Fortnum & Mason mentioned a return to in-store procuring helped push them again into the black and ship “report” Christmas gross sales.
Earnings on the royal household’s favourite grocer rose to £6.1m within the 52 weeks to July 10, in contrast with a lack of £2.7m the earlier 12 months, following a “vital restoration in home clients at bodily shops”. Turnover rose 42% to £187m over the identical interval, with on-line accounting for 39% of complete gross sales, up 160% on pre-pandemic ranges.
Pickled Brussels sprouts, mince pies and baskets helped the luxurious retailer obtain report Christmas leads to the 5 weeks to December 25, with gross sales throughout all channels up 8% on final 12 months and extra.