JOHN
BENSON started his grocery business in 1953,
servicing mainly the Leith and Portobello areas
of Edinburgh.
The master grocer built the chain of Benson
Grocers up to eight outlets at which stage
he decided it was time to start supplying his
own shops, as well as other local retailers.
The cash-and-carry
aspect of the Benson business, formed in
1969, originally opened in the 22,000 sq
ft former Bellevue bakery building on McDonald
Place. In doing so it became one of Scotland’s
first cash and carry outlets.
In 1989, the business
bought over a former printing works just
yards away from its original base, investing £1.5
million in refurbishment and in doing so,
grew the cash and carry offering to 54,000
sq ft.
In 2010, still trading from this site, Bellevue were acquired by Batley’s Limited, part of the Bestway group of companies and the UK’s second largest independent cash and carry operator.
Being part of a much larger organisation ensures progressive growth for Bellevue and provides added value for our large and loyal customer base. It also gives retailers access to one of the most exciting recent developments in Scottish retailing, that of the launch of theBest One symbol group.
Best One attracts some of the most professional and progressive retailers in the UK and is now recognised as having one of the most comprehensive symbol group offerings. As well as probably being the best priced and value delivered wholesaler on the road, offering over 1400 lines on promotion in any one period. This gives retailers a real edge over their competition.
The new group also gives Bellevue retailers access to the Best In own label, one of the largest selection of own labels available. This range extends from grocery and confectionery to household and alcohol, with everything offering retailers great margins at competitive prices.
Meanwhile the Batleys Catering range offers an excellent price advantage. Hundreds of exclusive catering specific products carefully selected to bring you the very best quality & value. All of our Batleys Catering range is checked rigorously for quality and value and offers a great alternative to the brands. |
