A positive AGM update from CVS this morning, illustrating a continuation of solid trading momentum since the Sept finals. LFL sales in the first four months were ahead by 5.1% vs a stiff 8% comp. This implies an acceleration to 6.3% over Sep-Oct - an excellent showing, reflecting resilience and ongoing self-help to optimise revenue generation. Significantly, this flows through to a healthy EBITDA margin back above 15%. Trading during the current lockdown has not been much impacted and this bodes ....
