N Brown has posted a 5.5% increase in third quarter revenue within its five core brands which offset a managed decline in its legacy brands.
In the 18 weeks to 1 January, the company put in a strong performance in the clothing and footwear category through the peak Christmas trading period, although home and gift sales were lower year-on-year against tough lockdown comparatives.
The figures meant that group revenue edged down 3.3% year-on-year to £267.6 million in the period.
The company, whose core brands include Jacamo, JD Williams, Simply Be, Home Essentials and Ambrose Wilson, said it entered the peak trading period well prepared, with good product availability, and was successful in the management of ongoing global supply chain challenges.
