The smoking ban in public places introduced last summer has hit cash & carry giant Booker.
The wholesaler reported a 7.9% fall in like-for-like tobacco sales for the 16 weeks to 4 January, while like-for-like non-tobacco sales rose 2.4%.
Total sales, including Blueheath, were up 1.3% on the same period last year.
“This is a solid performance in a challenging market and Booker continues to make good progress,” said CEO Charles Wilson. Sales, stock, profits and net debt all remained in line with management expectations, he added.
The wholesaler reported a 7.9% fall in like-for-like tobacco sales for the 16 weeks to 4 January, while like-for-like non-tobacco sales rose 2.4%.
Total sales, including Blueheath, were up 1.3% on the same period last year.
“This is a solid performance in a challenging market and Booker continues to make good progress,” said CEO Charles Wilson. Sales, stock, profits and net debt all remained in line with management expectations, he added.
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