Halfords autocentres drive growth but cycling curbs retail
Halfords’ autocentres have driven growth, but a drizzly summer and low consumer confidence limited its retail sales.
The retailer said “needs-based” products supported the majority of the like-for-like sales growth for motoring products, but cycling, car cleaning and touring ranges were hit by poor summer weather and low consumer confidence.
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