Wholesale group Booker has said that it will meet full-year expectations, following a good first quarter, with like-for-like sales at both its Booker and Makro businesses rising 0.4%.
The group is currently awaiting a decision on the competition watchdog on its £40 million deal to buy retail chain Budgens and Londis.
Charles Wilson, chief executive, commented: "Booker Group continues to make good progress. Our plans to focus, drive and broaden Booker Group are on track. We continue to enhance choice, price and service for our retail, catering and small business customers."
