Online Fashion Retailer Boohoo Set to Report Impressive Growth

  • 95% sales increase expected for Boohoo
  • £574.6m sales increase predicted
  • Pre-tax profits around £47m
  • £102m investment in infrastructure and expansion

Boohoo, an online fashion retailer, is expected to report a 95% increase in sales with £574.6m when it publishes its full-year results on Wednesday (25 April). The City predicts pre-tax profits at around £47m. Boohoo has invested heavily in its infrastructure, planning to invest £62m this year and another £40m for further expansion. Its sister company, PrettyLittleThing, is also expected to contribute significantly to growth as it holds a 66% stake in the younger brand with more room for development.

Factuality Level: 8
Factuality Justification: The article provides relevant information about Boohoo’s expected sales increase and its investment in infrastructure and sister company PrettyLittleThing. It also mentions the source of the prediction (City AM). However, it could provide more context on the industry or market trends that contribute to this growth.
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Financial Markets Impacted: Boohoo’s financial performance impacts its stock price and potentially affects other online retailers’ stocks as well.
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