date:Apr 12, 2013
s quarter.
Analysts said the numbers had bought some time for Bolland, who dismissed speculation regarding his own position, saying: I'm thoroughly enjoying the challenge.
Many UK retailers are finding the going tough as consumers, whose spending generates about two-thirds of UK gross domestic product, fret over job security and a squeeze on incomes.
Separately on Thursday British baby and maternity products retailer Mothercare posted flat UK like-for-like sales in its fourth quarter, while b