LANDMARK Wholesale, whose members include Scottish wholesalers like JW Gray, Forteith, Sutherland Brothers and United Wholesale Grocers, says is latest financial year got off to a terrific start and that August sales showed the pattern continuing.
During August cigarette sales rose by nearly 12% and licensed sales increased by 5%, contributing to an overall increase in sales out from depots of 8.5% compared to August 2013. The figures contributed to an overall rise of 10.4% from May to August compared to the same trading period last year.
Martin Williams, Landmark Wholesale managing director, said: “I’m absolutely delighted that our strong start to the financial year is continuing each month and that yet again, we’re achieving solid sales growth in every area.”
