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Matalan highlighted the tough conditions faced by the retail sector today after it said like-for-like sales had fallen 9% over the last nine weeks.

Takeover speculation surrounding B&Q owner Kingfisher helped lead a strong rally for the FTSE 100 Index today.

Clothing retailer Matalan is poised to announce the sale of jeans business Lee Cooper in a deal worth at least £20m (€29.5m), it was reported today.

Lee Cooper jeans maker Matalan showed the benefits of a recent overhaul today after like-for-like sales resumed an upward path and profits steadied.