Premier donates 5,000 meals to FareShare and offers massive community prize giveaway
BOOKER symbol group, Premier, has hit a landmark 5,000 stores across the whole of the UK, celebrating over 30 years of growth for the fascia.
To help mark this milestone, Booker has launched a nationwide celebration with a strong focus on giving back to their local communities. At the heart of this is a £8,000 community giveaway where eight Premier retailers, each from a different region, will receive £1,000 to donate to a local cause chosen by their customers.
In addition to the community giveaway, Booker has also donated the equivalent of 5,000 family meals to food redistribution charity FareShare and other local food banks and is offering one Premier retailer the chance to win a Premier-branded delivery van.
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.”
The 5,000th Premier store to open in the UK is located on Northampton Road in Wellingborough and represents Premier’s flagship format, offering a modern retail experience with features such as food-to-go, energy-efficient chillers, customer loyalty rewards and tailored meal deals.
Premier retailers can also look forward to some exclusive offers, promotions and other exciting giveaways in the months ahead, with more celebrations planned for early 2026.
Martyn Parkinson, sales director for Premier, said: “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.”
