Archive of all Booker articles – Page 31
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In the city: Analysts are hungry for more light to be shed
As Iceland prepares to release its last set of separate interim results on Tuesday, observers will be more interested in the accompanying progress report about its merger with Booker. "Investors just want to hear some reassuring noises about the...
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Wild, free, challenging
Premium cider brand Savuti is giving Makro customers the chance to win a trip to South Africa. Customers buying the minimum of one case of Savuti can enter a prize draw. The winner gets a trip to the Cape and a visit to the Stellenbosch Farmers'...
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Tesco speeds up in Taiwan
Tesco will open its first store in Taiwan six months earlier than originally planned, following the acquisition of a retail outlet in the country's largest shopping mall. The store was purchased from Dutch group Makro Asia, which is shifting its...
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NEW CENTRE OPENS
A privately owned fruit, flower and vegetable market, the Yorkshire Produce Centre, opened its doors this week. Previously the Booker unit at Cross Green Industrial Estate, Pontefract Lane, the 105,000 sq ft building was redeveloped at a cost of...
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The odd couple: Booker and Iceland begin talks with supplier
Cherrypicking the best for both' Suppliers remain sceptical about Iceland's chances of securing the £50m synergy benefits outlined at the time of its merger with Booker. The newly enlarged group plans to meet its major suppliers over the next...
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Three more for Chekov
Booker has extended its own label premium packaged spirit brand Chekov Ice with the addition of three new flavours. Marketing director Steven Sharp said: "It was the first own label pps brand on the market and it has been going down a storm with...
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Happy with symbols
Sir; re the criticism of symbol groups and the support for Booker in A symbol of excess' (The Grocer, Letters, June 17, p17). There are surely hidden costs in buying from cash and carry. The turnover of our store would mean we would have to employ...
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In the city: Many Booker shareholders didn't like the idea o
There was little surprise this week when Iceland announced that it had secured enough acceptances from Booker shareholders for the "merger" of the two to go ahead. However, there were obviously a fair number of Booker's shareholders who were willing...
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The odd couple: Booker boss warns of major and rapid change
Merger is just the beginning Booker's merger with Iceland is only the start of big changes that will sweep the entire grocery sector, the cash and carry group's chief executive has said. Stuart Rose told the Scottish Wholesale Association annual...
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Cash & carries: Wholesale success
Following Booker's merger with Iceland, questions are being asked about the long-term future of the cash & carry sector as we know it. Consultant Dave Turnbull explains Cash & carry operators come in two broad types those that are two weeks away...
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Brickbats not bouquets for strange' marriage
Booker's customers have mixed views on the idea of the C&C group merging with Iceland, according to a straw poll carried out this week by The Grocer. And suppliers tell us that the combined company will have no chance of achieving the trading...
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Iceland and Booker: Rose applauded but Iceland investors a
Belinda Gannaway The City applauded Booker chief executive Stuart Rose for his £1bn "merger" with Iceland, this week. But it is not so bullish about what the deal does for the retailer. Iceland chairman and chief executive Malcolm Walker said...
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News analysis: Iceland/ Booker merger:
Iceland pulls in happy shoppers The Grocer predicted months ago that Malcolm Walker might pull off something big but no one suspected merging with Booker. Belinda Gannaway, Tony Hurren and John Wood assess the deal It's business as usual, say...
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News analysis: Iceland/ Booker merger: THE BOOKER TRAIL
Booker has been the most determined predator in wholesaling history. It has also shed an armful of businesses since Stuart Rose promised to focus on the core business. When cash and carry trading was in its infancy, the company acquired household...
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In brief: 20th May 2000
Booker is raising awareness of its Happy Shopper own label by sponsoring international and county cricket umpires this summer. Hibernia Foods the Mr Brain's to Entenmanns group has announced a £30m financial restructuring package to prepay its...
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Wholesale: ProRetail show review
P&H sets target of 1,000 for symbol operations P&H McLane plans to recruit up to 250 retailers to its symbol group operations in the coming year, despite the supply glitches following last year's acquisition of Booker's delivered wholesale...
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E-commerce: Booker launching product auction site
exclusive Belinda Gannaway Booker customers will be able to take part in online auctions for shortlife and special product offers from next month. The Exchange is part of Booker's e-commerce strategy that will see the cash and carry group move...
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Booker's prize for excellence awards
Public wants to see a vibrant independent sector, and this year's winners prove it is not doomed says Stuart Rose Quencher dazzles judges with hi-tech service A convenience store that has successfully combined traditional retailing skills with...
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News analysis: all change at Somerfield The man for the job
He's done great things at Budgens so can John von Spreckelsen work the same magic at Somerfield, asks Tony Brown Somerfield first encountered John von Spreckelsen in its bid to take over Booker back in September 1998. On that occasion, both...
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New chocolate bars get into ring
Booker and Comic Relief are taking on the big chocolate brands with the launch of their own (separate) chocolate countlines. Booker has entered the ring with four new own label impulse bars. Caramel Choc-Full is soft nougat, caramel and milk...