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Superdry, the British fashion label favoured by celebrities including David Beckham and Nicole Scherzinger, has had a boost in sales thanks to its new management team, according to its chief executive, Julian Dunkerton.Superdry, the British fashion label favoured by celebrities including David Beckham and Nicole Scherzinger, has had a boost in sales thanks to its new management team, according to its chief executive, Julian Dunkerton.
Full-year like-for-like sales at the group behind Superdry were up 14.7% to £360m, helped by sales in the 13 weeks to April that rose 15.3% to £86.8m, compared with a year earlier. However, these figures fell below analysts' expectations.Full-year like-for-like sales at the group behind Superdry were up 14.7% to £360m, helped by sales in the 13 weeks to April that rose 15.3% to £86.8m, compared with a year earlier. However, these figures fell below analysts' expectations.
The firm is planning further expansion in the UK and abroad, having opened five stores in France, Spain, Denmark, India and Lebanon. Up to 100,000-sq-ft of new space is set to open next year.The firm is planning further expansion in the UK and abroad, having opened five stores in France, Spain, Denmark, India and Lebanon. Up to 100,000-sq-ft of new space is set to open next year.
Dunkerton said the boost was partly due to boardroom changes, including the hiring of Susanne Given as chief operating officer, and retail head Claire Arksey.Dunkerton said the boost was partly due to boardroom changes, including the hiring of Susanne Given as chief operating officer, and retail head Claire Arksey.
He added: "The changes are palpable. Our business is very product-based and if you keep improving and getting better the public will come with you. We've got a new head of women's wear that we'll be announcing shortly and we're in the latter stages of getting a new international director."He added: "The changes are palpable. Our business is very product-based and if you keep improving and getting better the public will come with you. We've got a new head of women's wear that we'll be announcing shortly and we're in the latter stages of getting a new international director."
He said full-year pre-tax profits were in line with expectations of £49.5m to £53m.He said full-year pre-tax profits were in line with expectations of £49.5m to £53m.
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