Coca-Cola smashes £1 billion retail sales barrier for first time

22nd March 2010, 2:54pm

Coca-Cola's strong performance in the recession was demonstrated today with figures showing £1 billion in retail sales for 'Coca-Cola', 'diet Coke and 'Coke Zero' over the last year in Great Britain.

It is the first ever time that the combined sales of the three Coke brands have broken through the £1 billion barrier.

The record-breaking performance comes despite the tough economic climate and fall in consumer confidence over the last year.

Sanjay Guha, president of Coca-Cola Great Britain and Ireland, said: "We are delighted to have passed this milestone with an exceptional performance in very difficult trading conditions. The economy is not out of the woods yet. Consumer confidence may remain fragile for some time."

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