The company also reported an "exceptional performance" on food at +12%, while accommodation sales rose +4% and drink +5%.

The chief executive of Imperial Brands is set to retire after a five-year stint leading the London-listed tobacco behemoth.

Sage reported that its underlying operating profit margin grew 1.4 percentage points to 23.2%. Profit growth was said to have been helped by lower acquisition-related expenses. Full year revenue ...