Member updates
Associate Members newsletter february 2012
A round up of FWD activity on behalf of wholesaler and supplier members over the first weeks of the year.
NAO report on HMRC's alcohol strategy
Key points for FWD members from the National Audit Office's report on the effectiveness of HMRC's strategy to reduce alcohol duty fraud
Member update - December 11
Details of the FWD's activity in November and some plans for the year ahead
FWD background
Tobacco display in cash & carry
FWD's guidance to members on the likely requirements of the changes to displays of tobacco products in public premises, due in April 2012. Please note this Guidance is issued ahead of the publication of the Department of Health guidelines.
FWD Annual Review 2011
A report on FWD's actions in 2011 and plans for policy and face-to-face activity in the year ahead.
A Wholesale Commitment to Sustainability
Some of the initiatives undertaken by FWD members to reduce their environmental impact
Government Waste review June 2011
A Summary for FWD members of DEFRA's waste review including prevention, re-use and recylcing
Security reminder - cash and cary premises
Retailers and caterers are reminded to be aware of the threat of theft from vehicles in cash & carry car parks. This leaflet lists some practical tips to protect property and purchases.
Budget 2011 - Information for members
A round up of the announcements of relevance to FWD members in the Budget of March 23.
FWD Budget submission 2011
FWD's recommendations to the Treasury ahead of the Budget on March 23 2011
FWD briefing paper
Information on the FWD and the policy issues it will tackle on behalf of its members in 2011. Issued December 2010.
2010 Budget Submission
FWD set out its recommendations to the Chancellor ahead of the Budget on 22nd June 2010
Alcohol Fraud Advisory Note
FWD advice to Cash & Carry managers on avoiding intentional or accidental involvement in alcohol duty fraud, with an outline of the consequences of trading non-duty-paid stock. Issued 15.12 10
My Shop is Your Shop
MSYS/ Cadbury competition entry form
Download the form for a chance to win £1000 for the charity of your choice
Walk and Shop poster
An A4 poster reminding customers of the financial, health, social and environmental benefits of shopping locally
National Independents Week Poster
With this downloadable A4 poster you can send your own message of thanks to your customers for choosing to support their local shop - or just flag up some of the great promotions on offer during National Independents Week.
The Little Book of Big Ideas
This booklet gives loads of great ideas for promoting your store locally and making the most of your great community ties. It explains how to use press, social media and even your MP to shout about the value of your store to the community.
Advice on hosting an MP visit
This summer MSYS is helping independent retailers to bring the local MP into their stores. This document gives ideas for what to talk about, what to show them, and how they may be able to help all independents through their work in Westminster
FWD events
Conference speaker summaries 2011
A digest of the presentations at the FWD Annual Conference in July 2011
Catersummit 2011 programme
Details of the foodservice supply chain event on October 18
Gold Medal Nomination form 2011
Nominations for the winners of this year's FWD Gold Medals for wholesalers and suppliers close on August 10. Download the form here and return it to the FWD address to make sure your wholesale heroes get the recognition they deserve.
FWD Conference Programme July 14 2011
The FWD conference, Strategies For Growth, takes place at Hotel Russell in central London on July 14. Download the programme for the event, which includes theHIM wholesale awards.
Annual Conference and HIM! Wholesale Awards
This year's event brings together the FWD conference and the HIM wholesale Awards into a single day at Hotel Russell in central London on July 14. Download a printable booking form here
Annual Dinner and Gold Medal Awards Booking Form
This year's event is on November 24 at Old Billingsgate, London. Download a printable booking from here
Catersummit 2010 speaker summaries
A round up of the presentations at the FWD Catersummit conference in October 2010
FWD Conference 2011 Presentations
Natalie Chapman, FTA
An overview of the challenges and opportunities presented by next summer's Olympics.
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