Discount retailer Pepco's sales growth slows

Like-for-like sales rose 2.6% in its third quarter to June 30th, after increasing by 8.5% in the second quarter

Pepco trades as Dealz in the Republic and as Poundland in the North, but does not report its all-Ireland sales and profits separately from its larger divisions.

European discount retailer Pepco Group reported a slowdown in underlying sales growth in its latest quarter on Thursday, saying it faced a challenging trading environment in April and May, particularly in Central Europe.

The Warsaw-listed group, which owns the Pepco, Poundland and Dealz brands, did, however, maintain its financial guidance for the full 2022-23 year.