Retailer News

Unitas Wholesale appoints former Booker Wholesale Category Manager, Andy Stubley, as the new Licensed Strategy Manager.     Unitas Wholesale has strengthened its Trading team with the appointment of Andy Stubley to the newly created role of Licensed Strategy Manager. Andy will be responsible for a number of strategic projects including the development of the […]

Hyperama continue to focus on their retail strategy with sale of predominantly Foodservice Peterborough depot to Holland Bazaar.   Hyperama Wholesale’s Peterborough depot has been acquired by London based Holland Bazaar Cash and Carry in a recent sale. Hyperama Wholesale has announced the sale of the depot following the recent announcement of the sale of […]

Former Unitas Wholesale board member and Managing Director of JW Gray, George Hepburn, has passed away.   It is with sadness that we announce the passing of George Hepburn, former Managing Director of JW Gray and former Unitas Wholesale board member. George was instrumental in initially supporting the board of Landmark Wholesale, and following the […]

Unitas members secure a total of 11 nominations at this year’s FWD Gold Medal Wholesale Awards.   The shortlist for the FWD Gold Medal Wholesale Awards 2022 has been announced and we are pleased to share that Unitas member have received a total of 11 nominations. The annual celebration of all things wholesale takes place […]

Unitas member Giro Foods to acquire Tiger Foods from Hyperama.   Giro Foods Ltd, a £25m Foodservice operator based in central Birmingham, is delighted to announce the acquisition of Tiger Foods from Hyperama. Marcus Singh Managing Director of Hyperama stated: “We are pleased to announce the sale of our Tiger Foods business to Giro Foods. […]

The Government has announced its plan to cap wholesale energy prices for UK businesses of all sizes under the Energy Bill Relief Scheme.   An overview of the new Energy Bill Relief Scheme is as follows: The scheme will offer discounts to firms for a period of 6 months, effective 1st October 2022 – 31st […]

Plan for Profit has launched a new High Fat Sugar & Salt (HFSS) product check tool for retailers. Plan for Profit, the award winning retail initiative, has launched a brand new product check tool to help independent retailers prepare for the new High Fat Sugar & Salt (HFSS) legislation coming into effect from October 2022. […]

Plan for Profit set to launch new High Fat Sugar & Salt (HFSS) product check tool for retailers. The award winning retail initiative, Plan for Profit, will shortly be launching a brand new product check tool to help independent retailers prepare for the new High Fat Sugar & Salt (HFSS) legislation coming into effect from […]

Fifth-generation wholesaler JW Filshill targets expansion with acquisition of Iain Hill Ltd.   Food and drink wholesaler JW Filshill, one of Scotland’s oldest independent food and drink wholesalers, is ramping up investment ahead of its move to purpose-built premises in the autumn with the acquisition of the independent Iain Hill Ltd wholesale business, located just […]

Employee-owned wholesaler Parfetts has secured its eighth depot in central Birmingham. The move will create over 100 new jobs and support the expansion of Go Local & The Local symbol groups across the West Midlands and beyond. The 100,000-square-foot depot will launch later this year and provide independent retailers across the Midlands with access to […]