Momentum continues at Walker Greenbank

6th Aug 2013 08:35

Luxury interior furnishings group Walker Greenbank said trading momentum during the half year ended July 31st has continued and it remains confident about its full year outcome.The Aim-listed firm, which designs and manufactures fabrics, wallpapers and furnishings and whose brands include Sanderson and Morris & Co, said brand sales, manufacturing and licence income all saw a positive performance and that margins have been strong. "This momentum has continued and the board remains confident of the outlook for the full year," it said in a company update.Walker Greenbank expects to report half-year results early October.Shares of the group rose 1.8% to 138.00p at 09:30 in London.