Booker Group, the food wholesaler, saw non-tobacco sales grow 5.9% - 6.2% on a like-for-like basis, in the 16 weeks to 29 December.
Group tobacco sales declined by 2.6% with tobacco like-for-likes down 2.1%, meaning total sales were up 3.4% and like-for-likes grew 3.8%.
The company stated: “Charles Wilson, chief executive, said: “Booker Group had another good quarter with like-for-like non tobacco sales up 6.2%. We continue to Focus, Drive and Broaden our business to improve choice, prices and service for our customers. The proposed merger with Tesco is progressing as planned. We are very grateful for the support we have received from customers, suppliers, shareholders and colleagues during this process.”
