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UK: Booker revenues up on catering sales
4 April 2013
UK wholesaler Booker Group has booked an increase in revenue during 2012, led by gains from non-tobacco sales to caterers.
Interview: Costcutter CEO talks up Palmer & Harvey deal
14 March 2013
Costcutter CEO Darcy Willson-Rymer has told just-food the UK c-store group's new venture with wholesaler Palmer & Harvey will benefit independent retailers and suppliers.
UPDATE: UK: Booker Q3 "encouraging" and "strong" - analysts
17 January 2013
The UK's largest cash and carry wholesaler Booker Group put in an "encouraging" and "strong" performance in the third quarter, according to analysts.
UK: Booker Q3 sales climb
17 January 2013
The UK's largest cash and carry wholesaler Booker Group has posted an increase in third-quarter sales, boosted by revenue growth in all its divisions.
The just-food review of 2012: International food retail highs and lows
18 December 2012
Grocers undoubtedly felt the economic pressures in 2012 with discounters enjoying buoyant growth as a result of an increase in value-seeking consumers. Shoppers' focus on value led to rising online sales and further investment in the channel from the world's food retailers. However, the year was not just about expansion. Some of the world's largest grocers have scaled back overseas, with the trend towards internalisation slowing. Michelle Russell takes a look at the highs and lows for international retailers in 2012.
UK: Booker H1 beats expectations
18 October 2012
The UK's largest cash and carry wholesaler Booker Group has posted a 13% rise in first-half profits, beating market expectations and prompting shares in the group to jump in morning trade today (18 October).
UK: Booker admits Makro "challenges"
20 September 2012
Booker has said Makro's performance in the second quarter was "challenging" as the firm booked an increase in group sales.
Comment: Booker sees strength in food
18 July 2012
UK wholesaler Booker Group unveiled a resilient first-quarter sales performance. While lower tobacco sales weighed on the firm's revenues, non-tobacco, which primarily includes food and drink products, saw strong growth despite fears the poor weather and tough comparisons would dampen the result.
UK: 2 Sisters announces management changes
15 November 2011
UK-based 2 Sisters Food Group today (15 November) announced two senior appointments.
UK: Booker H1 sales up 8.5%
15 September 2011
UK wholesaler Booker Group saw its sales grow for its second quarter, amid a "challenging" trading environment.
UK: Booker CEO Wilson replaces Sainsbury's King as IGD head
16 December 2010
Booker Group chief executive Charles Wilson has been appointed president of international food and grocery analysts IGD.
INSIGHT: Booker strategic focus delivers gains
13 October 2009
Booker Group's strategic focus on improving “choice, price, service” and broadening its business has allowed it to post first-half sales and profits gains ahead of the overall market, a retail analyst observed.
