UK caterer Compass' first-quarter revenue rises on cost cuts

(Reuters) - Britain's Compass Group said on Thursday first-quarter revenue rose, helped by cost-cutting measures and continued strength in its North American operations.Compass, which provides 5.5 billion meals for office workers, armed forces and school children in more than 50 countries, said its first-quarter organic revenue grew 5.3% year-on-year.The company, which counts Alphabet Inc's Google, Coca-Cola , Shell and Nike Inc among its customers, maintained its 2020 forecast of organic..