Booker Group controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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Colonial sugar and labor legacy
Booker's historical dominance in British Guiana's sugar industry has been associated with colonial exploitation, indentured labor, and compensation claims connected with slave ownership by members of the Booker family.
Criticism from independent retailers
Critics have accused Booker and its Tesco parent of using pricing and supply practices that could contribute to the closure of local shops or disadvantage independent retailers, including claims concerning higher wholesale prices and reduced availability of some products.