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RNS Number:4183E
Partners Holdings PLC
26 January 2000


                  PARTNERS HOLDINGS PLC
                            
               Christmas Trading Statement


Partners  Holdings  PLC, the operator of  105  specialist
retail stationery stores, today announces details of  its
Christmas trading period.

                                   Like for Like Sales
                                   Comparable stores
                                        % change

8  weeks  ended 1st January  2000         +9.0%



Christmas   sales   were  in  line   with   expectations,
increasing  by  9.0%  on  a like  for  like  basis.  Core
stationery  products  performed well,  however,  seasonal
speciality  sales fell behind expectations  resulting  in
additional promotional activity to clear stocks. This has
resulted in a reduction in margins during this period.

The  overall  performance leaves the group  on  track  to
achieve its plans for the year.

Enquiries:

Partners Holdings plc

Michael Scorey, Chairman           01270 505888
Alan Goodwin, Finance Director     01270 505888

College Hill

Mathew Smallwood                   0171 4572020


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