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Thursday 04 June 2009 8:00 pm  |  Updated:  Friday 31 May 2019 12:58 pm

Wincanton profits hit by Woolies

By: admindrupal

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Haulage business Wincanton reported that pre-tax profits fell to £20m from £36m in the year ending March due to rising debts, the consumer goods recession and the collapse of Woolworths. The group said a £23m restructuring charge had also exacerbated the fall.

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