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.
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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.
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.
