All Symbols, Fascias and Buying Groups articles
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NewsKCS Cash & Carry opens Croydon depot to boost growth strategy
The site has been developed to serve independent retailers, foodservice operators and other trade customers
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NewsFB The Wholesaler joins Sterling Supergroup
The wholesaler supplies fresh produce, dairy, prepared vegetables and kitchen essentials to trade and hospitality businesses
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NewsParfetts opens first Go Local store in Glasgow
The 1,000 sq ft store opened on 24 April following a significant refurbishment and conversion from a One Stop convenience store
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NewsThe Wholesale Group expands Chef Approved desserts with 12 new cheesecakes
The frozen, thaw-and-serve range has been designed to ‘combine broad menu appeal with practical back-of-house benefits’
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NewsCo-op Wholesale debuts revamped trade show one year on from Nisa rebrand
More than 100 suppliers exhibited their products, which collectively offered 300 on-the-day exclusive deals for attending retailers
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NewsBooker regional managers to work with multiple fascias in shake-up
The wholesale giant has combined the retail sales teams for its symbol groups, doing away with a split between Premier and Family Shopper, and Budgens and Londis
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NewsBooker delivers modest growth but ‘adapting quickly’ to challenges, says Tesco CEO
In the 52 weeks to 22 February 2025, like-for-like sales rose by just 0.2% at the Tesco-owned wholesaler
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NewsYoung’s Foodservice joins Sterling Supergroup
A family business, Young’s Foodservice dates back to the 1940s
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NewsRobinson Wholesale joins Sterling Supergroup as newest member
Robinson Wholesale provides high-quality food solutions to a range of sectors, including education and healthcare
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NewsThe Wholesale Group: ‘So much potential in own-brand’ as range grows
Foodservice MD Coral Rose said TWG’s own-brand range is “getting more traction” with “more members buying into it”.
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NewsUnitas launches brand-building guide to drive volume and growth for suppliers
The print and digital booklet looks at how suppliers have performed best in partnership with the wholesale buying group’s 125 members
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NewsJempson’s passes £250k milestone in colleague profit share scheme
Jempson’s said the milestone reflected its commitment to ‘recognise the contribution colleagues make to the business every day’
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NewsCaterforce expands Chefs’ Selection range and rolls out new herbs and spices
The buying group is adding smoked paprika, dried basil, cinnamon sticks and thyme to its offering
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NewsSugro UK launches E-Learning Hub with AI and sales tools
It looks to support members and their independent retailers with educational and training tools
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NewsUnitas unveils ‘major overhaul’ of services to support wholesalers and suppliers
New services include ‘One Week Special’ promotions, exclusive pack formats for NPD, and price-marked pack promotions
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NewsGrocery gig worker platform Traxlo continues rapid UK expansion
Convenience stores using the platform pay on a ‘outcome-priced, pay-per-task’ basis
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NewsClegg’s Chilled Foodservice joins Sterling Supergroup
Originally a cheese business, Clegg’s is also adding more ambient lines and is looking to introduce some frozen capacity in the near future
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NewsUnitas launches confectionery guide to boost retailer sweet sales
The guide features sales data, practicle advice and tips on price, value, and in-store activations
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Analysis & FeaturesInside Nisa’s ‘symbol group done right’
Nisa’s overhaul involves a smart new fascia, digital screens and refreshed PoS, plus proud callouts to the 2,400- strong Co-op own-label range. That comes with a new commercial model
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NewsThe Wholesale Group brings back own-brand roadshow for 2026
The year-long schedule will see the team travel from Portsmouth to Inverness, as well as visiting Ireland and Jersey