Travis Perkins sales hit by British lockdown, cash outflow easing

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's coronavirus lockdown knocked two thirds off revenue at Travis Perkins in the first three weeks of April, although the building materials distributor said it had traded well during the first two and a half months of the year.Shares in Travis Perkins were up 4.1% at 1041 GMT, paring 2020 losses to 34% and valuing the business, which trades from more than 20 businesses including Travis Perkins builders merchants, the Wickes home improvement chain, Toolstation and Tile..