International Greetings revenue rises 13%
29th Jul 2009 09:00
Greetings card group International Greetings said full year revenue from continuing operations increased by 13.1% and it eyes a return to profitability in 2009/10. The group, which makes gift wrap, crackers, cards, stationery and accessories, said however its expect market conditions to remain chal
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International Greetings rallied after the greetings card group said it has achieved significant progress in the second half of the year, with full year sales up by over 10% against the prior year at £217m. The group said it currently anticipates that the full year outcome, before restructuring cos
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