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Comment & OpinionIt is time for women in wholesale to grow, lead and influence
Networks like Women at Booker are helping create a culture where women can grow, lead and influence, says director of supply chain Trudy Wilson
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NewsClegg’s Chilled Foodservice joins Sterling Supergroup
Originally a cheese business, Clegg’s is also adding more ambient lines and is looking to introduce some frozen capacity in the near future
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NewsBooker locks 650 prices to support operators throughout spring
Prices will be locked until 16 June 2026
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NewsUnitas launches confectionery guide to boost retailer sweet sales
The guide features sales data, practicle advice and tips on price, value, and in-store activations
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RankingsBig 30 wholesaler report and rankings 2026: a heavy load to bear
Inflation, increasing employment costs, new regulation… as the challenges mount up, how are the Big 30 wholesalers responding?
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NewsKitwave shareholders approve acquisition by US private equity-backed Kite Bidco
At the court meeting today (26 February), 71.79% of shareholders voted in favour of the deal
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NewsBrakes to offer £100k of prizes in Menu Match promotion
Prizes include instant cashback, electronics, and lifestyle items
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NewsThe Wholesale Group brings back own-brand roadshow for 2026
The year-long schedule will see the team travel from Portsmouth to Inverness, as well as visiting Ireland and Jersey
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NewsKitwave issues profit warning amid softer hospitality demand
Profitability was impacted by continued investment in Kitwave’s southwest depot and ongoing overhead inflationary pressures
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NewsHarlech Foodservice predicts £3m sales boost at 2026 trade fair
Harlech Foodservice believes the two-day Expo 26 could ‘smash all previous records’
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NewsBooker combines retail sales teams in leadership shake-up
The wholesale giant will combine its retail sales teams under a single structure, led by Martyn Parkinson as director of sales for retail
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NewsJohn D Forrest joins Sterling Supergroup as newest member
Egg sales have always been at the core of the business, which also offers a range of frozen, chilled and ambient products
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NewsCastell Howell launches ‘Growing Healthy Futures’ initiative
It looks to encourage uptake of domestically grown food and highlight the importance of healthier diets
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NewsUnitas launches sustainability guide for independent retailers
The guide features insight and retailer-specific advice on sustainability
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NewsWales facing ‘mass withdrawal’ over DRS glass go-ahead
A raft of trade bodies predicted that up to 97% of some product lines would be withdrawn from the Welsh market because the burden of compliance
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NewsBooker appoints Brakes director as new SME and foodservice MD
The new hire will be responsible for leading and growing the business’ foodservice and catering arm in the UK
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NewsJW Filshill appoints Morrisons Daily Scotland franchise boss as BDM
He brings nearly 25 years’ experience in the retail and wholesale sectors to the role
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NewsPricecheck acquires heritage brands Harmony, Amplex and Rapport
The Sheffield-based wholesaler will take full ownership of the brands, products and distribution
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NewsParfetts Go Local adds tuna to expanding own-brand range
The product is available in a 145g can format, supplied in cases of 12 and price-marked at £1.29
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NewsSysco GB moves closer to renewable energy target in wind farm deal
The agreement will see Sysco secure the equivalent of around a third of its expected energy use by 2030