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Headlines

Pricecheck partners with OSHEE™ Hydration Drinks, one of Europe’s leading sports & vitamin drinks brands, to expand availability in the UK

Oct 14, 2025 No Comments
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First Go Local Extra store launches in Milton Keynes

Oct 13, 2025 No Comments
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Scoot celebrates major milestone with 100th store launch

Oct 9, 2025 No Comments
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Retailer Neil Patel chooses Co-op Wholesale as partner for future growth

Oct 8, 2025 No Comments
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Wholesaler takes home two top industry awards

Oct 7, 2025 No Comments

INDUSTRY NEWS

Record redemptions as SPAR Jet Set Jackpot campaign attracts 50,000 customers

Sep 5, 2025 Industry News

SPAR North of England’s summer Jet Set Jackpot customer campaign has been its most successful yet.  Running between Thursday 3rd July and Wednesday 13th August, 50,000 customers participated in the…

3 in 4 Britons Say Smarter Tech Holds the Answer to Curb Youth Vaping, New IKE Tech Report Reveals
Sep 4, 2025
JTI bowls over retailer with VIP Lord’s cricket experience and signed Sachin Tendulkar shirt
Sep 4, 2025
b2b.store CEO calls on AI trade support
Sep 4, 2025
Gill Marsh Forecourts see £26K boost in sell-through after joining Gander
Sep 3, 2025

SUPPLIER SPOTLIGHT

KP Snacks Iconic snack portfolio

Aug 24, 2020 Supplier Spotlight

Ever wondered why KP Snacks is so called? It goes back to one Charles Kenyon, who started Kenyon Produce in 1853 in Rotherham, mostly selling jam. After a…

Supplier Spotlight: Boost Drinks: Built from the ground up
Jun 9, 2020
Britvic Sustainability: fundamental to future success
Apr 19, 2020
Philip Morris International Delivering a smoke-free future
Mar 18, 2020
Glanbia Performance Nutrition Taking on the big boys
Mar 18, 2020

MEET THE MARKETER

Matt Wilson, Marketing Controller, fruit carbonates at Britvic

Feb 19, 2020 Meet The Marketer

Matt Wilson, Britvic Marketing Controller, fruit carbonates, describes himself as a commercially astute marketer with a range of industry insight under his belt, having worked on some of…

Rachel Cranston, Head of Marketing, Pukka Pies
Dec 10, 2019
Wayne Greensmith, Head of Category Marketing, Adelie Foods
Nov 27, 2019
Alam Ameer, Operations Director, Wanis
Aug 27, 2019
Claire Hoyle Head of Marketing for Goodfella’s
Jul 22, 2019

WHO'S WHO IN WHOLESALING

TWC Transforming how wholesalers use their sales data

Nov 27, 2019 Who’s Who in Wholesaling

Tom Fender, newly appointed Development Director of route-to-market (RTM) data specialist TWC, has worked in the wholesale/RTM and convenience sector for 20 years. He was co-owner of the…

Creating a legacy to inspire SWA’s Chief Exec’s mission to attract newcomers to wholesaling
Oct 1, 2019
Cotswold Fayre A “speciality” for fine foods
Sep 30, 2019
Bidfood The Doctor will see you now
Aug 28, 2019
Parfett’s Cash & carries are still what we’re about, says Parfett’s retail chief
Apr 18, 2019

CATEGORY REPORTS

Taste drives soft drinks – Shoppers are seeking unique flavour combinations

Jun 7, 2024 Category Reports

Soft drinks are one of the biggest opportunities for retailers throughout summer, worth £12.3bn and growing by 8% YoY in a challenging economic market (Circana). The key driver…

Success story – Reduced risk products are a hit both economically and from a public health perspective
Jun 7, 2024
Essential category – Confectionery is one of the most important sectors for wholesalers
Jun 7, 2024
Bakery goes premium – Consumers are looking to treat themselves
Jun 7, 2024
Buying Groups – Economy of scale
May 10, 2024

FOOD & DRINK

First chilled soup in a can launches for UK food-to-go market

Sep 10, 2025 Chilled & Frozen

DOZZ brings convenient, ready-to-drink soup to busy, health-conscious consumers Breaking new ground in food-to-go, DOZZ is the first chilled, ready-to-eat soup available in a 100% recyclable aluminium can,…

Popcorn Kitchen Takes The Biscuit With Its Latest Festive Favourite
Sep 9, 2025
Absolut Vodka takes over Charing Cross Tube station in bold tribute to Keith Haring’s iconic Absolut artwork
Sep 9, 2025
Purdey’s natural energy announces major transformation with bold new look and flavour refresh
Sep 9, 2025
Strongbow enhances accessibility for visually impaired shoppers with NaviLens technology
Sep 8, 2025

TOBACCO & VAPING

TOBACCO: Smokers are switching to RYO and value cigarettes

Jul 15, 2021 Category Reports

The UK tobacco market is worth (after tax) £2.5bn. Factory Made Cigarettes (FMC) still equate for the majority of tobacco sales with a 53.5% share of the market…

Out with the old and in with the new! New pack format change for Signature Red Filter
Jul 12, 2021
Revel in The Spirit of Carnival with Gold Leaf’s Limited Edition Papers
Jun 23, 2021
Imperial Increases Appeal of Embassy Signature with Premium Upgrade
Jun 1, 2021
JTI launches Sterling Rolling Tobacco Essential 30g – a new addition from the brand that delivers
Apr 30, 2021

NON - FOOD

Skinners launch new range ‘Get Out and Go!’ to appeal to a wider consumer market

Oct 8, 2021 Pet Care

New range specially formulated for dogs who are ‘born to be outdoors’ and inspires consumers to get out and go with their dog, as sales of dogs’ soared…

Good Boy continues growth with first TV campaign
Oct 6, 2021
Sanicat launches all-new look as it sets sustainability precedent
Sep 24, 2021
Aero Healthcare’s innovation combines Safe and Green to create first natural fibre, biodegradable wipe in 100% recyclable packaging.
Aug 5, 2021
Cesar moves into multi-serve territory while treating pets to new ‘Natural Goodness’ range
Jul 28, 2021

WAREHOUSE

Union Industries rises to the challenge with triple Bulldoor installation at Warburtons

Apr 10, 2024 The Warehouse

Union Industries, the UK’s leading manufacturer of bespoke high speed doors, has helped Britain’s largest bakery brand overcome adverse weather conditions with the installation of three Bulldoors. Led…

Common Labelling Mistakes and How to Avoid Them Through Precise Processes
Apr 10, 2024
Oakland B Corp Certified
Mar 21, 2024
REWE tackles labour shortages with automated fresh food solution from Cimcorp
Mar 21, 2024
Future-Proofing Your Warehouse: Trends to Watch
Mar 18, 2024
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