All Booker articles – Page 21
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Delivery charges go as Booker woos retailers
Booker is pushing its delivery business harder than ever after incorporating much of the technology used by delivered wholesaler Blueheath, which it bought last May.From this month, the cash & carry giant is offering free deliveries...
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Stimpson takes on formats for Booker
Booker has signed Garry Stimpson to the newly created role of merchandising controller to focus on its Premier symbol group.Stimpson's main responsibility will be to develop formats and layouts of independent stores to maximise sales and...
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P&H takes a fresh approach
No-one knows better than Chris Etherington how tough life is at the top. Palmer & Harvey McLane may once again have topped off The Grocer's Big 30 annual league table, but its position has looked far from comfortable with a resurgent Booker...
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Cobra founder joins Booker board as non-exec director
Founder and chairman of Cobra beer Lord Bilimoria has joined the board of wholesale giant Booker.Karan Bilimoria and Andrew Cripps, a former senior executive with British American Tobacco, joined Booker this week as non-executive...
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Booker's Market range to compete with chains
Wholesale giant Booker has launched its first-ever pre-packed fresh meat range, which it claims will help independent retailers compete with the multiples.The six-strong Butcher's Market range comprises Lincolnshire sausages, pork...
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Booker pledges to lock prices on food staples
Booker has promised its independent retail customers that it will lock down the prices of key grocery items for long fixed periods to help them compete with the multiples.The wholesaler has developed a new strategy called Everyday...
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Booker sales rise
Booker has reported a 36.8% increase in half-year pre-tax profit to £21.2m on sales up 2.5% at £1.5bn.Like-for-like sales rose 0.4% in the six months to 14 September, the wholesaler said. Sales to retailers fell 0.8% during the period...
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Booker depots will be open for longer
Booker is promising longer and more accessible opening hours as it aims to live up to its promise of becoming the "back store" for independent retailers. Now Booker's 172 depots will open at 7:30am from Monday to Saturday and from 9am to...
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Tusker bangs drum with Makro packs
Tusker, the lager from East Africa, will now be available in 12-packs as it attempts to grow its fledgling UK presence through the C&C channel.The beer, which was launched into the UK in single bottles earlier this year, will be stocked...
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Booker's economy lines hit £2m sales
Booker is hailing the launch of its Euro Shopper economy range as a success after hitting the £2m sales mark in just two months.The range, which was launched in July, consists of 30 products such as Jaffa Cakes, tea bags and coffee. It...
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Wholesaler Profile - Makro
Depot numbers: 33 Turnover: £1.1bn Growth year-on-year: N/A Type of operation: cash & carry Which wholesaler sold 400,000 TVs last year, is one of the UK's biggest retailers of vacuum cleaners but also has a range of fresh fish to...
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Shop Profile Makro
Which wholesaler sold 400,000 TVs last year, is one of the UK’s biggest retailers of vacuum cleaners but also has a range of fresh fish to rival Billingsgate market? You may be surprised to learn that the answer is Makro. Even Makro customers would…
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Makro steps up store refurbs after promising early results
Makro is ramping up the pace of the makeover of its 33-store network and is to launch a marketing campaign to increase public awareness of the company. The wholesaler began revamping its stores two years ago with improved fixtures, new signage,...
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Viva! hails Makro action on foie gras
Sir; Viva! congratulates Makro for its decision to end the sale of French foie gras in all of its British stores after current stock runs out. It comes after Viva! provided disturbing information showing the cruelty behind its production, and...
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Makro pulls foie gras in face of Viva pressure
Controversial delicacy foie gras is disappearing from the shelves of Britain's grocery retailers after wholesaler Makro suspended sales this week.It is the latest in a growing list of grocery giants to stop buying the French luxury pâté,...
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Makro to stop selling foie gras
Wholesaler Makro will reportedly stop selling foie gras at its 33 depots.The company will not buy any more goose or duck liver pate while it investigates claims by animal rights group Viva! that force-feeding the birds is cruel, according to...
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makro thinks big with range expansion
Makro is to introduce hundreds of new products and give its entire 33-store network a make-over. The wholesaler said it would draw on the buying clout of its German parent company Metro, the world's third-largest retailer, to help it source...
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Wholesaler Profile 3663 First For Foodservice
This could be 3663 First for Foodservice's year. While its main rival Brakes is busy dealing with a transfer of ownership, it has a real opportunity to nick the number one spot and become the UK's largest foodservice operator.It's...
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Wholesaler Profile - 3663 First For Foodservice
Depot numbers: 39Turnover: £1.42bnGrowth year-on-year: 12.3%Type of operation: foodserviceThis could be 3663 First for Foodservice's year. While its main rival Brakes is busy dealing with a transfer of ownership, it has a real...
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Booker value range tackles independents' pricey image
Booker is to help independent retailers take on the discounters with the launch of a new value brand called Euro Shopper.The syndicated economy line, which is already sold in 15 countries and worth £337m, will be rolled out across all...