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International sales boost Mothercare

Lucy Tobin
15.10.09

Mothercare sales rose 7% in the second quarter as parents splashed out on childrenswear and baby products at its international stores.

The retailer, with about 1000 outlets in over 50 countries, said UK like-for-like sales rose by 3% while they soared 23.2% internationally.

Chief executive Ben Gordon said: “Whilst the economic environment remains uncertain, our performance gives us confidence for the rest of the year.”

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