Booker bullish as beats slump
BOOKER Group, Britain’s biggest cash and carry wholesaler, said it remains on course to meet its expectations for the year despite a challenging economy as it posted a 27 per cent rise in full-year profit.
The company, which has over 170 branches that supply convenience stores, restaurants, pubs, schools and prisons, said pre-tax profits increased to £90.8m in the 53 weeks to 30 March on sales up nine per cent to £3.93bn.