Archive of all Booker articles – Page 5
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NewsBooker capping website access as a result of technical problems
Retailers have been kept in a virtual queue rather than having immediate access to the platform
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NewsBooker sales surge despite Covid catering impact
The wholesale giant enjoyed a 18.5% jump in retail sales as more shoppers turned to convenience stores during the crisis
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NewsBooker scraps bulk of Premier promotions in favour of EDLP strategy
The wholesale giant told The Grocer the move was a reaction to customer feedback
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NewsBooker to close its retail division head office in June
The wholesale giant will not be renewing the lease which is up in September this year
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NewsTesco to close Booker Chef Central store in Cambridge
The store is being repurposed to ramp up Tesco’s online delivery capacity
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Analysis & FeaturesHow the fascias have taken recruitment online
Coronavirus put an end to trade shows, store visits and face-to-face meetings that symbols usually use to recruit new members. But many have still managed to win new business. Here’s how
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NewsBooker makes website more mobile-friendly with relaunch
Last week Booker reported a 49% nosedive in catering sales over Christmas
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NewsBooker suffers ‘significant impact’ from pandemic
The Tesco-owned wholesaler issued caution in its latest results
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NewsInside Booker’s first Jack’s store in Blantyre
The Grocer takes a look inside the first-of-its-kind symbol store
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NewsTesco ‘affecting competition’ as it secures exclusive NPD deals for Booker, say wholesalers
One senior wholesale source described the move as “anti-competitive”
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Analysis & FeaturesAs Charles Wilson steps down, what now for Booker?
Wilson has embodied Booker for many of its members, some of whom fear new boss, Tesco’s Andrew Yaxley, will have different priorities
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NewsBristol forecourt retailer Tout’s to switch supply from Booker to Nisa
Tout’s currently runs two stores under the Budgens fascia
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NewsBooker to merge Chef Direct foodservice business with Best Food Logistics
The wholesaler has reviewed its foodservice operations in the wake of the Covid-19 crisis
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NewsCharles Wilson retires as Andrew Yaxley becomes Booker chief
Tesco CEO Dave Lewis said Wilson’s reputation in the food business was “unparalleled”
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NewsCoronavirus: Booker restricts items and bans children from depots
Booker has introduced maximum limits on items such as bread, milk, anti-bacterial products and dried pasta
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NewsTesco to take more direct role in Booker buying process
The shake-up has been triggered by the retirement of Booker commercial director Andrew Thompson
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Analysis & FeaturesFascia special: what are the consequences of consolidation?
The past few years has seen unprecedented upheaval in the UK convenience sector. So what does the landscape look like now?
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NewsBooker Best Food buy bolsters sales by £1bn
The Bidfood logistics business was acquired for a nominal sum
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NewsTesco acquires Best Food Logistics for ‘nominal sum’
Best Food Logistics last year announced a major long-term supply deal with Pizza Hut
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NewsBooker claims first with fully recyclable takeaway cup
The cup is recyclable, compostable and biodegradable