Archive of all Premier articles
Premier is a symbol group with over 4,400 stores, owned by independent retailers and backed by Booker Group. The Grocer covers Premier with news, analysis, insight and opinion, including its growth strategy, market positioning, and role in the convenience sector.
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NewsBooker symbol retailers enjoy 30% surge in Jack’s own label sales
The wholesale giant said the growth had been driven by a multifaceted approach, combining ‘sharper promotions, stronger in-store presence, and continual value benchmarking’
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NewsHome delivery player Flash to start trial with Uber Direct
The home delivery platform will pilot the white-label delivery service with a Premier store in Leeds, starting next month
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NewsGirish’s Premier Glasgow store crowned Convenience Retailer of the Year
Glasgow-based Girish’s Premier picked up the top award in the industry by winning Convenience Retailer of the Year at The Convenience Awards 2025
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Analysis & FeaturesFranchise & fascia report 2025: convenience by numbers
A break down of the store numbers, type as well as membership costs and minimum contract terms
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NewsBooker boosts symbol estate by 9% to almost 8,000 stores
All of its fascias expanded in store numbers, with Premier adding 411 stores to reach 4,760, spanning both standalone and forecourt stores
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NewsBudget tax raid ‘not significant for us’, says Premier Foods CEO
Premier has estimated the cost of the changes and says ‘it’s not a huge number’
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Analysis & FeaturesThe Top 150 UK Food & Drink Supplier Rankings & Report 2024
Almost half the UK’s 150 biggest food and drink manufacturers increased sales by 10% or more in 2023 – but margins are still being squeezed. What next for the ‘recovery phase’?
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NewsMajor IT outage renders shops across UK cash only
Morrisons, Gail’s and Jempson’s are among stores affected by an IT outage that has downed card readers and other business operations
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Events & AwardsGrocer Gold Awards 2024: Booker Premier takes Symbol/Franchise Retailer of the Year
Having celebrated its 30th anniversary, Premier added over 400 new stores to its stable last year
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NewsKellanova recalls Chocolate Corn Flakes due to choking hazard
Kellanova has received complaints from consumers who have found that the product contains hard lumps of cereal
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NewsHome delivery player Flash targeting 100 stores by year end
Owned by independent retailer Leon Whittaker, who runs Premier MJs in Royton with his father Justin, Flash has 38 retailers signed up so far, after launching last spring
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NewsMost companies prioritising animal welfare policy but falling short in practice
The report found that 95% of global food giants had policy commitments prioritising animal welfare, an increase from 79% in 2012
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NewsAge verification company Innovative Technology launches in Scotland with Premier store
It works by alerting cashiers with red or green lights displayed on the screen to distinguish whether they need to request ID
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Analysis & FeaturesSymbols, franchises, fascias and convenience in numbers
A break down of the store numbers, type as well as membership costs and minimum contract terms
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NewsBooker brings back Scratch2Win promotion in Premier
Retailers will be able to use spring promotions such as Scratch2Win to build momentum ahead of the key summer sales period
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NewsDelivery robot driver gets extra training after ‘trying to run over’ pedestrian
The robot had been delivering Co-op groceries to a customer in Northampton when it drove across the lawn of their neighbour and ran over a cat repellent device
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NewsPremier launches ‘Pop Cave’ concept for soft drinks
Kept cool with automatic doors, the soft drink caves are up to 30% cheaper to chill than normal refrigeration, helping retailers to save on energy costs
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NewsPremier stores boost social media presence with SocioConnect tool
Booker-produced content can also be copied over to their social media pages via the app “in a matter of minutes”
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NewsLondis symbol to get relaunch as Booker looks to emulate Premier success
The wholesaler is currently in discussions with around 10 retailers who could trial the latest thinking for the symbol, The Grocer understands
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Analysis & FeaturesOur top social media picks from the Grocer Gold Awards 2023
Did your Grocer Gold Awards 2023 social post grab the limelight?