Daily’
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Nisa wins extended supply deal with Haven Holidays owner Bourne Leisure
The newest additions include stores at Thorpe Park and Perran Sands
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M&S Food wins Grocer of the Year for the first time in its history
Ultimate accolade caps a great night in which M&S CEO Stuart Machin also received the coveted Grocer Cup
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Grocer Gold Awards 2023: National wholesaler of the year
Winner: Bidfood UK It felt like Bidfood did it all last year. The foodservice giant delivered strong financial results while shaking up the sector with new initiatives, expansions and acquisitions. Profits were up 52% year on year – and up 68% versus pre-pandemic – in the same ...
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Grocer Gold Awards 2023: Regional wholesaler of the year
‘Fully rounded’ Henderson Wholesale smashes targets
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Grocer Gold Awards 2023: Specialist wholesaler of the year
‘Inspiring’ Cotswold Fayre stays true to its values
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Grocer Gold Awards 2023: Symbol/franchise retailer of the year
‘Latest Thinking’ Premier continues to up its game
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Pricecheck export sales exceed pre-Brexit levels
The Sheffield-based business, which sells to more than 100 countries worldwide, achieved growth of 44% in export sales in the financial year to 30 April 2023
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Parfetts admits to lagging behind the curve on vape sales
Parfetts joint MD Guy Swindell said the business was losing out on sales to local vape specialists
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Premier Foods hits back at claims wholesalers prioritise supermarkets
Premier Foods UK customer director Ellie Krupa said she was offering a right of reply to accusations of preferential treatment
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Booker to offer licensed traders discounts via new On Trade Club
The new initiative will allow customers to purchase over 80 of the wholesaler’s most popular on-trade products at discounted prices