Company Earnings UpdateAssociated British Foods (LSE: ABF) 1H19 Update: German Weakness Drags Down Eurozone Growth and Prompts Marketing Investment Coresight Research February 26, 2019 Executive Summary Associated British Foods (ABF) issued a pre-close trading update for 1H19, which ends March 2, 2019. This report focuses on Primark, ABF’s retail division. First-half comparable sales at Primark are expected to be down 2% and total sales are expected to be up 4% both as reported and at constant currency; both figures are broadly in line with consensus. UK comparable sales are expected to be flat year over year. Eurozone comps are expected to be down 3%, with Germany continuing to prove weak. Please Login to read the full report. Not a member? To access this content for free, register for a free account. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in: Analyst Corner: Retail Giants Drive the Second Wave of Quick Commerce in India, with Madhav PitaliyaShoptalk Spring 2025: Day One—Creating Value Is Critical to Success; Tech-Powered Personalization Permeates Panel DiscussionsWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 48: American Signature, Bed Bath & Beyond and Saks To Close StoresThree Data Points We’re Watching: Will Stock Market Volatility Impact US Consumer Spending?
