17th Jan 2008 07:00
Booker Group PLC17 January 2008 17 January 2008 Booker Group plc Trading Update Total sales in the 16 weeks to 4 January 2008, including Blueheath, were up 1.3%on the same period last year. Like-for-like non-tobacco sales were up 2.4% andlike-for-like tobacco sales declined by 7.9% due to the ban on smoking in publicplaces. Sales, stock, profits and net debt remain in line with managementexpectations. Charles Wilson, Chief Executive said, "This is a solid performance in a challenging market and Booker continues tomake good progress." For further information contact: Tulchan Communications (PR Adviser to Booker Group plc)020 7353 4200Susanna VoyleCelia Gordon Shute Investec Bank UK (Nominated Adviser to Booker Group plc)020 7597 5970Keith Anderson This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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