2025 has begun in earnest for the UK’s newest wholesale buying group. After announcing six new members in the first week of January, the Wholesale Group has just hosted two briefing events for senior suppliers where it shared its bold ambitions and overarching vision for the group.
The senior supplier briefing event, in London on 14 January saw more than 50 channel directors plus 150 representatives from leading FMCG suppliers across all product categories. Joint managing directors Jess Douglas (above) and Tom Gittins introduced the new group, outlining the rationale for its creation.
“We all know the wholesale landscape is changing and we recognise the need to change with it to ensure we provide the best support and value for both independent wholesalers and our supplier partners,” said Douglas. “As a result, the Wholesale Group has been created to provide the home for independent wholesalers, of all sizes, with extensive retail and foodservice expertise and support. This also provides our supplier partners with a highly-effective, cost-efficient route to market for independent retailers.”
On the day, attendees also heard from co-chairs, Coral Rose and Martin Williams, as well as an overview from Lumina Intelligence MD, Jill Livesey.
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