Cineworld has reported retail sales in the UK and Ireland up 11.4% for the 12 months to 31 December.
The group reported total UK and Ireland revenue up 11.6% for the period.
It said three strong film performances, “Spectre”, “Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2” and “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” had driven sales.
The group now operates over 2,000 screens, achieving a record number of 18 site openings during 2015 - 10 in the UK and 8 in CEE & Israel. It has also continued to increase the number of Starbucks outlets in its UK cinemas, taking the total number to 17 at 31 December 2015. During 2016 there are 13 new sites scheduled to open - 6 in the UK and 7 in CEE & Israel, and several major refurbishments.
On the outlook, the company said: “There is an attractive film slate for 2016 which includes “Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them”, “The BFG”, “Star Wars: Rogue One”, “Finding Dory” and “Captain America: Civil War”. With a strong balance sheet and our plans for continued expansion, we look forward to delivering further value to shareholders in the forthcoming year.”
