Fortnum & Mason stated greater than 6m buyers got here via its doorways or shopped on-line over the 5 weeks to December
Festive gross sales soared at Fortnum & Mason as a brand new search for its flagship retailer in London boosted buyer numbers.
The luxurious meals retailer stated greater than 6m buyers got here via its doorways or shopped on-line over the 5 weeks to December 24 – 30 per centhigher than the identical interval final yr.
The refurbishment of its Piccadilly retailer created a meals and drinks studio, internet hosting cooking lessons and wine tastings.
A blinding Christmas adopted a powerful yr, with gross sales up 12 per cent to £208.6million over yr to July 9.
But boss Tom Athron warned: ‘While we continue to make good progress in growing sales, we are not immune from wider economic headwinds.’