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Bestway Wholesale strengthens field sales team with 23 Territory Sales Managers to support independent retailers

Oct 23, 2026 No Comments
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R D Johns joins The Wholesale Group

Oct 22, 2026 No Comments
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New Nisa store opens in Ollerton bringing convenience to local shoppers

Oct 20, 2026 No Comments
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Finance gets harder to find as wholesalers plan for growth

Oct 15, 2026 No Comments
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Provenance that pays: PGI Welsh Lamb and PGI Welsh Beef

Oct 6, 2026 No Comments

INDUSTRY NEWS

AF Blakemore awards £38,000 to community causes through SPAR Community Cashback

Oct 16, 2026 Industry News

Five organisations across the Midlands, the South and Wales have recently received funding as SPAR invests in local communities.  A.F. Blakemore has awarded £38,000 to five charities and…

Retailers should treat stock visibility as a commercial priority, new research suggests
Oct 15, 2026
Caterforce and Holdsworth Foods agree on group exit
Oct 15, 2026
The Wholesale Group expands CORE range with new Tetra Pack Spring Water launch
Oct 14, 2026
Signature by Country Range Signs Up Three New Pie-Fect Additions
Oct 14, 2026

CATEGORY CHAMPIONS

KP Snacks VIDEO – Winning sales with Heritage Brands

Apr 7, 2026 Category Champions

To explore how KP Snacks’ Heritage Brands are contributing to category growth through nostalgia and innovation, Wholesale Manager headed to United Wholesale’s state-of-the-art depot in Rainham to speak…

pladis INTERVIEW – Grow your sales of sweet biscuits and savoury snacks with pladis
Jan 15, 2025
pladis VIDEO – Grow your sales of sweet biscuits and savoury snacks with pladis
Dec 11, 2024
Westons Cider INTERVIEW – Crafted cider explodes
Oct 13, 2024
Westons Cider VIDEO – Unlocking Cider Category Growth with Westons – A Winning Opportunity for Retailers Year-Round
Sep 25, 2024

SUPPLIER SPOTLIGHT

CELSIUS – Four fruity flavours

Jan 19, 2026 Supplier Spotlight

CELSIUS, the fastest growing energy drink in the US, is launching four zero sugar, fruit-forward flavours from its ‘core’ product line-up from January 2026. The launch, aligned with…

Juul Labs – Educating the public
Dec 11, 2025
Brookfield Drinks – Innovating and driving growth
Oct 14, 2025
Link Snacks Internationa – World’s number one
Aug 17, 2025
Kite Packaging – One-stop shop for customers
Sep 15, 2024

MEET THE MARKETER

Holly Bolus – Senior Brand Manager at VK

Jan 19, 2026 Meet The Marketer

How much is the UK RTD category worth? The RTD category across the whole of the UK has experienced rapid growth, increasing in value over the last decade…

Izzy Hancock – Assistant Brand Manager at Butterkist
Nov 15, 2025
Rui Frias – UK Senior Marketing Manager, Kellanova
Oct 14, 2025
Alice Batsford – Senior Brand Manager – Cruzcampo® at HEINEKEN UK
Sep 14, 2025
Lesley Parker – Senior Brand Manager for Kühne at distributor RH Amar
Jul 18, 2025

WHO'S WHO IN WHOLESALING

Juicy news from The Wholesale Group

Mar 15, 2026 Who’s Who in Wholesaling

The Wholesale Group has launched CORE Juices, the first range under its new CORE own-label brand, as part of its ongoing strategy to enhance own-brand capability and support…

Listening to customers
Jan 19, 2026
The Wholesale Group – Innovate, share, thrive
Jan 19, 2026
The Wholesale Group – No. 1 delivered buying group
Dec 11, 2025
Parfetts – Driving next stage of growth
Nov 15, 2025

CATEGORY REPORTS

Ready for spooky season? – The Halloween and Bonfire Night sales occasion is getting longer

