E.H.BOOTH & CO.,LIMITED
Company Information
- Company Number
- 00049933
- Registered Address
- Booths Central Office, Longridge Road Ribbleton, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 5BX
- Status
- Active
- Employee Count
- 3,222
- Turnover
- £287,315,000
- EBITDA
- £7,094,000
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
- Supply Chain,Manufacturing And Commerce Models
- Region
- North West
Time to Pay
Payment Timeline
Payment Features
Payment Score History
Performance Reports History
| Reporting Period | Filing Date | Average Time to Pay (days) | Paid within 30 days | Paid 31-60 days | Paid after 60 days | Not Paid within Terms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Mar 2025 - 29 Sept 2025 | 22 Oct 2025 | 40 | 27% | 68% | 5% | 35% |
| 30 Sept 2024 - 29 Mar 2025 | 15 Apr 2025 | 42 | 28% | 69% | 3% | 30% |
| 02 Oct 2023 - 30 Mar 2024 | 29 Apr 2024 | 42 | 27% | 68% | 5% | 33% |
| 02 Apr 2023 - 01 Oct 2023 | 20 Oct 2023 | 45 | 28% | 64% | 8% | 37% |
| 03 Apr 2022 - 02 Oct 2022 | 20 Oct 2022 | 42 | 29% | 65% | 5% | 38% |
| 28 Mar 2021 - 27 Sept 2021 | 19 Oct 2021 | 49 | 27% | 67% | 6% | 45% |
| 29 Sept 2020 - 27 Mar 2021 | 07 Apr 2021 | 44 | 26% | 66% | 7% | 44% |
| 29 Mar 2020 - 28 Sept 2020 | 12 Oct 2020 | 45 | 31% | 64% | 5% | 47% |
| 31 Mar 2019 - 29 Sept 2019 | 17 Oct 2019 | 39 | 33% | 62% | 5% | 58% |
| 01 Apr 2018 - 30 Sept 2018 | 30 Oct 2018 | 42 | 28% | 63% | 9% | 69% |
Payment Time Trends
Payment Distribution Trends
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 Booth & Co Ltd offset against the next available payment. Terms may vary in accordance with individual agreements made with 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 30% (down 3% year on year) to 15% (down 2% year on year)
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. 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.
