Ditch supermarkets, Booker boss urges food suppliers

19-Feb-2014 - Last updated on 25-Feb-2014 at 12:35 GMT

Are British supermarkets approaching their sell-by date? Charles Wilson of Booker thinks he knows the answer

Food suppliers should ditch “no-growth supermarkets” in favour of high-growth areas of the food market, such as online and food discount channels, advises Charles Wilson, ceo of Booker, Britain’s largest cash and carry wholesaler.

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Is Charles Wilson right? Are British supermarkets approaching their sell-by date?

No chance. Supermarkets tick too many boxes for modern consumers.
13%
Yes he has got a point. The supermarket hare is evolving into a tortoise.
25%
Up to a point. But the best supermarkets will adapt to consumers' changing preferences.
58%
Don't know.
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