Mothercare's competitive approach is put to the test
Plans by Mothercare to become a lean and more competitive business will be tested this week, while William Hill and Ladbrokes will also be in focus.
Plans by Mothercare to become a lean and more competitive business will be tested this week, while William Hill and Ladbrokes will also be in focus.
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Mothercare's UK sales are expected to show a modest improvement on Thursday as online growth offsets an on-going weak performance at its stores.
The group, which also owns the Early Learning Centre, is forecast by analysts at N+1 Singer to report a 5% drop in like-for-like sales in the second quarter of the year, compared to a near-7% drop in the first quarter.
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