Wholesaler News

We’re pleased to welcome Lacons as the latest addition to the Unitas, joining us as a valued On-Trade member. Based in East Anglia, Lacons is a respected independent wholesaler and brewer with a rich heritage dating back to 1760. Today, the business supplies over 1,000 customer accounts across the East of England and into London, […]

We’re delighted to announce the appointment of Gurms Athwal as the new Trading Director at Unitas Wholesale, effective 2nd June. Gurms brings with him over 25 years of experience in the wholesale sector and is widely recognised as one of the industry’s most respected trading leaders. His impressive career includes senior roles across several Unitas […]

From 1st June 2025, the sale of single-use (disposable) vapes will be banned in England, Scotland, and Wales, following new legislation introduced by the UK Government. This measure is part of wider efforts to address youth vaping and reduce environmental harm caused by plastic waste and lithium batteries. Key Action for Members Unitas members are […]

Important Slushie Drink Warning for Retailers New research published in the British Medical Journal advises that children should avoid slushie drinks containing glycerol until at least age 8. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has updated its guidance, urging retailers to display warning signs about not serving slushie drinks to children under 4 and to reconsider […]

The first category guide of 2025 is here – with a fresh look and feel, the new Impulse Guide from Plan for Profit is a simple, effective tool that highlights Core Range products and Bestsellers across Impulse categories, helping Independent Retailers maximise sales and profitability. New for 2025 The Impulse Guide is now available for free. You can […]

Unitas and Fareshare, once again came together at connect25 to make a tangible difference in communities across Merseyside. Through the generosity of our suppliers, we successfully donated 18 pallets of food, equating to an incredible 6.5 tonnes—enough to provide over 15,476 meals to those who need them most. Over the course of connect25, a dedicated […]

More than 650 suppliers, wholesalers and service providers gathered in Liverpool for the Unitas Connect Awards, our annual celebration of the best people, products, initiatives and achievements of the last year. The awards evening, a highlight in the buying group’s packed calendar of member and supplier events, was hosted this year by TV presenter and […]

Unitas Wholesale members will share more than £2m in incremental revenue in return for their participation in the group’s central promotions, publications and events. The More for More incentive, revealed by managing director John Kinney at the Unitas Wholesale connect25 trade show in Liverpool, will help drive engagement, execution and compliance in supplier partnership activities. […]

The Scottish Wholesale Achievers Awards celebrated its 22nd anniversary yesterday evening, Thursday 20th February 2025 at the O2 Academy in Edinburgh. The awards highlight and reward best practice, outstanding performance and innovation across all areas of the wholesale trade in Scotland and the evening saw Unitas members recognised in an impressive eight awards! Congratulations to […]

Further to the sad news of the passing of Dudley Ramsden, we would like to share details of the arrangements to celebrate his life. A small, private cremation will be held with the family in attendance. Following this, the family warmly invites you to a Celebration of Dudley’s Life, an opportunity for all who knew […]