Cost Control And GuidanceResilient trading combined with disciplined cost control prompted the board to maintain profit guidance, reinforcing expectations for earnings stability.
Pricing PowerSustained and relatively sharp pricing versus peers has supported like-for-like growth, indicating an ability to pass through costs without widespread customer loss.
Same-store Sales And Market ShareImproved sales at existing shops alongside market share gains point to resilient consumer demand that can sustain top-line momentum.