Archive of all Wholesalers articles – Page 115
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NewsBooker opens first Premier in Northern Ireland
Booker has opened its first Premier convenience store in Northern Ireland. The launch follows the wholesaler’s acquisition of Makro in April last year. Booker did not have a presence in Northern Ireland prior to the deal. The 870 sq ft store opened in Newtownards and is owned by retailer Brian ...
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NewsNick Rose hired by Blakemore Wholesale to grow Lifestyle Express
Blakemore Wholesale has hired a stores group director to bolster its retail portfolio for Lifestyle Express…
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NewsEmarket to take on wholesale rivals on 100 core lines
Online wholesale site Emarket has pledged to beat Booker and Bestway’s prices on 100 core lines…
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NewsHenderson Group profits climb as stores and fresh food excel
Henderson Group has reported a 3.6% increase in turnover and “record profits” up 17.5% for the year ending 31 December 2013.
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NewsBestway Batleys Foodservice wins £3m contract haul
Bestway Batleys Foodservice has won new contracts worth £3m across the UK…
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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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NewsAppleby Westward names Mike Boardman MD
Mike Boardman has been appointed managing director of Appleby Westward.
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NewsBoots drops evening meals to focus on healthy 'food for now'
Boots has called time on its trial of evening meals and expanded its food for now range instead…
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NewsTyphoo sues Keith Spicer over claims about quality of its tea
Typhoo is suing Keith Spicer, claiming the rival made false accusations about the quality of its tea to retailers…
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NewsMakro back in profit as Booker sales climb 17.3%
Makro is back in profit, Booker revealed today.
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NewsMusgrave admits: 'We made mistakes in GB'
Musgrave chief Chris Martin has admitted “management mistakes” are partly to blame for “disappointing” results…
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Comment & OpinionMusgrave sharpens up
Retailers who had labelled Musgrave a “sinking ship” will no doubt be pleased to hear that Musgrave has a turnaround programme in place…
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NewsMusgrave and Morrisons in dispute over Made Easy trademark
Musgrave GB is locked in a trademark dispute with Morrisons, The Grocer can reveal…
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NewsMusgrave profits fall as it writes down €131m in GB business
Musgrave Group has reported a 16% fall in pre-tax profits for the year to 31 December 2013 on the back of a disappointing performance in its GB operations
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NewsHazelnut crop damage fears drive up prices
Hazelnut prices are on the rise because of concerns about crop damage…
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Analysis & FeaturesEaster egg promotions rose by nearly 50% on 2013 levels
Shop staff could have been forgiven for becoming a little fed up with building Easter egg displays this year…
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NewsLondis ditches lower-tier membership offer
Londis has been turning away prospective new members as part of a recruitment strategy shake-up…
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NewsMusgrave GB boss Donal Horgan steps down
Donal Horgan is to step down as MD of Musgrave GB, it announced today.
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Analysis & FeaturesMorrisons proves slow to shift the focus of its promotions
Just over a month ago, Morrisons finally woke up to the threat of the discounters…
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NewsToday's Group adds four new on-trade wholesalers to roster
Today’s Group has recruited four new members…