Marshalls' revenue for the eleven months ended 30 November 2015 was up 8 per cent at £365 million (2014: £338 million) despite strong comparatives versus the second half of 2014. The Group continues to experience robust order intake alongside encoura
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Marshalls' revenue from continuing operations for the six months ended 30 June 2014 was up 15 per cent at £180 million (2013: £157 million).
The highlights:
- Sales to the public sector and commercial market, which represent approximately 62 per cent
Marshalls announced revenue from continuing operations for the four months ended 30 April 2014 was up 22% at £113 million (2013: £93 million). This compares with a 9% reduction for the same four month period last year. Compared with 2012, the continu
Trading Performance
Marshalls' revenue from continuing operations for the six months ended 30 June 2013 was £157 million (2012: £163 million), a decrease of 4 per cent.
Working conditions in the first quarter, which included the coldest March since 1
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