Symbol groups could face margin squeeze over Tesco-Booker deal
Booker symbol group retailers may be expected to swallow any cost increases that result from the company’s planned merger with Tesco. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), who are investigating...
View ArticleWhy you need to watch and learn from Just Eat
The world of takeaway foodservice is in vibrant health and new rules are being written every day by disrupters led by Just Eat. Only Domino's spends more than Just Eat’s £15m on TV advertising, Robin...
View ArticleHarj Dhasee explains why it is key to partner up with the right people to...
These are really exciting time for independent retailers. The Tesco/ Booker merger has put a whole new spin on supply chain and if you don’t work with the right people, you are going to get left...
View ArticleMcColl’s contract shuffle to Morrisons removes billions from wholesale giants
Nisa and Palmer & Harvey will lose billions of pounds of business following the McColl’s announcement that it is moving all of its supply partnerships over to Morrisons. The news scuppers Nisa’s...
View ArticleDouble trouble for Palmer & Harvey with debt and merger problems
Palmer & Harvey has until the end of September to find £50m of funds to pay off its debt. The wholesaler is searching for outside investment to meet the deficit, according to The Telegraph, but...
View ArticleHow can independent retailers win in a rapidly-changing market?
The world of convenience retailing is a fascinating place at the best of times, but recent activity between the supermarkets and suppliers of the sector have kept us glued to Twitter, trade press and...
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John Green’s fresh investment gets 50% turnover boost
Last year, John Green seized the opportunity to add a full convenience offer in the store he has run for 43 years. Nine months on, chilled alcohol, fresh produce and some eye-catching novelty offers...
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Academy in Action follow-up: Service to Community with Booker
In May, Booker’s Martyn Parkinson, visited Robert Kirkwood in Fife to take a deeper look at his contributions to his local area, three months on we take a look at his progress. Robert's Plan 1.Contact...
View ArticleBooker posts 5.8% sales growth in run up to CMA decision on Tesco merger
Booker Group has posted strong results for the summer with 5.8% year-on-year growth for non-tobacco sales. In its results released this morning, taking in the 12 weeks to September 8, Booker said its...
View ArticleBooker has pledged to help Premier stores beat discounters
Booker has pledged to help Premier retailers “go around” the discounters, focusing on major brands, promotions and alternative footfall drivers to in-crease stores’ profits. Martyn Parkinson, brand...
View ArticleTobacco legislation dampens Booker sales success
Booker Wholesale’s sales growth success was dampened by a strong decline in tobacco sales the group said was “due to changes in legislation.” While non-tobacco like for like sales increased by 7.7%, an...
View ArticlePremier Deli cooks up a storm for Booker
Booker has not ruled out a nationwide expansion of its Premier Deli service following a successful trial in one store in the past month. Premier Broadway Oxgangs in Edinburgh began offering freshly...
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