date:Sep 10, 2013
Associated British Foods forecast good progress in full year earnings per share after a strong finish to the year from its Primark discount fashion chain.
The retail and food group also said on Monday that adjusted operating profit for the second half of its year to Sept. 14 would be ahead of expectations thanks to Primark's performance.
Recent data and surveys have shown a gradually improving outlook for UK consumer spending, which generates about two-thirds of gross domestic product.
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