Online Retailer Sees Sales Surge Ahead of Expectations

  • Boohoo raises full-year guidance due to strong revenue growth
  • Sales ahead of expectations
  • Group sales growth expected between 33% and 38%
  • EBITDA margins remain at around 10%
  • Acquisitions of Karen Millen and MissPap contribute to growth

Online clothing retailer Boohoo has raised its full-year guidance after reporting strong first-half sales, driven by revenue growth and operating leverage across key brands. The company now anticipates group sales growth to be between 33% and 38%, up from previous guidance of 25% to 30%. EBITDA margins are expected to remain at around 10%, reflecting anticipated investments in recent acquisitions Karen Millen and MissPap. Further guidance will be provided on September 25th.

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