Mothercare sales pick up after Christmas downturn

Babycare retailer Mothecare today said it expected annual results to meet hopes as sales picked up after a Christmas downturn.

Mothercare said like-for-like sales in its UK stores rose 1.1% in the 11 weeks to March 26, with total sales lifting 1.6%. International sales increased by 17.3% in the year to the same date.