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Bertrams' revenues fell 2.9% on a like-for-like basis over the 19-week period from 1st September 2010 to 8th January 2011, which parent company Smith News attributed to "difficult" retail and library markets in the UK.
During the period total group sales at Smiths News decreased by 5.5% compared to last year, with Smiths News itself down 5.7% on a like-for-like basis.
On Bertrams, the group said: "Whilst the international market continues to grow year on year, the UK retail and library markets have been more difficult."
Smiths News shares are trading at 103pence, 9% above its 52-week low of 94.2p.