The food and drink wholesaler Booker has unveiled its own cotton shopping bags, items it said will be available in 172 branches across the UK.
According to the company, the bags will be “strong, sturdy and washable” and have a recommended selling price of 99p.
Moreover, Booker said, because these are offered to retailers in packs of ten for £6.90, profit on return of 18% is possible.
Director of retail and Premier development Steve Fox commented that consumers want to use reliable bags that can be used more than once in stores.
“There is an ever growing demand for good quality, re-useable bags from retailers and consumers alike and the feedback over the last three months has been very positive indeed,” he said.
Following a trial, Dennis Williams from Premier Broadway Convenience Store said that the move has been a “great success”.
Earlier in the year, Booker reported that sales had gone up, despite the impact of the public places smoking ban.
