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Supermarket Tesco has reached a deal to merge with wholesaler Booker, with both firms stating an ambition to create the UK's leading food company. The groups will combine in a share and cash deal worth £3.7bn, after discussing a combination for almost...

Conor Hayes, sales director, Londis Fact file Name of Group: Londis Head office: BWG Foods, Greenhills Road, Tallaght, Dublin 24 Type of distribution network: National distribution centre servicing fresh, ambient and alcohol to stores nationwide...

Independent retailers need to drastically change their product ranges to meet shopper demands for healthier food and prepare for future legislation on snacks and confectionery, according to a wholesale expert. David Gilroy believes legislation such...

The latest UK grocery share figures from Kantar Worldpanel, for the 12 weeks ending 11 September 2016, show that despite continued deflation of 1.1%, supermarket sales increased by 0.3% with particular growth in alcohol as shoppers celebrated Britain...

REUTERS/Neil Hall Tesco CEO Dave Lewis. LONDON — Supermarket Tesco on Friday announced a deal to merge with Booker, the UK’s largest wholesale food retailer. Tesco is offering Booker shareholders 205.3p per share, representing a 12% premium on Thursday...