Parfetts joint managing directors Noel Robinson and Guy Swindell said they were happy to give staff the 4% bonus and are confident the business will continue to grow.

Parfetts rewards employees with maximum 4% bonus

Employee-owned wholesaler Parfetts has awarded staff its maximum annual sales bonus of 4% after delivering record turnover of £807millioin, up 10.6% on the previous year.
Sir Anwar Pervez, managing director at Bestway Wholesale, and the Bestway Wholesale 50th anniversary logo.

Bestway marks 50 years with a host of celebrations and a night at the...

Bestway Wholesale is set to mark 50 years of the business this year with a raft of celebration opportunities, including a night at the Royal Albert Hall.
Unitas Wholesale says it aims to improve margins with its new own-brand range.

Unitas launches own-label range

Unitas Wholesale has unveiled a new own-brand range, called Local Living, to help support retailer margins, as well as two new category guides.
Matthew Howie, business development manager at JW Filshill, stands next to the Filshill logo at the business' offices.

Matthew Howie joins JW Filshill

Matthew Howie has joined family wholesaler JW Filshill has its new business development manager, joining the business from Morrisons.
Victoria Lockie has been welcomed to the team by Unitas Wholesale managing director john Kinney.

Unitas Wholesale hires Lockie as retail director

Unitas Wholesale has revealed that the former head of retail at Nisa, Victoria Lockie, has joined the buying group as retail director to strengthen its convenience sector capabilities.
Interior image of a Bestway Wholesale depot with the summer 2026 integrated campaign promo bays.

Bestway Wholesale rolls out new summer promotion

Wholesaler Bestway Wholesale has unveiled its new integrated summer campaign offering retailers promotions across a range of impulse products.
Current and former members of Parliament, members of Sir Anwar Pervez's family and colleagues and Sir Anwar all gather in Parliament to mark 50 years of Bestway as well as Sir Anwar's 90th birthday celebrations.

Sir Anwar Pervez and the Bestway legacy is celebrated at Parliament

Current and former members of Parliament have celebrated the life of Sir Anwar Pervez at Parliament as the businessman turns 90 years old.
Prep House syas it will offer retailers and consumers a variety of quality sauces.

Prep House in Scottish business drive

A leading provider of high-quality sauces, dips and gravies – Prep House – has set up an exclusive partnership with wholesaler Fife Creamery in order to expand its business in Scotland.
Interior depot image of Bestway's 'Buzz About the Sweetest Deals' Easter 2026 campaign.

Bestway brings a buzz for Easter campaign

Bestway Wholesale has kicked off its new marketing initiative for the Easter period with its 'Buzz About the Sweetest Deals' campaign.
Simon Hannah, group chief executive officer at JW Filshill,(left) and Keith Geddes, chief financial and operating officer, (right) stand in front of the JW Filshill depot with one of the wholesaler's HGV vehicles behind them.

JW Filshill records strong financial results

JW Filshill has reported a strong financial year for the business, with a rise in annual turnover for the year to January 2024.
(L to R) head shot of Geoff Byrne, chief executive at Booker and Andrew Yaxley, chief executive at Tesco Ireland & Northern Ireland.

Leadership changes at Tesco and Booker

Tesco and Booker have announced changes to its senior leadership positions as the firms affirm their commitment to developing talent across the group.
Sir Anwar Pervez, founder of Bestway Group.

Sir Anwar Pervez honoured with birthday tea with their majesties King Charles and Queen...

Founder of Bestway Group Sir Anwar Pervez was invited to join Their Majesties King Charles and Queen Camilla at the Royal Box at Royal Ascot Races.
Daniel Johnson, Colin Smith and Richard Lochhead at the Holyrood reception.

Scottish wholesalers make parliamentary delivery

Politicians have been given an insight into all channels of Scotland’s food and drinks sector during a Scottish Wholesale Association parliamentary reception at Holyrood.
A group of people from Unitas have gathered together at their annual Unitas Connect conference.

Unitas announces overhaul to support its customers

Wholesale buying group Unitas has announced its new plans to strengthen its relationships further with wholesale and supplier partners across the UK.
A JW FIlshill branded lorry sits in the wholesaler's depot with the Filshill 150 Years Logo.

Filshill commits to success for landmark 150th anniversary year

Scottish food and drink wholesaler JW Filshill is set to celebrate its 150th anniversary this year, complete with plans for tech innovations and support for charities.
Exterior image of a Spar store in the UK with Iceland branding and a head shot of Jerome Saint-Marc, incoming managing director for Spar UK.

Spar UK appoints new managing director

Symbol group Spar UK has announced it new managing director as Michael Fletcher is set to step down from the role later this year.