Days after spreading its footprint to the south of England with the opening a new depot in Southampton, wholesaler Parfetts has announced the appointment of Mark Bottomley as its new Head Of Trading.
He will report to Trading Director Cheryl Hope, supporting the company’s goal of achieving £1bn in turnover and expanding to 2,000 fascia members.
With nearly three decades of industry experience, Bottomley has previously held senior positions at Unitas Wholesale and Bestway, along with other UK wholesalers. At Parfetts, he will be tasked with “strengthening” supplier relationships and exploring new opportunities across depots, digital platforms, and the Go Local symbol estate.
Bottomley commented: “Parfetts is a company with incredible energy and a genuine commitment to supporting independent retailers. It has established trusted relationships that truly make a difference on the ground, and I’m eager to contribute to strengthening our supplier partnerships and providing even greater value to our customers.”
Hope added: “Mark brings a wealth of experience in wholesale and convenience. His expertise in building supplier collaborations and driving growth will be invaluable as we continue to support retailers, enhance our promotional efforts, and work towards our ambitious sales and membership targets.
“Parfetts is committed to building on its unique employee-owned model by investing in people and partnerships to deliver value for suppliers, retailers, and shoppers. With Mark joining our senior leadership team, the business is well-positioned to accelerate its growth through the rest of 2025 and beyond.”
