Bestway United Kingdom

Bestway United Kingdom is one of the leading food and drink wholesale and retail groups in the UK, founded in 1976 by Sir Anwar Pervez. The company operates extensively across the United Kingdom through its wholesale division known as Bestway Wholesale Holdings Limited, which is the second largest food wholesaler in the UK, serving approximately 130,000 independent retailers and caterers from 62 warehouses nationwide.

Bestway UK's wholesale business encompasses a diverse portfolio of symbol retail brands including Best-one, Costcutter, Bargain Booze, Wine Rack, and SimplyFresh, supporting a combined retail estate of more than 3,795 stores. The group's retail operations include supermarkets, convenience stores, as well as cash and carry outlets, reflecting its broad presence in the UK's food, drinks, and beauty retail sectors. Bestway Wholesale also operates distribution centers and a network of delivery services such as Bestway Vans Direct and BB Foodservice, facilitating extensive reach to caterers and independent retailers nationwide.

The group has made significant acquisitions including the Bargain Booze and Wine Rack brands (2018) and the UK arm of Costcutter (2020), expanding its footprint in retail convenience and off-licence sectors. It also has a notable presence in pharmacy retail through Well Pharmacy, acquired in 2014, which was previously branded under The Co-operative Pharmacy.

As of 2023, Bestway Group's annual turnover is estimated to be in the range of 1 to 10 billion euros, with around 11,900 employees in the UK associated primarily with its wholesale and retail operations. The company manages over 1,000 selling points across the UK comprising supermarkets, convenience stores, cash and carry outlets, and distribution centers, catering to a wide market including food, drink, and beauty products.

Bestway UK's business model focuses on supporting independent retailers and caterers through symbol groups and comprehensive wholesale services. Its strategic acquisitions and stake increases in prominent supermarket chains such as Sainsbury's underpin its position in the competitive UK retail market. Headquartered in London, Bestway combines wholesale distribution with retail franchising and symbol group management to maintain a significant role in the UK FMCG market.