date:Jul 30, 2014
ilst maintaining the margin. Nichols sales into the still category grew by 3% compared to the prior year.
International sales revenue was 12.8 million at the half year, 12% behind the prior year which is in line with management expectations. Nichols expects international sales in the second half of 2014 to show improved performance.
During the period, stronger Sterling rates against both the US Dollar and the Euro have negatively impacted our international sales, accounting for 3ppts of the 12