Archive of all Booker articles – Page 12
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Asda scraps Booker-Makro deal opposition
Just weeks after complaining Booker’s acquisition of Makro would hurt its business, Asda has done a u-turn…
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Horsemeat: Sainsbury's, Co-op and Aldi update on testing
Sainsbury’s, The Co-operative Group, Aldi and Booker have all given updates on their testing for horsemeat.
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Asda claims Booker-Makro deal will have 'negative impact'
Asda has claimed Booker’s acquisition of Makro will hurt its business – and emerged as one of the few opponents…
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Category Report
Dear Mr Cameron...
We asked leading wholesale figures from the Big 30 what they would ask the government to do to help their business. Here’s what they said…
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Category Report
Does a Booker/Makro merger spell trouble for the competition?
As we reveal this year’s Big 30, we look at the impact of a bigger Booker…
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Category Report
It's not all about Makro at Booker
With all of the excitement surrounding the Makro deal, it would be easy to overlook the success of Booker in 2012 before Makro even joins the party…
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Booker budget Energy Drink's sales rocket 50% in a year
Sales of Booker’s budget Euro Shopper Energy Drink have soared by almost 50% in 12 months…
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Competition Commission kicks off Booker/Makro probe
The Competition Commission is calling for responses to its investigation into Booker’s acquisition of Makro.
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Catering emerges as main concern for OFT in Booker/Makro deal
Booker and Makro’s dominance in catering was one of the main reasons why the £140m deal was referred…
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Booker veteran Drew to replace Makro MD Schwarze
Makro MD Juergen Schwarze will leave the company and be replaced by former Booker commercial director Bryan Drew, The Grocer can reveal.
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Is Booker planning a second symbol fascia?
Is Booker preparing to launch a secondary symbol fascia?…
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City News: Premier Foods share hit a high
Premier Foods’ shares hit a four-month high this week….
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Analysis & Features
Makro Mystery Tour is the key to Wilson's masterplan
Inspired by a bus tour of depots, Charles Wilson’s integration plans are compellingly simple
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Fizzy drinks and flat sales in China dominate City news
It’s been a big week for soft drinks businesses, including results from both The Coca-Cola Company and PepsiCo…
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Booker sets its sights on £6bn sales post-Makro deal
Booker has laid out plans to transform itself into a £6bn business if its acquisition of Makro receives clearance from the competition authorities.
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Booker makes Christmas price pledge
Booker has pledged to hold its prices across popular catering products in the run-up to Christmas.
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Recycled oil rebate doubled by Booker
Booker has doubled the rebate it pays catering customers for recycling used cooking oil.
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50p or less: Booker shows off cheap Euro Shopper lines
Euro Shopper had its day in The Sun this week with Booker running an ad to promote the 26 lines in the value range…
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Booker Mega Deals add £1m per month
Booker’s Mega Deal promotions for its symbol chain Premier have generated sales of £6m in just six months…
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Booker gives publicans food for thought
Booker has launched a guide to help publicans with their food offer. The All About Food guide includes…