This year marks a landmark milestone for Bestway Wholesale as it celebrates 50 years of service, innovation and unwavering commitment to supporting indie retailers.
To kick off the celebrations, the wholesaler launched its long-standing ‘Thank You’ event in January, featuring depot and online deals on leading brands and products to thank retailers for their continued support and loyalty.
The ‘thank you’ theme will continue across the year, with 50 weekly celebratory trade campaigns, including special ‘Golden Days’ and ‘Golden Weeks’.
The campaigns will roll out exclusive promotions, limited-edition product launches, targeted discounts, competitions, and high-value prizes – all designed to drive footfall, increase sales, and boost profitability for Bestway’s retail customers.
Celebrations will culminate in December with a Christmas advent-style promotion, offering 50 one-day-only festive deals.
Key supplier partners supporting the anniversary campaign include AB Barr, Budweiser Brewing Group, Cadbury’s, Carlsberg Britvic, Coca Cola Euro Pacific, Heineken, Imperial Brands, JTI, Mars Wrigley, Red Bull, Walkers and Yazoo.
Founded in 1975, Bestway Wholesale Limited opened its first warehouse in Acton, West London.
As the business celebrates five decades of excellence, it also honours the legacy of a man whose vision transformed the wholesale sector.
A visionary and pioneer in the wholesale sector, Sir Anwar laid the foundation for what would become one of the most respected and successful family-owned businesses in the UK.
His founding principles – delivering the right range, at the best price, with exceptional service – remain at the heart of the business today. Bestway was established ’by independent retailers, for independent retailers’, and that mission continues to define its purpose.
From achieving £12 million in turnover within just 18 months, to receiving a knighthood in 1999 for his outstanding contributions to the Food Wholesale Industry, Sir Anwar’s achievements have been nothing short of inspirational.
Under his leadership, the company has continually evolved - launching the best-one symbol group in 2002, acquiring Batley’s in 2005 to strengthen its wholesale footprint, adding Costcutter Supermarkets Group in 2020, and expanding further in 2024 with the acquisition of Adams Foodservice.
Today, the wholesale business is led by Dawood Pervez, managing director, and continues to build on his family’s legacy of agility, innovation and customer-first focus.
Speaking of the 50th anniversary, Pervez said: “It’s incredible to reflect on how far we’ve come – from modest beginnings to becoming one of the UK’s leading wholesalers. This milestone – celebrating half a century in business – is a testament to the hard work, integrity, and entrepreneurial spirit that runs through the business.
“My father’s vision was simple but powerful: to offer greater value through lower prices and better availability – a mission that remains at the core of everything we do today.
“He created a business that is an engine for social mobility and an opportunity for migrant communities seeking to build a life in the UK – offering them purpose, a path to prosperity, and the chance to add lasting value to British society. The power of ‘shopping local’ remains a force for societal good today.
“Thanks to the vision of my father and his family partners, the business rapidly grew through both organic development and strategic acquisitions. Today, we are proud to be the 7th largest family-owned business in the UK and the 13th largest privately owned company.”
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