Sep 11, 2026 Category Reports

Halloween and Bonfire Night sales are benefiting from the commercialisation of an extended “spooky season,” massive social media influence on homewares and food, high engagement from Gen Z…

Christmas at home – People are having festive parties at home, providing an opportunity for wholesalers
Sep 11, 2026
Guarantee of value – PMPs give shoppers the assurance they are not being overcharged
Aug 18, 2026
Premium experience – The Big Night In has evolved into a more sophisticated occasion
Aug 18, 2026
Natural and delicious – Consumers want plant-based food that is both simple and tasty
Jul 15, 2026

FOOD & DRINK

Sidwell returns and McCarthy joins as Jameson and the EFL reward grassroots football communities

Oct 20, 2026 Beers, Wines & Spirits

From muddy Sunday mornings to packed-out local derbies, grassroots football is where communities come together. That’s why Jameson and the EFL are once again giving one amateur team…

Affordable luxury | Confectionery shoppers are turning to premium lines
Oct 20, 2026
Affordable and convenient | Chilled & fresh consumers want cheap and easy solutions
Oct 20, 2026
Tia Maria and Sophie Ellis-Bextor Reunite for Festive Espresso Martini Campaign
Oct 15, 2026
KitKat® expands its iconic four-finger format with a white twist
Oct 15, 2026

TOBACCO & VAPING

Paramount, the cigarette brand that has taken the rest of Europe by storm, lands in Northern Ireland

Oct 28, 2025 Tobacco & Accessories

Imperial Brands is set to launch its cigarette brand Paramount in Northern Ireland. Available in independents from October, Paramount enjoyed huge success when it launched in England, Scotland…

OCB rolls out pack refresh to strengthen brand identity and drive category sales
Aug 5, 2025
STG UK expands the Signature Action family with a new 17-pack format
Jul 28, 2025
Smokers trade down – Financial pressures are making consumers choose value products
Jul 19, 2025
Bryant & May reignites category with brand ‘glow’ up and fiery on pack partnership
Jul 16, 2025

NON - FOOD

Jakemans New Campaign Highlights the Importance of Keeping Voices Soothed as we Head into Winter Months

Oct 14, 2025 OTC Products

Four in five (84%) of under 30s start the day with a motivational prep talk  “The only way to do great work is to love what you do”…

The Great Sick Day Divide – Gen Z Hit Pause, Boomers Power Through
Oct 8, 2025
The Protein Ball Co Doubles Down On Its Dog Snack Commitments
Aug 19, 2025
Phizz launches first immunity product range: Daily Immune+. Hydrate daily, defend better
Aug 12, 2025
The ulti-mutt treat for your dog just got squeezier
Jun 25, 2025

WAREHOUSE

Sabert Europe launches its largest-ever product portfolio in new catalogue

Sep 14, 2026 Packaging & Display

“We don’t just have more products. We also have the people, knowledge, technology and scale to help customers simplify sourcing, accelerate innovation and support their growth.” Sabert Corporation…

Kite extends refuse sack range
Aug 18, 2026
Kite Packaging strengthens ISO certification and adds ISO 45001
Aug 13, 2026
Kite Packaging extends refuse sack range to help businesses choose by load capacity
Jul 16, 2026
Oakland appoints Luke Attwell as MD
Jul 15, 2026
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      Oct 20, 2026 Digital Editions

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    • Bidfood unveils pioneering overhead electric charging infrastructure at Slough depot

      Oct 22, 2026
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      Oct 22, 2026

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Walkers goes for Gold, bringing a new premium sharing range to the crisp aisle

Oct 22, 2026 Crisps, Snacks & Nuts

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Oct 22, 2026 Industry News

Borough Broth makes its move into foodservice – with Natoora as launch partner

Oct 22, 2026 Ambient Food

Food Alert – The Invisible Threat

Oct 21, 2026 Special Reports

Why sustainable non-food is moving up the wholesale agenda

Oct 21, 2026 Special Reports

Store Excel – Significant changes ahead for wholesalers

Oct 21, 2026 Special Reports
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