The Works drops profit guidance by £4m
The Works has dropped its profit guidance by £4m as it anticipates taking a hit on prices to remain competitive in the eyes of bargain-hunting shoppers.
In a statement to the City, the retailer said that it found customer demand had softened further, and combined with unseasonable weather, had caused a drop in footfall and slowed sales.
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