Archive of all Booker articles – Page 13
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NewsBooker 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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NewsCompetition 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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NewsCatering 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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NewsBooker 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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NewsIs Booker planning a second symbol fascia?
Is Booker preparing to launch a secondary symbol fascia?…
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NewsCity News: Premier Foods share hit a high
Premier Foods’ shares hit a four-month high this week….
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Analysis & FeaturesMakro 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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NewsFizzy 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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NewsBooker 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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NewsBooker 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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NewsRecycled oil rebate doubled by Booker
Booker has doubled the rebate it pays catering customers for recycling used cooking oil.
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News50p 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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NewsBooker 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…
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Analysis & FeaturesJoin the online revolution!
Under Charles Wilson, Booker is leading UK wholesalers in the online revolution… but others are making up lost ground fast.
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Rankings81-90: Britain's Biggest Alcohol Brands 2012
A new bottle design for this German wine - and the introduction of a 5.5% abv variant…
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Comment & Opinion
There's more to life than Booker
For many years, and under different regimes, independent wholesalers traded against a market leader…
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NewsBooker Makro deal avoids pension hole
Booker’s cash-free debt-free deal to buy Makro means it won’t take on its £118m pension fund, documents have revealed.
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Analysis & FeaturesBooker lands a hat-trick of Grocer Gold accolades
Can anyone steal Booker’s crown? It’s won this award an incredible three years on the bounce, and for the fourth time in five years.
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NewsMakro deal set to open doors for Booker globally
Booker snapped up Makro Cash & Carry UK in a cash and shares deal worth £140m this week - securing a tantalising tie-up with Metro Group…