Archive of all Sysco articles – Page 8
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InterviewsKen McMeikan CEO Brakes: Big Interview
CEO Ken McMeikan believes Brakes is back on track. His role is to keep it there – and make it go faster…
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NewsBrakes building third multi-temperature depot in Glasgow
Brakes has unveiled plans to open a new depot in Glasgow…
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NewsBrakes to open cash & carry as part of 'multichannel' offer
It is common for cash & carry operators to move into delivered wholesale but now foodservice giant Brakes is doing the opp…
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Comment & OpinionBrakes moving into cash & carry? What's going on?
Brakes is opening its first-ever cash & carry. It’s an interesting move for the delivered foodservice giant, and one that’…
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NewsBrakes, 3663, Nestlé and Unilever link to boost efficiency
The biggest names in foodservice have joined forces to improve supply chain efficiency — and save £100m by 2020…
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat does Ken's move mean for Greggs... and for Brakes?
News that Ken McMeikan had quit as Greggs CEO to move to Brakes was greeted…
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NewsGreggs boss to take reins at Brakes
Ken McMeikan has quit Greggs to become CEO at Brakes Group, as Brakes CEO Philip Jansen moves up to the role of chairman.
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NewsBrakes hires Hughes as marketing director
Brakes Group has appointed Dave Hughes as UK marketing director…
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Brakes dismisses job fears as Warrington site gets green light
Brakes has secured planning permission for a 200,000 sq ft distribution centre in Warrington….
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NewsBrakes passes on inflation to boost profits
Brakes Group has reported improved first half profits after passing on cost inflation to its customers…
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NewsBrakes secures £150m from new contracts
Foodservice giant Brakes has picked up new business worth £150m since the start of the year. Around £50m of the new…
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NewsBrakes parent Cucina reveals further losses
Losses at Brakes parent company Cucina Lux deepened by 13% to £106m in 2011…
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NewsBrakes snaps up £100m in business from collapsed DBC
Foodservice giant Brakes has taken on at least £100m worth of business from the administrators of its collapsed rival DBC.
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Brakes touts own label to beat own price rises
Foodservice giant Brakes has urged customers to shun branded products in favour of its Brakes own-brand to save money as it warned of a price hike from 1 February.
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NewsBrakes bids farewell to Barden after just a year
Stefan Barden has left foodservice giant Brakes Group following a management restructure that saw his position as UK chief executive axed.
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NewsBrakes completes capture of new finance chief
Brakes has named its new chief financial officer. Philip Wieland joins from General Healthcare Group.
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Kitchener: sad loss of ‘a man of integrity’
The industry is mourning the loss of Paul Kitchener, who has passed away after a long illness. Kitchener held a number of senior roles in the industry, including chief operating officer of Brakes and CEO of Burton’s Foods. He joined…
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NewsBrakes adds sharing tapas to winter lines
Brakes is targeting the potential of the Christmas sharing market with a new range of pre-prepared tapas as part of its new autumn and winter offer. The tapas options, which include mushroom and Stilton topper, meatballs in a…
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Brakes finance chief Fearn to join brewer Greene King
Brakes Group finance chief Matthew Fearn is leaving the foodservice giant to join Greene King. Fearn, who joined Brakes in 2007, will start at the brewer on 1 September.
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NewsCash-strapped shoppers slam brakes on grocery growth
Growth in the UK grocery market slowed dramatically over the past three months, as shoppers further reined in their spending in response to inflation.