Savage & Whitten - Neighbourhood Retailer https://neighbourhoodretailer.com The authoritative voice of the grocery industry in Northern Ireland Tue, 22 Feb 2022 15:26:46 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 https://neighbourhoodretailer.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/cropped-NR-SIte-Icon-2-32x32.png Savage & Whitten - Neighbourhood Retailer https://neighbourhoodretailer.com 32 32 178129390 S&W Wholesale to develop a new 180,000 sq ft facility in Newry https://neighbourhoodretailer.com/sw-wholesale-to-develop-a-new-180000-sq-ft-facility-in-newry/ Fri, 18 Feb 2022 10:48:25 +0000 https://neighbourhoodretailer.com/?p=19976 A huge new warehouse facility is to be developed in Newry by S&W Wholesale to service its all-island distribution network. The company behind the Today’s

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]]> A huge new warehouse facility is to be developed in Newry by S&W Wholesale to service its all-island distribution network.
The company behind the Today’s and Nearby stores currently operates from a 100,000 sq ft base the Carnbane Business Park in Newry.
It has now revealed plans for a bigger 180,000 sq ft storage and distribution complex on an 11 acre site on the other side of the A1.
The move follows a period of significant growth for the business, which saw a surge in group turnover in 2020, which shot up by 22 per cent to £126 million. Pre-tax profits were up 72 per cent to £5m over the same period.
Originally founded as Newry Cash & Carry in 1916, the company merged with J&E Whitten in 2000 to create Savage & Whitten, otherwise known as S&W.
Growth
The business has grown to thousands of products, distributed across a fleet of 60 vehicles, making it one of the largest independent wholesalers on the island of Ireland.
It now employs around 250 people and services some 2,500 customers.
The group’s retail portfolio now stands at some 140 stores across the island of Ireland.
A December report by the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) in Dublin showed the a significant increase in the volume of goods moving from Northern Ireland to the Republic post-Brexit was driven by the food and beverage sector.
It noted a sharp decline in trade between the Republic and Britain since January 2021, while north-south trade increased considerably.
S&W is just the latest company involved in the all-island food supply chain to announce a major expansion plan.
Lisburn’s PRM Group, one of the biggest chilled food delivery groups on the island, unveiled an £8m investment plan in December to develop a new purpose-built storage and distribution hub.

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]]> 19976 Convenience that’s always Nearby – S&W launch new symbol brand https://neighbourhoodretailer.com/convenience-thats-always-nearby-sw-launch-new-symbol-brand/ Thu, 29 Apr 2021 18:21:36 +0000 https://neighbourhoodretailer.com/?p=16393 S&W Wholesale is proud to be ranked among Northern Ireland’s top 100 businesses, servicing over 2,000 customers across the island of Ireland. The continued growth

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]]> S&W Wholesale is proud to be ranked among Northern Ireland’s top 100 businesses, servicing over 2,000 customers across the island of Ireland.

The continued growth of its business is down to the unique ability to service both independent and symbol retailers, as well as the growth of the S&W symbol brand and employees.

‘A Whole Lot More’

Last year, after more than a century in the wholesale business, S&W rebranded its offering and promised ‘A Whole Lot More’ for customers. Now, the company is delivering that promise with the launch of a new and exciting symbol brand known as Nearby.

Exclusive to S&W, Nearby will play a vital part in a modernisation strategy to help independent retailers forge deeper connections with the people in local communities.

New symbol brand

“Due to the continued growth, we’re delighted to introduce our new look brand known as Nearby. After extensive research into the convenience market, we identified the need for a new symbol brand to help retailers connect with their consumers on a more personal level. The Nearby brand will refresh the look and feel of convenience stores, while keeping the core elements that customers know and love” said Maurice Little, Nearby NI Sales Manager.

Sense of community

This fresh and relatable symbol offering will appeal greatly to both customers and retailers alike. We’ve created a symbol with a sense of community – a reliable space that people can visit after a busy day to help get the dinner on the table with ease. Nearby delivers a sense of togetherness, convenience and great value that’s never too far from home.

Unique

“Reailers joining the Nearby family can enjoy all the benefits of a symbol brand while keeping total control over their business. From day one, we will work with store owners and employees to understand what makes their space unique.

“All of our people have hands on experience in retail and will use their knowledge to make your business more successful every day” said Maurice.

“We don’t ask for a long-term contract, marketing fees, weekly advertising or control over what happens in the store. What we do offer is an attractice brand, bespoke signage, consumer promotional activity, central billing and a dedicated business development manager to guide you with your business needs.

“Above all, we will work as partners, always Nearby and ready to deliver!”

Nearby is much more than a symbol store. As part of S&W, we will provide the latest market knowledge and technology. With a retail support system in place, retailers can get on with the things that make their businesses truly special – we’ll take care of the rest” said Maurice.

“Following the launch of Nearby, we will be on the lookout for retail partners who are just as passionate about their customers, their products, and the future of their stores as we are.”

To find out more about becoming a Nearby retailer email: info@always-nearby.com or contact Maurice directly on 07912478883

www.always-nearby.com

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