Parfetts is to leave Unitas Wholesale, with the two companies still finalising terms of the departure and the wholesaler continuing to trade under the buying group’s supplier terms until 31 December 2026.
Alongside Dhamecha, Parfetts is the largest memeber of Unitas, which uses the collective buying power of its members to negotiate more preferable terms and prices with suppliers
Unitas chioef executive John Kinney said: “This move is a natural progression. Our role is to give Unitas members the support they need to evolve and expand, and we recognise that some may eventually choose to operate as standalone operators outside a buying group model, and we wish Parfetts well.”
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Guy Swindell, joint managing director at Parfetts, said: “We’re thankful for the support and connections we’ve built through Unitas which have helped to shape our growth journey so far. However, as we approach 2,000 symbol stores under our Go Local fascia and with a growing national network, our ambitions now naturally extend beyond the buying group model. Our growth has been phenomenal, and we want to continue to maximise value for our suppliers.”
Noel Robinson, joint managing director at Parfetts, added: “We already enjoy strong supplier relationships, with successful execution of initiatives across our cash and carry, online and retail platforms recognised by the industry, but we’re ready to go further, working hand in hand on joint strategies and category innovation.”
Parfetts recently opened its ninth depot in England following the launch of its Southampton cash and carry. It is also on track to exceed £1bn turnover in the next three years.
