Sales and Market Share Growth
Sales increased by 3.8% to GBP 1.8 million, with a notable increase in market share to 7.9%, up 20 basis points from the previous year.
Strong Financial Performance
Profit before tax grew by 2.7% to GBP 211 million, and operating cash flow increased by 10% year-on-year.
Digital Channel Growth
Digital sales participation rose by 3 percentage points to make up 40% of total sales, with Click & Collect sales growing by around 30%.
Dividend Increase
An increased total ordinary dividend for the year was announced at 44.5p per share, up 2.3% year-on-year.
Expansion and Acquisitions
First store opened in London and acquisitions made in Ireland. A new in-house production capability for made-to-measure products was established in the Midlands.