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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

Sugro UK partners with My Emissions Ltd to introduce Carbon Reporting Partnership for its Wholesalers

Sep 10, 2025 Industry News

Sugro UK, a leading buying and marketing group for independent wholesalers, has signed a service agreement with My Emissions Ltd, a carbon data and reporting platform, to deliver…

Booker refreshes own brand portfolio and rolls out new frozen chips range
Sep 10, 2025
The Soft Drinks Company strengthens management team
Sep 9, 2025
Bradley’s Supermarket supports local families with £2,700 donation to The White Horse Wishing Well
Sep 9, 2025
Nisa Express launches in Oxford Brookes Student Village to kick off academic year
Sep 8, 2025

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

JW Filshill – 5th gen wholesaler

May 18, 2021 Who’s Who in Wholesaling

Simon Hannah, CEO of JW Filshill, has worked in the wholesale distribution industry for 21 years and is currently the fifth generation family member to run the company.…

National Buying Consortium – Taking control
Mar 14, 2021
Parfetts – Man on a mission
Mar 11, 2021
Unitas Wholesale Champion of independents
Jan 21, 2021
Sugro UK Strength in numbers
Nov 25, 2020

CATEGORY REPORTS

Distress purchase – Shoppers have an absolute need for winter remedies

Sep 15, 2024 Category Reports

Despite inflation finally slowing, we’re still in a cost-of-living crisis so shoppers are continuing to pull back spending where they can whilst seeking out value for money when…

Showing resilience – Christmas food and drink sales were up last year
Sep 15, 2024
Market heats up – Consumers still love hot beverages and are also buying into RTD cold coffee
Sep 15, 2024
Billion pound occasion – Halloween and Bonfire Night are bigger than ever
Sep 15, 2024
Healthier options – Parents are looking for more nutritious lunchbox items
Aug 4, 2024

FOOD & DRINK

Cheez-It Celebrates £24m Sales Milestone in the UK, Just One Year After Launch

Sep 17, 2025 Crisps, Snacks & Nuts

Cheez-It Snap’d has reached £24 million in value sales just one year after launching in the UK, cementing its position as one of the fastest growing brands in…

Chouffe expands its UK retail range with IPA launch
Sep 17, 2025
Aqua Libra refreshes its look and launches new Blueberry & Pomegranate flavour to quench shoppers’ thirst
Sep 16, 2025
TENZING launches Peach & Honey Melon: real fruit, real energy
Sep 16, 2025
J2O Glitterberry returns for Christmas with juicy on-pack promotion
Sep 16, 2025

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

Lily’s Kitchen adds to kitten and puppy ranges to cater to ongoing boom of new pet parents

May 17, 2022 Pet Care

No1 Brand in premium natural pet food[1], Lily’s Kitchen, is expanding its kitten and puppy ranges this month with the launch of two new products: Tasty Cuts in…

Fully Charged! VARTA earns Which? Best Buy recommendation for AA / AAA batteries
Apr 12, 2022
Pampered pets – Owners are spending more time with pets
Feb 13, 2022
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

WAREHOUSE

Maximise Efficiency in Bulk Material Handling with Kite Packaging’s FIBC Bags

May 31, 2024 Packaging & Display

Kite Packaging, a renowned leader in the UK packaging industry, has recently introduced a range of Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers (FIBC) bags, designed to streamline bulk handling operations…

Oakland appoints Sustainability Manager
May 10, 2024
Swisslog and Asda celebrate 10 years of partnership
May 10, 2024
Wincanton extends partnership with premium soft drinks brand Fentimans
May 10, 2024
Kite Packaging Introduces Printed Pizza and Fish & Chip Boxes to Food Packaging Range
May 2, 2024
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