Latest wholesale news – Page 139
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The Grocer focus on ethnic food:
Budgens and Nisa think speed Retailers continue to make bagged and ready to go takeaways a key target for consumers. Budgens latest spicy offering a chilled Meals for Two range in two varieties, Curry Night and Orient Express will be sold from...
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Cash & carries: Wholesale success
Following Booker's merger with Iceland, questions are being asked about the long-term future of the cash & carry sector as we know it. Consultant Dave Turnbull explains Cash & carry operators come in two broad types those that are two weeks away...
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E-convenience stores: C-stores set up as drop zones for e-pu
Convenience stores operating under the Londis, Spar and Jet fascias will be the first Dropzone outlets for goods bought on the internet. In July, Dropzone 1 will test the concept in the Reading area, but there are plans for a national launch by the...
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Wholesale: ProRetail show review
P&H sets target of 1,000 for symbol operations P&H McLane plans to recruit up to 250 retailers to its symbol group operations in the coming year, despite the supply glitches following last year's acquisition of Booker's delivered wholesale...
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FWD DrinkSummit Conference: Brewers risk losing control'
The brewers are becoming deal junkies and forfeiting control of their brands to the multiple grocers. Landmark's trading director Martin Williams had this harsh message for them at the annual Federation of Wholesale Distributors' Drinksummit...
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News analysis: Bestway launches voluntary group
Growth guaranteed Bestway is quite right to target the symbol group sector as an area for future growth, judging by the latest figures from IGD. It values the sector at £4bn, and says sales have increased 4% since 1998. The number of stores...
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E-commerce: Booker launching product auction site
exclusive Belinda Gannaway Booker customers will be able to take part in online auctions for shortlife and special product offers from next month. The Exchange is part of Booker's e-commerce strategy that will see the cash and carry group move...
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Booker's prize for excellence awards
Public wants to see a vibrant independent sector, and this year's winners prove it is not doomed says Stuart Rose Quencher dazzles judges with hi-tech service A convenience store that has successfully combined traditional retailing skills with...
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Cash and carry: Bestway plans to rival symbol groups
Bestway is about to launch an audacious attack on the symbol group sector by launching its own voluntary operation dubbed Best-One And The Grocer understands the cash and carry group has set a target of having as many as 200 retailers signed up...
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Name Martin Hyson
Position Chief executive Company Budgens The job A promotion prompted by the imminent departure of John von Spreckelsen who joins struggling Somerfield as executive chairman at the end of the month. Hyson is seen by the Budgens board as the natural...
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FWD ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Parfett boss wants a break: I have to ask suppliers whether they actually want alternative routes to market' Parfett blasts second class treatment' Camilla Palmer Leading wholesalers have slammed suppliers for continuing to treat them as...
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News analysis: all change at Somerfield The man for the job
He's done great things at Budgens so can John von Spreckelsen work the same magic at Somerfield, asks Tony Brown Somerfield first encountered John von Spreckelsen in its bid to take over Booker back in September 1998. On that occasion, both...
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Business as normal at Budgens
Von Spreckelsen has spent most of his working life in the UK, previously holding senior management positions at Bowater Industries and Bank of America International. He is also the current chairman of Cellec AG in Switzerland and Global Shipping...
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Now Somerfield treads on wholesalers' toes
Somerfield is set to challenge traditional delivered wholesalers after announcing plans to supply village stores. In a clear threat to established wholesalers, the retailer said the scheme would be available to shops within a 10 mile radius of any...
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Makro depots are upgraded
Cash and carry giant Makro has upgraded three of its depots in North Acton, Birmingham and Glasgow with new features all of which have been on trial at its Charlton outlet since last year. The three depots have been fitted out with a bakery,...
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Booker has made an impressive recovery under the guidance of
Stuart Rose has nurtured cash and carry chain Booker through a rough transition period and come up smelling sweet. At this time last year, the company was in serious trouble but, after 18 months of his careful nurturing, the end of the financial...
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Son of Bestway chief targeted in pilot's kidnapping threats
The heir to the Bestway cash and carry fortune was the subject of ransom threats, it emerged this week. Dawood Pervez was the target for a bizarre kidnap plan hatched by British Regional Airways pilot Peter Shadwell. Dawood is the son of Bestway...
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The serveover view
l A typical Budgens store carries between 20 and 30 cheeses, says senior buyer Philip Punter, although the multiple buys a range of 260 varieties because "we like to include local cheeses in our stores". The total range comprises 90 sold through...
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Suppliers and wholesalers: acting on impulse
The Everyday Impulse initiative devised by the Federation of Wholesale Distributors with the backing of four leading suppliers is an example of how wholesalers and manufacturers are working together for the benefit of the independent sector. The...