THE retail sector's battle against the weather and economic conditions will be in sharp focus this week when Halfords, B&Q and Mothercare post figures.

Sports Direct International is set to inflict more pain on rival JJB Sports on Thursday when it reveals buoyant trading in the run-up to the Olympics.

The group, which has nearly 400 stores, is thought to have grabbed a bigger share of its market.

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