Kingsland Drinks and Boland Cellar enter on-trade deal with Booker
Kingsland Drinks has brokered a new deal between South African wine producer Boland Cellar and Booker to supply three of its wines into Booker’s 67 catering wholesale branches. The wines, […]
CCEP signs up to TWC’s SmartView Convenience
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) has signed up to TWC Group’s SmartView Convenience, and Booker has renewed its subscription for a second year. SmartView Convenience is TWC Group’s market read of […]
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 […]
Booker continues development of own-brand catering portfolio
Booker is continuing the development of its own-brand catering portfolio with the relaunch of its sauces and dressings. This follows the introduction of new branding and three price tiers: Chef’s […]
Co-op Wholesale appoints ex-Booker Martin Swadling as customer director
Co-op Wholesale has appointed Martin Swadling, formerly customer director of Booker, as its own customer director. The high-profile appointment signals Co-op Wholesale’s intent to deliver a market-leading proposition, operational excellence […]
Booker relaunches website and app to give a smarter digital experience
Booker has relaunched its website and app with the aim of delivering a faster, smarter digital experience for its customers, suppliers and employees. The platforms are supported by new corporate […]
Booker links with Just Eat couriers for Scoot-ordered grocery deliveries
Booker has announced the national rollout of a last-mile delivery partnership between Scoot and Just Eat. The service will give Booker’s symbol retailers – Premier, Budgens, Londis and Family Shopper […]
Booker promotes Stuart Hyslop to chief operations officer
Booker has promoted Stuart Hyslop to chief operations officer. His appointment follows the departure of predecessor Jonny McQuarrie in June. Former managing director – Catering & Small Businesses, Hyslop (pictured) […]
Booker relaunches own-brand catering portfolio with three pricing tiers
Booker is relaunching its own-brand catering portfolio with new branding and price tiers, and the first category to go live is frozen chips and fries, with 10 new products. The […]
Booker relocates to NEC Birmingham for its biggest catering trade show yet
Booker will host its annual catering trade show at the NEC Birmingham for the first time this year, moving to the larger site due to increased demand. Now in its […]
Booker locks 600 prices and highlights food trends in Summer Catering Guide
More than 600 prices have been locked (until 7 October 2025) on items in Booker’s 2025 Summer Catering Guide, which also highlights food trends, seasonal menu ideas and exclusive lines. According […]
On-trade wholesaler Venus opens fifth depot to boost regional presence
Venus Wine and Spirits Merchants, which was acquired by Booker in June 2024, has opened its fifth distribution centre today (14 July). The 13,500 sq ft site in Kingswinford, West […]
