All Wholesalers articles – Page 13
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NewsCoronavirus: Bestway asks manufacturers to take a “balanced” approach to supply
Bestway Wholesale has made a public plea to suppliers to maintain a “balanced approach” to servicing all trade channels in the face of pressure from major supermarkets to give them priority during the coronavirus outbreak.
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NewsCoronavirus: Appleby Westward records unprecedented March volumes
Appleby Westward has seen record volumes for March through its warehouses since the start of the coronavirus crisis in the UK.
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NewsBestway Wholesale increases revenues during “turbulent” year
Bestway Wholesale increased its turnover by 13% to £2.3bn in the year to the end of June 2019, according to the group’s latest financial results.
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NewsParfetts planning for more growth from Go Local programme
Parfetts is aiming to recruit a further 150 stores into its symbol and retail club operations this year as it continues to grow its footprint into new geographical areas.
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NewsCJ Lang announces rise in retail and wholesale festive sales
Scottish Spar wholesaler and retailer CJ Lang has reported “strong” sales over the Christmas period.
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NewsAppleby Westward reports 5.6% like-for-like rise in festive sales
South West Spar distributor Appleby Westward has announced a 5.6% increase in like-for-like wholesale sales over the two-week Christmas and new year trading period.
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NewsBooker tops HIM wholesale poll for customer satisfaction
Booker is leading the field for customer satisfaction among independent retailers and caterers, according to this year’s HIM Wholesale Awards.
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NewsBWG grows c-store sales in Ireland, but Appleby Westward falls back
Irish Spar wholesaler BWG grew turnover by 6.2% to €1.5bn in the past year, according to financial results published by South African parent company The Spar Group (TSG).
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NewsRetailers opting to make more use of cash & carry depots
Retailers have been making increased use of cash & carry in the past year, according to new research from HIM.
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NewsFilshill grows turnover in “challenging” independent retail market
Glasgow-based wholesaler JW Filshill has reported a turnover increase of 7.3% to £155 million in the year ending January 31, 2019, up from £145m the previous year.
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NewsAF Blakemore seeks growth with new distribution depot
AF Blakemore & Sons is to open a new purpose-built warehouse in Bedford as it seeks to expand its retail, wholesale and foodservice divisions.
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NewsParfetts reports North East sales boost and Go Local expansion
Parfetts has announced a 28% increase in turnover at its Middlesbrough depot in the past six months as it continues to expand in the North East.
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NewsRevenue losses to illicit beer plummet since alcohol registration scheme
The amount of beer sold without duty being paid has fallen by 30% since the introduction of the Alcohol Wholesale Registration Scheme (AWRS) in 2017.
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NewsJW Filshill-supplied retailers to benefit from new distribution centre
Scottish wholesaler JW Filshill is set to move to a new, purpose-built distribution centre, facilitating greater value and an extended chilled offer for its retail customers.
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NewsNational Buying Consortium set to offer "unified" wholesale solution
A new member-owned buying group is launching on 1 July, with the aim of offering a “forward-thinking and unified” delivered wholesale solution to the UK market.
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News24-hour operation drives growth for Parfetts Sheffield
Parfetts’ Sheffield depot is experiencing “unprecedented growth” following the decision to operate 24-hours a day.
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NewsSeven in 10 will use c-stores for Easter top-up, survey reveals
Almost three-quarters (72%) of consumers are likely to use their local convenience store to pick up shopping items they have either forgotten or run out of over the Easter period, according to a new Bestway Wholesale survey.
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NewsCJ Lang cuts the cake on centenary celebrations
Scottish Spar wholesaler and retailer CJ Lang hosted a tradeshow and gala dinner at the Fairmont Hotel in St Andrews late last month in the first of a series of events to celebrate its centenary of trading.
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NewsParfetts invests in retailer support to drive expansion plan
Parfetts has expanded its network of retail development advisors as it seeks to better support retailers and grow its retail club and Go Local fascia in the North East, North Wales and Midlands.
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NewsWholesale buying group Confex eyes digital-driven growth
Wholesale buying group Confex has revealed its three-year strategy for growing its business and increasing membership, with a focus on digital and app-based platforms.