savage & whitten Archives - Ireland's Forecourt & Convenience Retailer https://forecourtretailer.com/tag/savage-whitten/ Ireland's Only Forecourt & Convenience Retailer Wed, 20 Aug 2025 11:45:20 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 https://forecourtretailer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/cropped-IFCR-Site-Icon-32x32.png savage & whitten Archives - Ireland's Forecourt & Convenience Retailer https://forecourtretailer.com/tag/savage-whitten/ 32 32 94949456 Kelly Brothers ‘Check-Out’ New S&W Wholesale Site https://forecourtretailer.com/kelly-brothers-check-out-new-sw-wholesale-site/ Wed, 20 Aug 2025 11:45:20 +0000 https://forecourtretailer.com/?p=25909 S&W Wholesale has announced it has appointed building contractor Kelly Brothers LLP from Warrenpoint as the Main Contractor on its new, purpose- built facilities in

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]]> S&W Wholesale has announced it has appointed building contractor Kelly Brothers LLP from Warrenpoint as the Main Contractor on its new, purpose- built facilities in Newry. S&W Wholesale is one of Ireland’s largest independent wholesalers of FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods); while Kelly Bros. have been a leader in the construction sector across Ireland for almost 60 years.

The new site, which is located approximately three miles from its current headquarters in Carnbane Business Park, is situated adjacent to the A1 southbound. The new facilities will support S&W’s future growth plans right across the island. The proposal for the 16,730 sqm storage and distribution warehouse including ancillary office accommodation will be a major boost to the EOT (Employee Ownership Trust) business as it looks to the future.

Anthony McVeigh, CEO of S&W Wholesale said, “We are pleased to appoint Kelly Bros. to deliver this major, new infrastructure project for the business. The business has been curtailed in recent times through space constraints and operating across multiple sites. This investment in the new facilities will secure the long-term future of S&W as a leading, independent grocery wholesaler.

“As an Employee Ownership Trust business, it is essential that we continue to invest in the business, our people and in the local community. This new facility will allow us to maximise our operational efficiency, while giving our valuable team a pleasant, fit for purpose working environment.”

Ronan Kelly, Managing Director, Kelly Brothers  added, “We are delighted to be appointed to work on behalf of S&W Wholesale to deliver their new headquarters. The construction phase of this project will support local jobs and will engage a number of local contractors.

“We look forward to delivering these fit for the future facilities, which will help S&W to keep Newry on the map in the island wide grocery wholesaler sector.”

Road widening and other periphery works have already been carried out. Construction work will begin onsite in mid-August and is expected to be completed by the end of 2026.

Clive Whylie, Head of Operations, S&W, Anthony McVeigh, CEO, S&W, Leanne Kelly, Director Kelly Bros. and Ronan Kelly, Managing Director, Kelly Bros.

 

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]]> 25909 S&W Wholesale to develop a new 180,000 sq ft facility in Newry https://forecourtretailer.com/sw-wholesale-to-develop-a-new-180000-sq-ft-facility-in-newry/ Fri, 18 Feb 2022 10:50:20 +0000 https://forecourtretailer.com/?p=19445 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 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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