Thu 2nd Nov 2017 - Deltic reports sales up 9.1%, record Halloween Deltic reports sales up 9.1%, sees record Halloween: The Deltic Group, the UK’s largest operator of premium late-night bars and clubs with 57 venues, has reported sales increased 9.1% to £16.4m for the period between 17 September and 31 October, compared with the previous year. Total admissions for the period increased 6.4% to 1.3 million people on a like-for-like basis. It reported early-week sales in the period were up 12.4%, while Friday and Saturday sales rose 7.5% on a total company, year-on-year basis. Deltic said it was a record Halloween Saturday with admissions up 2.3% to 90,598 on an “already impressive performance last year”. Chief executive Peter Marks said: “This strong trading period, including a record Halloween weekend and very strong Halloween Tuesday, follows a period of significant investment for the group, including an extensive refurbishment programme and the introduction of further music-led entertainment. I believe our recent performance reflects the group’s quality brands, well-invested estate and dedication to customer service, coupled with the substantial appetite among consumers for great nights out. We are seeing sales growth across all our regions and look forward to building on this.” Deltic said it was constantly pioneering new concepts, including a broader choice of music rooms. Its Pryzm venue in Kingston, Surrey, was the first to offer a female-only area – with a pamper room and opportunity to catch up away from the main dance floor – while the company has also trialled an exclusive dance floor concept at its Leeds and Brighton sites.