Third-quarter total sales rose 7.7%, with like-for-like sales in company-managed shops up 3.4%. Growth was driven by new product launches and more settled weather.
The group has opened 57 net new shops so far this year and continues to expect 100-110 net new shop openings in 2026.
Full-year cost inflation is still expected to be around 2%. Alongside accelerating sales growth, the full-year outlook has modestly improved from prior guidance, which had pointed to operating profits of around £188mn.
The shares were up 7.5% in early trading.
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