Matalan has seen its revenue climb to £286.5 million in the 13 weeks ended 28 May from £221.8 million a year earlier.

The company attributed the uplift to the value, quality and choice it offers customers.

EBITDA post adoption of IFRS16 came in at £44.4 million compared to £41.8 million in the same period last year.

Meanwhile, restated EBITDA under IAS17 was £20.2 million versus a previous £15.9 million.