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Relaunch for the first Go Local

Aug 21, 2026 No Comments
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Booker Foodservice Trade Show returns to NEC for seventh annual event

Aug 19, 2026 No Comments
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Unitas’ One Week Special promotion delivers 312% sales uplift with Carlsberg Britvic

Aug 18, 2026 No Comments
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Parfetts partners with Cerve to accelerate data-led growth towards £1bn.

Aug 17, 2026 No Comments
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Asda launches wholesale supply convenience stores

Aug 14, 2026 No Comments

INDUSTRY NEWS

Sterling Supergroup Welcomes New Member, Adams Foodservice

Jul 15, 2026 Industry News

Sterling Supergroup is pleased to announce that the latest wholesaler to join the co-operative is Adams Foodservice, located in Worthing, West Sussex. Adams Foodservice is a family-run foodservice…

IBC Simply rebrands to Bold Foods as part of ‘concept-to-creation’ growth strategy
Jul 15, 2026
NBC Conference – Budapest 2026
Jul 15, 2026
How to make the most of the teacher gifting occasion through sweet biscuit sales this summer
Jul 14, 2026
Winter accounts for almost a third of out-of-home ice cream sales, as Comelle reveals the latest soft serve, shake and dessert trends
Jul 14, 2026

CATEGORY CHAMPIONS

SUPPLIER SPOTLIGHT

pladis UK & Ireland – Sticking together

Mar 14, 2021 Supplier Spotlight

Since the start of Covid-19 ‘togetherness’ has become an even more important part of the nation’s routine, as shoppers are spending far more evenings at home. Even after…

Diageo – Iconic brands
Feb 15, 2021
Budweiser Brewing Group UK&I Centuries of brewing
Jan 21, 2021
Imperial Tobacco Premium quality
Jan 20, 2021
Supplier Spotlight Matt Goddard, PepsiCo – History of innovation
Dec 13, 2020

MEET THE MARKETER

Heloise Le Norcy-Trott – Group Marketing & Category Director for Lactalis UK & Ireland

Dec 13, 2020 Meet The Marketer

Can you tell us a little of the history of Lactalis? The Lactalis story started in London in 1988 with the acquisition of a small importer and packer…

Chris Tough Marketing Manager, Lincoln & York
Nov 25, 2020
Vicky Oldroyd Senior Brand Manager
Oct 14, 2020
Rachel Cranston Head of Marketing at Pukka
Oct 14, 2020
Charlotte Hulbert Sales Manager at Brioche Pasquier
Sep 12, 2020

WHO'S WHO IN WHOLESALING

Bestway Wholesale – Driving a bargain

Nov 10, 2021 Who’s Who in Wholesaling

Bestway is introducing a store within a store concept where Best-one or Costcutter retailers can open a franchised Bargain Booze section within their shop. The concept was announced…

Bestway Wholesale – Building the team
Aug 11, 2021
Parfetts – From checkout to MD
Jul 15, 2021
JW Filshill – 5th gen wholesaler
May 18, 2021
National Buying Consortium – Taking control
Mar 14, 2021

CATEGORY REPORTS

Simple and affordable – Bread provides shoppers a healthy balanced diet

Jun 15, 2025 Bakery

In the bakery category, value increased slightly by +1.0% in the 52 weeks ending 23.03.25, while volume declined by –3.6%, indicating a reliance on pricing/mix improvements to offset…

Quick and easy solutions – Consumers are demanding a convenient and nutritious breakfast
May 17, 2025
Premiumisation drives alcohol – Consumers are looking for better quality and authentic drinks
May 17, 2025
Café culture – Consumers are embracing both hot beverages and RTD cold coffee
Apr 13, 2025
Food to Go resurgence – Workers are back in the office and they want a quick and convenient lunch
Apr 13, 2025

FOOD & DRINK

McVitie’s Penguin Biscuits and Penguin Books create Book of Penguin Jokes

Jul 27, 2026 Crisps, Snacks & Nuts

pladis, the global snacking company behind some of the UK’s most loved and iconic brands, is proud to announce the perfect Penguin partnership –McVitie’s Penguin Biscuits and Penguin…

KP Snacks announces £750k Everyone In Fund to support ECB’s Cricket Cities Programme
Jul 27, 2026
Introducing Urban Eat’s simply Satay-sfying snacks
Jul 27, 2026
Froot Pops readies for next phase of growth with playful, personality led new look
Jul 23, 2026
The Mad Butcher launches two-ingredient Serrano Chips to shake up premium meat snacking
Jul 23, 2026

TOBACCO & VAPING

Imperial to Roll Out New Look for Riverstone

Nov 11, 2022 Tobacco & Accessories

Imperial Tobacco is launching a brand new look for its popular roll your own brand Riverstone, that is rolling out into stores now. As part of the brand…

Demand for value – Smokers are looking for low priced propositions
Jul 18, 2022
Popular Gold Leaf Limited Edition Papers Return for Summer
Jun 28, 2022
JTI sets its sights on the ultra-value category by introducing JTI’s lowest RRP tobacco products
May 16, 2022
New Embassy Signature Silver Edition Set to Unlock Summer Sales for Retailers
Apr 4, 2022

NON - FOOD

Pampered pets – Owners are spending more time with pets

Feb 13, 2022 Category Reports

Annually the pet food category in total convenience is worth £289 million, of which over £121 million is generated within symbols and independent retailers (IRI). With pet owners…

Smell of success – Consumers want fragrant cleaning products
Feb 13, 2022
Lily’s Kitchen expands plant-based range for dogs with new recipes and treats
Dec 14, 2021
Fabulosa Hits the Air with The Pritchards
Nov 25, 2021
Dettol’s disinfection wipe portfolio now biodegradable
Nov 11, 2021

WAREHOUSE

AR Racking renews EcoVadis Gold rating

Dec 14, 2024 The Warehouse

AR Racking, a specialist in industrial storage solutions, has renewed its EcoVadis Gold rating, reaffirming its commitment to environmental, social and ethical sustainability. This recognition places AR Racking…

Racking safety systems designed for twenty-first century warehouses
Dec 14, 2024
Kite Packaging Urges Customers to Prepare for Peak Season with Early Packaging Orders
Nov 25, 2024
Kite Packaging launches Case Erector delivering 300% productivity increase
Oct 13, 2024
Oakland delight as winner confirmed
Oct 13, 2024
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