Kookaï UK has reported a 9 per cent increase in like-for-like sales over the Christmas period, in the eight weeks to January 10.

Managing director Guy Critchlow said: “The appeal of the Kookaï product has continued to attract both our existing and new customers during the past 12 months. Our collection is designed in Paris and combines both a unique handwriting and good quality, yet is very competitively priced. It is this combination that has ensured the rebirth of this great brand on the UK high street. We are very excited about the continuing opportunities to grow Kookaï during 2008.”

Maurice Helfgott, the founder of Amery Capital – which acquired the assets of Kookaï in the UK following its administration in January 2006 – and director of Kookaï UK, said: “The market is tough and will no doubt remain so, but we and our French partners at Vivarte, are very pleased with the continued progress of the Kookaï business and excited about the plans for the coming year in retail and online.”


The retailer has just opened its 50th UK store.