Wholesale News January 2026 online now

Your January 2026 issue is out now: FWD Gold Medal winners, wholesale leader reflections and hopes for 2026, spotlight on distributors – and much more

In 2025 there was a common theme at every event, meeting or Teams call I had where those involved discussed the speed of the past 12 months. No sooner had the tinsel been put away from December, we were embracing Easter, planning for summer and here we are again, looking ahead to a fresh new year.

It has been a year of challenge and with that has been 12 months of digging deep, working hard and remaining resolute in the face of rising costs and a ‘challenging trading environment’.

We asked a variety of wholesale leaders for their reflections on 2025 and you can discover their answers on pages 16 to 22. This honesty, wisdom and insight is incredibly beneficial, and I hope will provide you with some food for thought as we go into 2026.

While there have certainly been many challenges, this year has also been one of success and triumph. These were recognised and celebrated at the recent FWD Gold Medal Awards, and you can read all about the deserving winners on pages 24-30. Shining a light on the individuals, businesses, products and services that drive this industry forward is always a privilege, and we look forward to sharing some of the stories behind the wins in Wholesale News over the coming months.

Here’s to a successful year ahead for us all.

Read the January 2026 issue online here

Stephenie Shaw

Editor-in-Chief, Wholesale News

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