date:Jan 21, 2014
of the quarter. Like-for-like sales increased by 3.5%.
Our performance over this important period demonstrates continued good progress in the transformation of our business, said Jonathan Hart, Thorntons' chief executive. We are pleased that both our operating divisions delivered positive results with strong sales in our FMCG division and encouraging like-for-like growth in our Retail division. Customer response to our new seasonal lines, in particular our Advent calendars and our Snowman lice