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Mothercare boosted by ELC
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- 20 May 2009 09:29
Mothercare has said that the benefits associated with its acquisition of the Early Learning Centre have been greater than expected, helping to lift annual sales and profits for the group. In the year ended March 28th, the company saw sales rise 6.9% and underlying pre-tax profit increase 12.4%. UK like-for-like sales ...read more
International division boosts Mothercare
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- 02 April 2009 09:21
In its official fourth quarter trading statement, Mothercare has revealed that its sales exceeded expectations in the fourth quarter, led by a good performance in its international business.In the 11 weeks to March 28th, the company said that total group sales had risen 5.6%, with UK sales up 3.7% and ...read more
Mothercare demonstrates "strength and resilience"
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- 15 January 2009 09:57
A strong third quarter performance from Mothercare has seen sales rise across the group. In the 13 weeks ended January 9th, total group sales rose 4.2%, with UK like-for-like sales up 1.1%, although total UK sales were down 1.8% due to planned reduction in space. Direct in Home sales increased ...read more
Olan Mills Ceases Trading
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- 30 December 2008 10:18
The photography studio Olan Mills ceased trading on Boxing Day and all stores have been closed. In a statement on their website, the company which operates 34 studio locations across the UK, many within Mothercare stores, said it would be shortly appointing an administrator. The company is endeavouring to fulfil outstanding orders ...read more
Mothercare profits up 124.6%
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- 20 November 2008 09:31
Mothercare has said that it is well placed for the Christmas period after reporting a rise of 124.6% in pre-tax profit for the 28 weeks ended October 11th. Underlying profit before tax for the group was up 93.9%. This was led by a 9.0% in international like-for-like sales, which represents ...read more
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