Booker marks 5000th Premier store with meal donations and giveaway

Booker is marking the opening of its 5,000th Premier store with an £8,000 community giveaway and a donation of 5,000 family meals to FareShare and local food banks.

The wholesaler is also giving Premier retailers the chance to win one Premier-branded delivery van.

The 5,000th Premier store is located on Northampton Road in Wellingborough. Owned by Srijeekasikaran Kandiah, it is reported to offer a modern retail experience, with features such as food to go, energy-efficient chillers, customer loyalty rewards, and tailored meal deals.

For the £8,000 community giveaway, eight Premier retailers, each from a different region, will receive £1,000 to donate to a local cause chosen by their customers.

There will also be exclusive offers, promotions and giveaways for Premier retailers and customers in the months ahead, with more celebrations planned in early 2026.

Colm Johnson, retail managing director at Booker, said: “Reaching 5,000 Premier stores is a phenomenal achievement and a real reflection of the dedication, energy and entrepreneurial spirit of our retailers. This celebration is about saying thank you to our customers, colleagues and communities, and recognising the role they’ve played in getting us here.”

Martyn Parkinson, sales director for Premier, added: “This milestone is about more than just a number – it represents the strong relationships and shared successes that have brought us here. Premier has always been focused on supporting independent retailers, providing them with the tools and backing they need to succeed in a competitive market. Reaching this point is a testament to the dedication of our retailers, the strength of our partnerships, and our ongoing commitment to innovation and growth.”