Young’s: Toughest times in 189 years

Young’s CEO Patrick Dardis has described the last six months as the toughest period in its 189 years. In its half year H1 report for the 26 weeks to September 2020, it said sales were £55.1m, compared to £168.2m the year before, with the business recording an adjusted operating loss before tax of £19.2m. However it said was encouraged by the fact that sales since reopening on 20 July were 84% of last year. “Our business recently celebrated 189 years and the last six months has been one of the toughest periods in that incredible journey,” said Dardis.