UK Womenswear retailer Hobbs today said it had started the year in confident mood after an 18.5% increase in sales from September 1 to New Year’s Eve.

British womenswear retailer Hobbs shook off the gloom on the rest of the high street today by revealing profits soared 38% last year.

British womenswear retailer Hobbs is to put itself up for sale after management turned their back on a stock market listing, it was reported today.