James Hall & Co. expands its greener fleet with purchase of new Volvo tractor units
James Hall & Co. has continued its drive away from fossil fuels with the addition of three new greener Volvo tractor units to its fleet.
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JW Filshill and ScottishPower to explore green energy solutions
JW Filshill has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with ScottishPower to explore the potential of using green hydrogen and electrification to power its fleet. Serving over 1,400 delivered goods customers, including over 210 Keystore convenience stores across Scotland and the
Leading confectionery wholesaler Hancocks celebrates 60th anniversary
Leading confectionery wholesaler Hancocks has celebrated its 60th anniversary with an exciting in store event in Loughborough.
Blackburn schools dominate Boccia tournament in first Spar Lancashire School Games final of 2022
Perfect pitching and precision placement were the aims of the game as a Boccia tournament came to its conclusion in the first Spar Lancashire School Games final of 2022.
Scottish Wholesale Association secures £15m of funding support for wholesale sector
The Scottish Wholesale Association has welcomed an announcement by Cabinet Secretary for Finance and the Economy Kate Forbes that an additional £10 million is to be made available to support the food and drink wholesale sector as it recovers from
AF Blakemore announces record volumes and 18% growth in sales over Christmas
AF Blakemore & Son, a market-leading wholesaler and distributor and one of the largest family owned businesses in the UK, has announced strong sales performance over the Christmas period. The Group has reported an 18% sales increase for the four
Spar is onside after signing deal with Burnley FC in the Community
Spar is onside with Burnley FC in the Community after signing a sponsorship deal to support the Premier League club’s charity work.
AF Blakemore & Son remains well positioned for growth despite 5% sales fall, chairman reports
Chairman Peter Blakemore has announced a year of good progress for 2020/21 in his statement on AF Blakemore & Son’s annual financial results.
James Hall & Co., charity sandwich support passes £600,000 in a month of milestones
It has been a month of milestones for James Hall & Co. Ltd as the company’s total charity support through Spar sandwich sales has passed through the £600,000 mark.
James Hall & Co expands food waste reduction partnership with Too Good To Go
James Hall & Co., has expanded its successful partnership with Too Good To Go to reduce food waste across all of its company owned Spar stores.
James Hall & Co set to manufacture its 60 millionth sandwich
James Hall & Co, the Spar wholesaler for the north of England, is celebrating a huge milestone this week as it is set to manufacture their 60 millionth sandwich since sandwich production first started in 2009.
SWA local sourcing project shines a spotlight on new opportunities for producers
As hospitality businesses start to reopen this week the Scottish Wholesale Association (SWA) is focused on helping Scotland’s food and drink recovery by building local sourcing opportunities for wholesalers and local producers.
Scotland’s wholesale food supply chain targets net-zero emissions by 2045 as Scottish Wholesale Association embarks on ambitious decarbonisation project
The Scottish Wholesale Association has embarked on the first phase of an ambitious project designed to help members and the wider wholesale sector become greener and more sustainable, and ultimately decarbonise the wholesale food supply chain and achieve net-zero emissions
Spar wholesaler launches purpose built forecourt in County Durham
Spar wholesaler for the north of England, James Hall & Co., has re-launched one of its company owned stores in Wolsingham, County Durham.
Distributor DCS Group aims to stimulate sales in challenging market
DCS Group, the UK’s leading distributor, has kicked off a campaign to help wholesalers and retailers stimulate sales within today’s challenging market.
AF Blakemore & Son invests for growth with new opportunities
Chairman Peter Blakemore has reported a year of good progress for 2019/20 in his annual statement on AF Blakemore & Son’s financial results.
DCS Group kicks off Christmas 2021 campaign with wholesalers and retailers
DCS Group, the UK’s leading distributor, has kicked off a campaign to help wholesalers and retailers drive more Christmas gift sales in the lead up to the 2021 festive period. With Christmas being such a significant time of year for
Spar wholesaler launches new store in Cumbria
James Hall & Co., Spar wholesaler for the north of England, has knocked down and rebuilt one of its company owned Spar stores in Maryport, Cumbria.
Wholesaler JW Filshill diversifies business with acquisition of Eldorado Tonic Wine brand
JW Filshill, the Glasgow-based wholesaler, has taken steps to further diversify its business with the acquisition of the long-established Eldorado Tonic Wine brand as part of its purchase of KB Agencies for an undisclosed sum.
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.
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.
