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E.H.BOOTH & CO.,LIMITED

PaymentCheck Score 2025
53Fair
↓ 0.0vs last year
#4308 in UK
#147 in Commerce Models
#324 in North West

Company Information

Company Number
00049933
Registered Address
Booths Central Office, Longridge Road Ribbleton, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 5BX
Status
Active
Employee Count
3,208
Turnover
£322,973,000
EBITDA
£10,015,000

Additional Details

Website
https://www.booths.co.uk/
Company Type
Private limited Company
Incorporated On
31 October 1896
Nature of Business
47110 - Retail sale in non-specialised stores with food, beverages or tobacco predominating
Industries
Commerce Models
Region
North West
Payment dataScore historyFinancialsLocation

Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
30 days
Shortest Period:10 days
Longest Period:60 days
Max Contractual:60 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
49%
31-60 Days
50%
After 60 Days
1%
Not Paid Within Terms31%

Payment Features

Participates in Codes✗ No
E-Invoicing✗ No
Supply Chain Finance✗ No

Performance Reports History

Reporting Period Filed: 2026-04-09
Reporting PeriodFiling DateAverage Time to Pay (days)Paid within 30 daysPaid 31-60 daysPaid after 60 daysNot Paid within Terms
30 Sept 2025 - 28 Mar 202609 Apr 20263049%50%1%31%
30 Mar 2025 - 29 Sept 202522 Oct 20254027%68%5%35%
30 Sept 2024 - 29 Mar 202515 Apr 20254228%69%3%30%
31 Mar 2024 - 29 Sept 202411 Oct 20244327%69%4%32%
02 Oct 2023 - 30 Mar 202429 Apr 20244227%68%5%33%
02 Apr 2023 - 01 Oct 202320 Oct 20234528%64%8%37%
09 Oct 2022 - 01 Apr 202325 Apr 20234628%60%12%43%
03 Apr 2022 - 02 Oct 202220 Oct 20224229%65%5%38%
28 Sept 2021 - 02 Apr 202228 Apr 20224726%66%8%42%
28 Mar 2021 - 27 Sept 202119 Oct 20214927%67%6%45%
29 Sept 2020 - 27 Mar 202107 Apr 20214426%66%7%44%
29 Mar 2020 - 28 Sept 202012 Oct 20204531%64%5%47%
30 Sept 2019 - 28 Mar 202015 Apr 20204232%63%5%52%
31 Mar 2019 - 29 Sept 201917 Oct 20193933%62%5%58%
01 Oct 2018 - 30 Mar 201925 Apr 20194432%59%9%70%
01 Apr 2018 - 30 Sept 201830 Oct 20184228%63%9%69%

Invoice Payment Practices

This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.

Payment Terms

Standard payment terms

Booths standard payment terms are 45 days from the date of invoice with credits due to EH Booths and Co Ltd offset against the next available payment. Terms may vary in accordance with the individual agreements made to suppliers.

Were there any changes to the standard payment terms in the reporting period?

No information available

Any other information about payment terms

EH Booth & Co Ltd operates a weekly payment run which captures all invoices that are due when payment is processed. A number of suppliers however are on net payment days which means that a number of invoices could fall due post this payment date run and before the next one. These are captured on the next available payment run, which is verbally agreed with suppliers and are deemed not to be late, which if taken into account would reduce the invoices due but not paid within agreed terms from 31% (up 1% year on year) to 16% (up 1% year on year). In March 2025 E H Booths & Co Ltd implemented a new IT system throughout the business which initially had a negative impact on the figures above, however, accurate invoices are now flowing through the system correctly.

Maximum contractual payment period agreed

60

Dispute Resolution Process

EH Booth & Co Ltd is committed to working with its suppliers in a fair and timely manner to resolve all disputes quickly. To simplify processing all invoices are received into the company either through an e-invoicing portal or via a dedicated email linked into our system. The system then automatically validates purchase order invoices or assigns an invoice approver for certain non-stock items. If a dispute has arisen either by price or volume discrepancy, EH Booth & Co Ltd will always resolve the matter with reference to the original invoice and not ask suppliers to credit and re-invoice once the matter has been cleared. This does result in a technical late payment but is in agreement with the supplier as once resolved the cleared invoice will be processed on the next available payment run. All claims are handled by our Transaction Services team to resolve any outstanding issue. All invoices are paid in full and debit notes raised as and when the dispute is resolved

Other Payment Information

Has this business signed up to a code of conduct or standards on payment practices?

For example, signatories to The Prompt Payment Code must commit to paying 95% of their invoices within 60 days.

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Does this business offer e-invoicing in relation to qualifying contracts?

This is where suppliers can electronically submit and track invoices. It's not just allowing suppliers to email them an invoice.

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Does this business offer supply chain finance?

This is where a supplier who has submitted an invoice can be paid by a third-party finance provider earlier than the agreed payment date. The business would then pay the finance provider the invoiced sum.

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Under its payment practices and policies, can this business deduct sums from payments under qualifying contracts as a charge for remaining on a supplier list?

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During the reporting period, did the business deduct sums from payments as a charge for remaining on a supplier list?

No information available

Company Summary

E.H.Booth & Co.,Limited is a British supermarket chain that was founded in 1847 by Edwin Henry Booth. It has its registered office address in Lancashire, UK and operates over 30 stores in the North West of England.

The company is committed to sustainability and has implemented various initiatives to reduce its environmental impact. This includes using renewable energy sources, reducing waste and promoting sustainable sourcing of products. They also have a dedicated team to monitor and improve their sustainability practices.

E.H.Booth & Co.,Limited offers a wide range of products including fresh produce, groceries, household items, and ready-to-eat meals. They are known for their high-quality and locally sourced products, which are often sourced from independent and small-scale suppliers.

The key people at E.H.Booth & Co.,Limited include the current Chairman, Edwin Booth, who is the fifth generation of the Booth family to lead the company. The CEO, Chris Dee, is also highly involved in the day-to-day operations of the company.

Customers can contact E.H.Booth & Co.,Limited through their website, where they can also find information about their products and services. The company's website also features their sustainability efforts and provides updates on their latest initiatives.

In summary, E.H.Booth & Co.,Limited is a well-established British supermarket chain that places a strong emphasis on sustainability and offers a wide range of high-quality products. With a dedicated team and strong leadership, the company continues to grow and serve its customers in the North West of England.

Financial Metrics

Cash
£7,254,000
Net Worth
£19,504,000
Total Current Assets
£30,946,000
Total Current Liabilities
£37,420,000

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Made by Alastair Campbell