Bonmarché sees year of two halves

Clothing chain Bonmarché said sales for the year ended 28 March had increased by 8.7 per cent, with like-for-like takings up by 6 per cent, including online sales. But the firm described the period as a “year of contrasts”.
A strong performance in the first half was supported by good summer weather. Picture: Alan WatsonA strong performance in the first half was supported by good summer weather. Picture: Alan Watson
A strong performance in the first half was supported by good summer weather. Picture: Alan Watson

A strong performance in the first half was supported by good summer weather, it said, while the mild autumn created “more difficult trading conditions” in the second half