Marshalls revenue hit by weather
18 May 2012 | by Jez Abbott
Heavy April rainfall hampers work conditions and leaves year's sales lagging by three per cent.
STIHL has reported 10.8 per cent growth in 2011 with a record turnover of EUR2.6bn.
Heavy April rainfall hampers work conditions and leaves year's sales lagging by three per cent.
Agronomy consultancy Agrovista UK has opened a new depot in Parkwood near Maidstone in Kent, increasing its storage and warehousing capacity threefold and creating three jobs.
Wickes parent company Travis Perkins saw group revenue rise 4.4 per cent in the four months to 30 April, boosted by the acquisition in January of Toolstation, a smaller UK rival.
Blue Diamond's results show turnover up to £52.28m for the year to 31 December 2011 from £48.34m in 2010. Operating profit was £4.14m, up from £3.17m.
The Range and B&M owners lead discount store charge in Sunday Times listing of high earners.
Berry Gardens revealed an 11 per cent rise in turnover to £214m at its AGM last week.
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Homebase owner Home Retail Group has seen profits fall 66% per cent in the year to 25 February.
Tesco's UK profits slipped one per cent for the year to the end of February, contrasting with an 18 per cent rise in profits from its international business.



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