8th Jan 2013 07:00
For Immediate Release | 8 January 2013 |
Christmas Trading Statement
Majestic Wine PLC
Total UK store sales, for the seven weeks of Christmas trading from 13 November to 31 December 2012, were up 5.1%. Over the same period like for like UK store sales growth was 1.1%. This result brings the like for like UK store sales growth to 0.8% for the first 39 weeks of the financial year.
Steve Lewis, Chief Executive, said:
"While we saw encouraging sales growth over the period, the Christmas trading season was challenging with many consumers leaving their shopping until the very last moment. I would like to thank all those customers who chose to purchase the wine for their Christmas celebrations from Majestic."
For further information, please contact:
Majestic Wine PLC Steve Lewis Nigel Alldritt (Analysts)
| Tel: 01923 298200 |
Buchanan Tim Thompson Gabriella Clinkard Clare Akhurst | Tel: 020 7466 5000 |
Investec Patrick Robb Carlton Nelson David Andersen | Tel: 020 7597 5970 |
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