Record Trading Day Before Christmas Boosts Revenue

  • Pets at Home reports strong festive sales growth
  • Group revenue increased by 6.3% to £237.2m in the 12-week period
  • Retail revenue up 5.5% to £213.4m
  • Like-for-like revenue grew by 5.1%
  • Vet group saw 9.1% increase in like-for-like revenue
  • Record-breaking trading day before Christmas
  • Omnichannel business performed exceptionally well
  • CEO credits hard work of colleagues for success

Pets at Home, a UK-based pet supplies retailer, reported strong sales growth during the festive season. In the 12 weeks from October 12, 2018 to January 3, 2019, the company’s group revenue increased by 6.3% to £237.2 million, with retail revenue up 5.5% to £213.4 million. Like-for-like revenue grew by 5.1%. The retail and vet group saw a 4.7% and 9.1% increase in like-for-like revenue, respectively. CEO Peter Pritchard attributed the success to the hard work of employees and investments made earlier in the year, such as a new mobile website. The company’s omnichannel business delivered exceptional performance, contributing to a 4.7% like-for-like growth in retail and an impressive 11% growth on a two-year basis.

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