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.
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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.
JW Filshill keep convenience stores well stocked with PODFather
JW Filshill, the wholesale distributor behind the Keystore convenience shop brand, is using PODFather to keep shelves at its 1,600 customers well stocked. A PODFather user for over six years, JW Filshill relies on PODFather's delivery management solution to plan
AF Blakemore colleagues donate over £25,000 during coronavirus crisis
Colleagues from across AF Blakemore have joined forces to donate £25,918 to local communities during the coronavirus crisis.
AF Blakemore Partners with Royal Voluntary Service to supply ‘help from hospital’ bags
AF Blakemore has partnered with the Royal Voluntary Service on a number of initiatives to help vulnerable people and NHS workers during the coronavirus crisis.
Smurfit Kappa helps Bidfood support 1.5 million vulnerable UK residents
Smurfit Kappa has been selected by food service provider Bidfood to facilitate its packaging requirements following the UK Government’s recent agreement to send food parcels to 1.5 million vulnerable people in the UK during the coronavirus pandemic.
JW Filshill hails ‘massive, ongoing team effort’ to service customers
Award-winning wholesaler JW Filshill has been working closely with its suppliers to ensure a consistent flow of availability for customers during the coronavirus pandemic although it has been a challenge keeping up with demand, the company said.
Spar wholesaler AF Blakemore partners with Disability Sport Wales
Spar wholesaler AF Blakemore is delighted to announce that it has become the National Community Partner of Disability Sport Wales.
James Hall & Co adds spicy new range for northern Spar stores
James Hall & Co., Spar wholesaler for the north of England, have extended their ethnic food-to-go range with the launch of six new spicy snacks, forming part of Spar’s £3.50 meal deal.
432 festive presents donated by Spar wholesaler for vulnerable children living in poverty
James Hall & Co., Spar wholesaler for the North of England, has donated over 430 festive gifts for vulnerable Lancashire children living in poverty this Christmas.
Blakemore Logistics steps up for safer streets
More than 700 pupils from across the West Midlands have been educated on the rules of the road as part of Blakemore Logistics’ annual Road Safety Week campaign (18-22 November).
Spar NI appoints head chef to bring restaurant quality meals to supermarket aisles
Henderson Wholesale has purchased kitchen facilities and created 14 new jobs, including Spar NI’s first in-house Head Chef, in a £500,000 investment.
James Hall & Co (Spar) champions local producers
James Hall & Co., Spar wholesaler for the North of England, is celebrating a successful year of championing local and independent fruit and vegetable producers in Spar stores across the North.
Blakemore Trade Partners launches new retail strategy at SRS19
Blakemore Trade Partners announced a brand-new Store Cluster Strategy at its 2019 Spar Retail Show, aimed at helping retailers differentiate their stores for different locations and markets.
Fifth-generation wholesaler JW Filshill moves to Click & Collect
Award-winning wholesaler JW Filshill is moving to a Click & Collect ordering model for its cash and carry customers as it strives to increase efficiencies and provide a more convenient and accessible services for customers.
Blakemore Foodservice joins Country Range Group
Blakemore Foodservice has joined the Country Range Group network of independent wholesalers.
AF Blakemore Flagship Store Programme wins Grocer Gold
AF Blakemore’s Flagship Store Programme has been crowned Business Initiative of the Year at the Grocer Gold Awards. Fighting off stiff competition from finalists including Aldi UK and the Co-op, the Flagship Store Programme was
Blakemore Logistics invests in hybrid refrigeration
Blakemore Logistics has introduced hybrid refrigeration units to 13 of its trailers to significantly reduce its vehicle emissions.
AF Blakemore colleagues master Marathon for charity
On 28 April, BlakemoreRetail area manager Mark Bostock, Blakemore Retail regional manager Paul Wiltshire, South Benfleet Spar sales assistant Sophie Litman and Blakemore Foodservice transport supervisor Daniel Brereton were amongst over 40,000 runners who embarked on the gruelling 26.2-mile race
AF Blakemore announced as finalist for the 2019 Responsible Business Awards
AF Blakemore is celebrating after being named as a finalist for Business in the Community’s Responsible Business Awards 2019, the UK’s longest running and most prestigious awards programme, championing responsible business in the UK and abroad.
