The UK grocery wholesaling sector has experienced another year of growing sales, which is forecast to continue for the next four years thanks to the expanding out-of-home market. According to figures from grocery research organisation IGD, UK grocery wholesalers saw sales
Fresh and chilled food categories are expected to drive growth in wholesale over the next few years, according to IGD. Thanks to increased spending in the foodservice market and a greater focus on these categories from retailers, IGD is forecasting
Holland’s, one of the UK’s best-known producers of pies and pastries for over 160 years, and Central Foods, a dedicated, frozen food specialist, offering a ‘one-stop-shop’ exclusively to the foodservice sector, have come together to increase distribution of Holland’s frozen foods to wholesalers and caterers
Maginus, a rovider of multi-channel solutions for retail & B2B distribution companies, has launched a white paper – Wholesale in an Online World – in association with IMRG and Redsock consulting, to highlight the lucrative market B2B e-commerce presents but also the dangers for companies
Retail sales grew again in the year to March, although at a slower pace, but growth next month is expected to rebound strongly. That’s according to the CBI’s latest monthly Distributive Trades Survey. The survey of 106 firms showed that
Frozen poultry specialist Plusfood UK has won new listings in cash & carry wholesalers Batleys and Bestway for its popular CHIXXS retail range. Inspired by flavours from around the world and created without the use of artificial colourings or preservatives
Retailers expect sales to pick up next month, after stagnant volumes in the 12 months to June 2013, according to the CBI’s latest monthly Distributive Trades Survey. The survey of 115 firms revealed flat retail sales volumes in the year to
Retailers saw sales volumes continue to strengthen on a year ago in the first half of February 2013, although the pace of growth slowed once again, the CBI said today (Tuesday). The CBI’s latest quarterly Distributive Trades Survey, which covers
Retailers reported improved year-on-year sales for the third consecutive month in November 2012 and an increase in staff on the shop floor, the CBI said today (29 November 2012). The CBI’s latest quarterly Distributive Trades Survey, which covers the first
Business disruptions are costing mid-size UK wholesalers an average of £189,000 each a year, according to a report published today by Zurich Insurance. The Weakest Link: UK Plc’s Supply Chain report is based on research amongst 500 businesses with annual revenues of between
Figures from the Insolvency Service on the administration of wholesale and retail companies in Q1 2011 show a 70% increase from the 58 company failures in Q4 2010 to 99 in Q1 2011 and an 11% increase on the 89
High street trading grew in March compared with a year ago, and at a faster rate than last month, but sales growth remains subdued, the CBI said today. The CBI’s latest Distributive Trades Survey (conducted 28 February to 16 March)
