Gross Margin AchievementBBN exceeded its gross margin target by achieving 40.2%, indicating the medium-term target of 42% is attainable.
Sales GrowthBBN delivered 4.2% sales growth in comparable stores, with new stores and refurbishments contributing to improved transactions and basket size across the network.
Store ExpansionThe plan to open an additional 80 stores, leveraging a new 'store of the future' format, is deemed more credible given recent improved performance.