Perfume Shop to expand after Xmas success

Merchant Retail is eyeing expansion in the UK and Ireland on the back of another strong Christmas from Perfume Shop.

Merchant Retail managing director Jeremy Seigal reported Perfume Shop's third consecutive year of like-for-like growth - up 11 per cent in the seven weeks to January 3.

Seigal said the retailer would look to open up to 12 stores in the coming year, including some in Ireland after a successful two store debut in the country.

The group's department stores fared less well, with like-for-like sales from Joplings and de Gruchy down 9 and 8 per cent respectively for the period.

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