Booker posts 3.5% increase

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THE Booker cash & carry group had a good second quarter, posting a 3.5% increase in like-for-like sales. Non-tobacco sales were up by 6.9%, although tobacco fell 2%.
Chief executive Charles Wilson said: “We continue to focus, drive and broaden our enlarged business. We are continuing to improve the choice, prices and service to retailing in the UK.”