Spar wholesaler celebrates £400,000 fundraising milestone for Marie Curie
James Hall & Co., Spar wholesaler for the north of England, is celebrating a charity milestone having raised £400,000 for end of life care charity, Marie Curie.
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Industry unites behind Scottish Wholesale Association amid Covid-19
The Scottish Wholesale Association has bolstered its numbers after a lockdown recruitment drive that saw nearly 30 wholesalers join the trade group.
Parfetts grows Go Local business with route planning & electronic proof of delivery from PODFather
AG Parfetts & Sons, the cash and carry wholesaler and owner of the Go Local and Go Local Extra convenience store brands, is using PODFather's route planning and electronic proof of delivery technology to streamline its distribution operation. With
Spar wholesaler launches new vegan, vegetarian and gluten free range
Spar wholesaler for the north of England, James Hall & Co., has launched eight new delicious sandwich flavours to accommodate SPAR customers shopping with dietary requirements.
Spar helps deliver PPE for Marie Curie nurses
150 Marie Curie Nurses in the North of England can now collect essential PPE from their local Spars tore thanks to the generosity and good will of James Hall & Co., Spar wholesaler for the north of England.
KeyStore’s Christmas food bank campaign returns to support communities
Keystore is asking its retailers to once again support their local food bank in the run-up to Christmas by placing dumpbins in-store for customers to donate food and other items.
KeyStore invests in branded face masks for retailers across Scotland and north of England
Retailers and their staff across Scotland and the north of England are leading by example as they reiterate the importance of wearing a face covering in-store by donning KeyStore-branded face masks.
Scotland’s wholesalers join industry groups in warning Prime Minister of no-deal Brexit concerns
The Scottish Wholesale Association (SWA) is among 11 of Scotland’s leading food, drink, seafood and farming organisations that have taken the “unusual step” of making a direct plea to the Prime Minister to warn of the “perilous situation” facing the
KeyStore unveils new partnership with online shopping platform Appy Shop
Food and drink wholesaler JW Filshill has announced a new partnership with online shopping platform Appy Shop to provide KeyStore retailers with an integrated e-commerce solution that enables them to offer their customers an online shopping platform for home delivery
Spar Retail Show looks ahead to new opportunities
Blakemore Trade Partners has all of the industry-leading initiatives retailers need to thrive and make the most of new opportunities in the convenience market.
AF Blakemore launches commission operator store model
AF Blakemore has launched a brand-new commission operator Spar store model.
Baby wholesaler brand returns home to deliver superior shopping experiences to new and growing families
Kidcentral Supply is returning to the Brightpearl family as the business aims to deliver baby and maternity products to a widening segment of specialist and mainstream retailers, and to enhance its end-to-end customer experience.
Spar wholesaler launches new store at Lancaster University
James Hall & Co., Spar wholesaler for the north of England, is delighted to announce the opening of its 145th company owned Spar store, Spar Lancaster University.
Wholesaler JW Filshill puts in ‘stable’ performance and prepares for future growth
Food and drink wholesaler JW Filshill, one of Scotland’s oldest independent food and drink wholesalers, said it chalked up a “stable” performance in the year ending January 31, 2020, with turnover remaining at £155m, the same as the previous year.
Spar wholesaler redistributes surplus stock with Too Good To Go
James Hall & Co., Spar wholesaler for the north of England, has launched a new partnership with self-declared waste warriors, Too Good To Go.
Spar wholesaler celebrates partnership with British farmers
Spar wholesaler for the north of England, James Hall & Co., would like to thank its network of independent North West producers for going above and beyond during the coronavirus pandemic.
AF Blakemore acquires online wholesaler and retailer Vegan Store
AF Blakemore has announced the purchase of the online wholesaler and retailer Vegan Store.
Unitas Wholesale appoints Henderson Technology as an approved EPOS supplier
Henderson Technology is delighted to announce its partnership with Unitas Wholesale as an approved EPOS supplier for Unitas Wholesaler’s customers.
Spar wholesaler revamps own brand sandwich range
James Hall & Co., Spar wholesaler for the north of England, has revamped its own brand Spar sandwich offering, with refreshed packaging and 3 exciting new flavours.
JW Filshill unveils KeyStore business website to drive growth of fascia
Award-winning wholesaler JW Filshill has unveiled a new business website (https://business.keystore.co.uk/) for its KeyStore symbol group, designed to give prospective retailers a central hub to access information about the fascia and how to join the KeyStore family.
AF Blakemore to give away £30,000 with Community Cashback Scheme
AF Blakemore has launched a Community Cashback Grant scheme across its Spar stores to thank groups who are there for vulnerable people during the Covid-19 crisis.
Brakes partners with KPS on digital transformation to support its mission to feed the nation
Brakes, the UK’s leading foodservice wholesaler, has partnered with KPS, one of the UK’s most trusted e-commerce agencies, to digitally transform its operations during the covid-19 lockdown. The project opened up its B2B food delivery site to the public with
Mobile app and home delivery platform, Snappy Shopper, ties with AF Blakemore
Snappy Shopper, the fast-growing mobile app and web-based convenience store home delivery platform, has secured its most significant deal to date after finalising a partnership with West Midlands-based Spar wholesaler AF Blakemore.
Staff at Royal Preston Hospital to benefit from new £250,000 relaxation and recuperation areas
Staff working at Royal Preston Hospital are set to benefit from a £250k charitable donation aimed at ensuring their on-going well-being and to assist them in the fight against COVID-19.
Safety first as JW Filshill rolls out hygiene confidence measures across KeyStore estate
KeyStore outlets across Scotland and the north of England are working with wholesaler JW Filshill to ensure the ongoing safety of customers and staff during the coronavirus crisis.
