All Wholesalers articles – Page 5
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Features and analysisS&W unveils plans for new £15m distribution hub
When completed, the new site will double the group’s capacity
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Features and analysisNeil Turton to step down as Sugro managing director in April
Turton had previously planned to leave Sugro in 2020 but stayed on due to Covid-19
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Features and analysisHalf of independent retailers not aware of HFSS legislation
54% of independent retailers state they have not heard of the upcoming HFSS legislation, according to the Lumina Intelligence UK wholesale market report 2021/22.
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NewsBlakemore sales dip due to Covid-19 disruptions
The group saw a 5% dip in sales for the year to 24 April.
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Features and analysisParfetts expands Aintree depot to improve delivered offer
Parfetts has completed an extension of its Aintree depot as part of its growth strategy to increase its delivered offering.
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Features and analysisBooker calls for suppliers to focus on bestsellers to tackle availability problems
Booker has also launched new point of sale material across its Premier symbol estate.
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Features and analysisUnitas Wholesale trading director John Baines to retire
John Baines is to step down from the role of trading director in May 2022.
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Dear JacStaffing issues at cash & carry depot disappoint retailer
Jac Roper hears from a retailer unhappy with the service he received at the cash & carry
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Features and analysisGender discrimination in wholesale sector reducing but barriers remain
A study found that gender discrimination has reduced compared to before the pandemic.
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Features and analysisGovernment to extend HGV drivers’ hours in a bid to ease supply chain pressures
HGV drivers’ hours will be temporarily extended from 12 July until 8 August.
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Dear JacLack of support from Booker causes confusion for retailer
Jac hears from a retailer who is feeling left out in the cold by Booker.
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Features and analysisPolice ordered to do more to protect retailers at wholesale depots
The home secretary warned police to offer better protection for retailers while at wholesale depots or “answer to her”.
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Features and analysisCostcutter and Simply Fresh continue supply partnership
Costcutter Supermarkets Group and Simply Fresh have announced a continuation of their supply partnership.
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Dear JacCash and carry customers should consider the weight of their cargo
Jac has a warning for retailers tempted to overload their vehicles.
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NewsJohn Kinney to replace Darren Goldney as managing director of Unitas Wholesale
Darren Goldney is to step down in April to be replaced by John Kinney.
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Dear JacBooker under fire over availability concerns
Several retailers have contacted Jac Roper over availability issues.
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Dear JacHow are Christmas prices from your wholesaler looking?
Jac Roper hears from retailers upset over festive prices compared to the high street.
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Advice GuideWhat do retailers need to know ahead of EU Exit?
The UK’s EU Exit transition period is set to end on 31 December, what impact will Brexit have on your business?
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Dear JacAre you losing customers to your wholesaler?
Feel like the wholesalers are cutting you out by allowing non-retail customers in? Dear Jac discovers that you’re not the only one.
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Features and analysisA.F. Blakemore launches new Spar model
A.F. Blakemore has launched a new commission operator Spar store model with the first store now open.