Specialist chocolate maker Thorntons posted a 16.4% rise in full-year pre-tax profit and said its recovery was on track as it plans to develop new products such as ice cream, sauces and a liqueur.
Pre-tax profit to June 29 rose to £7.1 from £6.1 last year on a 2.4% climb in turnover from £159.9m to £163.8m.
Peter Burdon, chief executive, said like-for-like sales at its own shops grew of 3.6% and that in current trading, underlying sales were 6.8% ahead.
Thorntons also announced that Philip Douty would assume the role of trading director from September 30. Douty joins after eight years with Boots, latterly as md of its Wellbeing services.
Pre-tax profit to June 29 rose to £7.1 from £6.1 last year on a 2.4% climb in turnover from £159.9m to £163.8m.
Peter Burdon, chief executive, said like-for-like sales at its own shops grew of 3.6% and that in current trading, underlying sales were 6.8% ahead.
Thorntons also announced that Philip Douty would assume the role of trading director from September 30. Douty joins after eight years with Boots, latterly as md of its Wellbeing services.
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