The Original Factory Shop made a pre-tax profit for the first time since 2019 as sales jumped by more than £30m, new accounts have revealed. 

The Burnley-headquartered company has reported a pre-tax profit of £6.6m for the 12 months to March 27, 2022, up from a restated loss of £2.9m in the prior year. 

The business also reported a turnover of £124.4m, a rise from £92m. 

The discount retailer has increased its headcount from 1,882 to 1,936 during the year.