Parfetts boosts turnover by 6.7% to £646 million
Parfetts achieved a 6.7% rise in turnover to £646 million in the year ended 30 June 2023. Operating profits increased by 51% from £5.6 million to £8.5 million. The employee-owned […]
World of Sweets becomes exclusive distributor for Sneak energy drink
World of Sweets, the UK’s largest confectionery wholesaler, has announced an exclusive distribution agreement for the energy drink Sneak. World of Sweets is stocking the range of 500ml energy drinks, […]
Pilgrim Foodservice team raise over £3,500 from Big Sleep Out
Team members from Pilgrim Foodservice braved the cold to participate in Peterborough’s Big Sleep Out event, raising more than £3,500 for two good causes – the Light Project Peterborough in […]
More than 800 retailers expected to attend Bestway Retail Showcase
Bestway Retail has announced that its Retail Showcase 2024 will take place at the Coventry Building Society (CBS) Arena on 15 May. More than 800 retailers are expected to attend […]
Aylesbury-based Jambo Supplies joins Sugro
Sugro has recruited Jambo Supplies to the group. The new member has added £26 million to Sugro’s existing buying power of more than £2.5 billion. Based in Aylesbury, Jambo Supplies […]
Booker renews partnership for five more years to supply Shop’N Drive
Booker Retail Partners (BRP) has renewed its partnership with Rontec for a further five years, supplying the Shop’N Drive estate across the country. Rontec chairman Gerald Ronson said: “As one […]
Harlech Foodservice extends price campaign to 390 lines
Harlech Foodservice has extended its ‘Trust Our Prices’ campaign, slashing prices and undercutting its competitors by up to 38%. Harlech Foodservice announced the aggressive drive at its two-day Food Expo […]
JW Filshill announces internal promotions for newly-created roles
Glasgow-based wholesaler JW Filshill has restructured its sales and development team with the internal promotions of Shirley Ruane and Elaine Feeney to the newly-created positions of sales managers. Ruane, who […]
Country Range Group introduces new Catering Essentials brand
In recognition that education and care sector chefs are under continued cost pressures, the Country Range Group has launched a new Catering Essentials brand. Available via the group’s 13 independent […]
Bestway recruits 57 more Penny Petroleum stores to Costcutter
Bestway Retail has announced that it has entered into a new long-term partnership with Penny Petroleum, the fifth largest independent petrol forecourt operator in the UK. Over the last three […]
Unitas announces member and supplier winners of Connect Awards
Parfetts, RD Johns and Wilds Premier Drinks Distributor were the big winners at the Unitas Connect Awards, winning the Retail, Foodservice and On Trade Wholesaler of The Year 2023 titles. […]
BrewDog introduces session IPA Wingman into the impulse channel
BrewDog has introduced a new session IPA, Wingman (4.3% abv), into the impulse channel following an initial launch into grocery at the end of last year. Taking inspiration from US […]