GUS posts 15% increase in pre-tax profits

British retailing-to-credit checking group GUS today said each of its key businesses had reported their highest-ever results as it posted a 15% increase in pre-tax profits to £406m (€577.9m).

The company said catalogue retailer Argos, credit checking arm Experian and fashion retailer Burberry had all turned in record operating profits in the six months to September 30.