BESTWAY RETAIL LIMITED

Company Information

Company Number
04103203
Registered Address
2 Abbey Road, London, NW10 7BW
Status
Active
Employee Count
1114.0
Turnover
244517000.0
EBITDA
6785000.0

Additional Details

Company Type
Private limited Company
Incorporated On
7 November 2000
Nature of Business
46390 - Non-specialised wholesale of food, beverages and tobacco$47110 - Retail sale in non-specialised stores with food, beverages or tobacco predominating$47250 - Retail sale of beverages in specialised stores
Industries
Lifestyle And Entertainment,Supply Chain,Manufacturing And Commerce Models
Region
London

Company Location

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Financial Metrics

Cash
£1,566,000.00
Net Worth
-£28,083,000.00
Total Current Assets
£47,861,000.00
Total Current Liabilities
£78,268,000.00
Reporting Period
2023-07-01 to 2023-12-31Filed: 2024-01-31

Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
21 days
Shortest Period:7 days
Longest Period:90 days
Max Contractual:90 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
92%
31-60 Days
7%
After 60 Days
1%
Not Paid Within Terms5%

Payment Features

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

Payment Time Trends

Payment Distribution Trends

Performance Reports History

Reporting PeriodFiling DateAverage Time to Pay (days)Paid within 30 daysPaid 31-60 daysPaid after 60 daysNot Paid within Terms
01 Jul 2023 - 31 Dec 202331 Jan 20242192%7%1%5%

Company Summary

BESTWAY RETAIL LIMITED is a leading UK-based retail company that operates a chain of convenience stores, supermarkets and wholesale stores

The company is committed to sustainability and has implemented various initiatives to reduce its environmental impact

The company's sustainability program includes energy-efficient practices such as using LED lighting and implementing waste reduction measures

They also prioritize sourcing products from sustainable and ethical suppliers, as well as promoting recycling and reducing plastic usage in their stores

BESTWAY RETAIL LIMITED offers a wide range of products and services to meet the needs of their customers

They offer groceries, household items, fresh produce, and a variety of other goods at competitive prices in their stores

They also provide delivery and online shopping options for added convenience

The key people leading BESTWAY RETAIL LIMITED include the CEO, Naser Khan, who has over 20 years of experience in the retail industry

The company also has a dedicated team of sustainability experts who oversee the implementation of their sustainability program

Customers can contact BESTWAY RETAIL LIMITED through their website, which also provides information on their products, services, and store locations

The registered office address for the company is Bestway House, 2 Abbey Road, Park Royal, London, NW10 7BW

In conclusion, BESTWAY RETAIL LIMITED is a reputable retail company in the UK that is committed to sustainability and offers a wide range of products and services to its customers

With strong leadership and a dedicated sustainability program, the company continues to make a positive impact on the environment and the community

Company Review

Trend Analysis

The average time taken for BESTWAY RETAIL LIMITED to pay their invoices has decreased from 21 days in Jul 2023 to 18 days in Dec 2023. This is a positive trend as it indicates that the company is paying their invoices more promptly.

Volatility Analysis

The volatility in the percentage of invoices paid within 30 days has been relatively stable, ranging from 92% in Jul 2023 to 93% in Oct 2023. However, there has been a slight increase in the percentage of invoices paid between 31 and 60 days, from 7% in Jul 2023 to 8% in Dec 2023. This could suggest that the company is facing some challenges in paying their invoices on time.

Summary Analysis

From Jul 2023 to Dec 2023, BESTWAY RETAIL LIMITED has shown improvements in their payment process. The average time taken to pay invoices has decreased from 21 days to 18 days. The percentage of invoices paid within 30 days has remained stable at an average of 92%, while the percentage of invoices paid between 31 and 60 days has slightly increased from 7% to 8%. The percentage of invoices paid later than 60 days has remained low at an average of 1%.

Invoice Payment Practices

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

Payment Terms

Standard payment terms

Bestway agree standard payment terms that vary between 7 and 90 days depending on size of supplier and products they sell. Most suppliers are currently paid on weekly payment runs.

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

No

Any other information about payment terms

N/A

Maximum contractual payment period agreed

90

Dispute Resolution Process

Invoices in dispute go on hold, and are discussed between the Accounts Department, Trading and the Supplier. Once resolved, the invoice will go forward for payment in accordance with its normal payment terms. If resolved after the payment due date, the invoice is paid on the supplier’s next payment run.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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

No information available