Sales at convenience retailer Centra reached €1.7 billion last year, representing average turnover of €3.6 million per store. That compares with 3 per cent growth achieved in 2018. Elsewhere, the company’s coffee brand Frank and Honest posted 19 per cent growth in the year and now has two standalone coffee outlets. In line with changing consumer trends, Centra has moved to enhance its healthy food-to-go offering, which it says has delivered sales growth across its estate. Mr Kelleher anticipates similar sales growth in 2020, and said sales “could reach €1.8 billion”.

Source: The Irish Times February 03, 2020 04:52 UTC