Chocolate retailer Thorntons upgraded annual profit forecasts after decent Easter trading kept its turnaround on track. The retailer said trading over its key Easter, Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day trading periods was “satisfactory”, helping it offset tough conditions on the high street. Thorntons, with local branches in Bradford, Keighley and Skipton, said it now expects underlying pre-tax profits for the year to the end of June to beat market forecasts of £3.1 million. However, the group said it remains cautious on the economy and consumer spending.
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