Booker Group PLC Interim Management Statement (1983C)
January 15 2015 - 2:00AM
UK Regulatory
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RNS Number : 1983C
Booker Group PLC
15 January 2015
For Immediate Release 15 January 2015
Booker Group plc ('Booker')
Quarter Three Trading Update
Booker Group, the UK's leading food wholesaler, is pleased to
announce its trading performance for the 16 weeks to 2 January
2015. Total sales in the 16 weeks, including Makro, rose by 1.4% on
the same period last year. Booker like-for-like sales (excluding
Makro) were 2.5% higher with non tobacco like-for-likes up
2.6%.
16 weeks to
2 January 2015
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Total Tobacco Non Tobacco
%
% %
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Booker Group Total (inc Makro) 1.4 2.2 1.0
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Booker Like-for-like 2.5 2.4 2.6
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Booker Wholesale, our cash and carry division, had a good
quarter. Customer numbers were up and sales were on track. Overall,
Booker Direct, Chef Direct and Ritter performed in line with
expectations.
The Makro turnaround is on track. Non tobacco sales were down
6.5% in the 16 weeks as we continued to exit non profitable, non
professional categories. We have now converted 9 Makro outlets to
the new, improved format.
Sales in India continued to make progress from our six
branches.
The outlook for profits and net cash for the year remains in
line with expectations.
Charles Wilson, Booker Chief Executive, said:
"This was a good quarter, with Booker Group continuing to make
progress in a challenging market. Our non tobacco like-for-likes
were up 2.6%. Our plans to Focus, Drive and Broaden remain on
track. We continue to improve the choice, prices and service to
catering, retailing and small business customers in the UK."
Note: Sales are stated net of value added tax
ENDS
For further information contact:
Tulchan Communications (PR Adviser to Booker Group plc)
020 7353 4200
Susanna Voyle / Will Smith
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