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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

Burts Snacks enters First Class travel with Great Western Railway

Jul 27, 2026 Industry News

Award-winning producer, Burts Snacks, has expanded its partnership with Great Western Railway (GWR), with its crisps now available in a new pack format for First Class passengers. From…

Employment costs emerge as biggest barrier to SME growth, new Capify research reveals
Jul 27, 2026
Retail barcode revolution moves into next phase as GS1 UK puts next generation QR creation directly in brands’ hands
Jul 27, 2026
Emma Stowers, Ginsters MD role expands to include Higgidy brand, as current CEO Rachel Kelley departs
Jul 27, 2026
Veteran Londis store makes move to Co-op Wholesale – the home of Nisa
Jul 23, 2026

CATEGORY CHAMPIONS

SUPPLIER SPOTLIGHT

General Mills – BFY Snacks back in growth

Dec 6, 2021 Supplier Spotlight

The Better For You (BFY) Snacks category is back in growth after a testing 18 months in which on-the-go shopping occasions were considerably reduced. Consumers are looking for…

Guinness GB – Variety within the portfolio
Oct 17, 2021
Vimto – Healthy hydration
Sep 15, 2021
BAT UK – A Better Tomorrow
Aug 15, 2021
General Mills expands ice cream
Aug 14, 2021

MEET THE MARKETER

Calli O’Brien – Marketing Controller, Aston Manor Cider

Nov 10, 2021 Meet The Marketer

How has the cider category been performing over the last year? The cider category has performed well over the last year. For example, Crumpton Oaks has had a…

Siem Los – Marketing Manager, Duracell
Oct 17, 2021
Georgia Dales – Brand Activation Manager, St Pierre Groupe
Sep 15, 2021
James Stocker – Marketing Director for Halewood
Aug 14, 2021
Sasha Storey – Senior Brand Manager-Extra, Mars Wrigley
Jul 15, 2021

WHO'S WHO IN WHOLESALING

Confex – The goal is growth

Sep 11, 2022 Who’s Who in Wholesaling

Earlier this year, Confex announced the appointment of Tabitha Hunter-Smale as Projects Development Manager. The role is a new one for the buying group, which has over 200…

Wanis – Honoured by HM
Sep 11, 2022
5th Queen’s Award Winners
Aug 28, 2022
SOS Wholesale – Driving future growth
Jul 18, 2022
Kitwave – Expanding business
Jun 19, 2022

CATEGORY REPORTS

Prime opportunity – Christmas is the biggest sales season of the year for wholesalers

Sep 14, 2025 Category Reports

As the festive season approaches, Christmas gatherings present a prime opportunity for wholesalers and retailers to cater to shoppers seeking drinks that bring extra sparkle to celebrations. From…

PMPs in growth – Price conscious consumers are drawn to the PMP format
Aug 17, 2025
BNI still popular – As consumers save money by staying in, wholesalers can capitalise on Big Night In sales
Aug 17, 2025
Helping the parents – Wholesalers can sell lunchbox items that are filling and nutritious
Aug 17, 2025
Smokers trade down – Financial pressures are making consumers choose value products
Jul 19, 2025

FOOD & DRINK

Kocktail set to elevate RTD category with premium new Glass launch

Aug 1, 2026 Beers, Wines & Spirits

Kocktail, the multi-award-winning UK small-batch cocktail brand, is set to serve up sales success as it unveils a brand-new addition to its premium ready-to-drink (RTD) line-up, the new…

Giving shoppers more reasons to buy this Christmas – Mars Wrigley unveils three new launches
Jul 31, 2026
Cafédirect unveils its biggest out-of-Home refresh yet
Jul 31, 2026
Monster adds Nitro Blue Flash to its Additions range
Jul 30, 2026
Hooch accelerates growth with £1.6 million multi-media marketing campaign
Jul 30, 2026

TOBACCO & VAPING

Drive depot sales with branded bays from RYO specialist, Swan

Jul 27, 2023 Tobacco & Accessories

Republic Technologies (UK) Ltd is embarking on a national wholesale and cash and carry display drive, to support its bestselling Swan range. The company is updating its range…

Republic Technologies launches new countertop display solution
Jul 12, 2023
JTI expands cigarillo range with new Sterling Dual Double Capsule Leaf Wrapped
Apr 24, 2023
Imperial Tobacco Launches Enhanced Embassy Signature Silver Edition
Apr 6, 2023
Imperial Tobacco Upgrades and Expands L&B Blue Brand Family
Feb 9, 2023

NON - FOOD

Stock up for healthy cold and flu sales with The Cheeky Panda’s bamboo tissues and wipes

Oct 25, 2022 Paper Products

The Cheeky Panda, the sustainable personal care, baby and beauty brand, is calling on retailers and wholesalers to stand by for a busy winter of colds and flu.…

Jakemans magnificent new packaging hits the sweet spot
Oct 5, 2022
Fisherman’s Friend Tackles Winter with Return to TV
Sep 30, 2022
New opportunity for wholesalers as Delphis launches 2-litre refills
Sep 20, 2022
Olbas reveals new TV ad to drive impact this winter
Sep 14, 2022

WAREHOUSE

Paper to Digital Shortcuts Any Business Can Use

May 22, 2025 The Warehouse

Businesses still relying on paper documents face significant workflow challenges. Digging through filing cabinets, misplacing important paperwork, or struggling to share physical documents across multiple sites wastes precious…

Kite Packaging Expands Eco-Friendly Honeycomb Mailers Range
May 8, 2025
Kite Packaging launches UN-certified asbestos bags for safe and compliant asbestos disposal
Apr 13, 2025
Kite Packaging Launches Collapsible Pallet Boxes
Mar 31, 2025
Kite Packaging Launches Anti-Slip Pallet Sheets for Superior Load Stability
Feb 26, 2025
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