James Halstead plc provided earnings guidance for the full year ended June 30, 2018. The company reported that sales for the year were ahead of the comparative year. This represents a creditable performance in still difficult trading conditions. It is particularly pleasing to report that UK turnover is 3% ahead of the prior year in a market that seems to be quite robust despite the well reported spending cuts and high street retailer issues. Consequently the company anticipated, once again, reporting record turnover and expect profits for the year to 30 June 2018 will be in line with last year.