Selfridges shrugs off cost-of-living crunch as busier high streets boost sales
Selfridges recorded a 29 increase in revenue to £843.7 million for the year to January 28.
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Selfridges recorded a 29 increase in revenue to £843.7 million for the year to January 28.
The net loss for the year was £38.9m a stark improvement from an £83.9m dip it posted in the same period last year.
Rising inflation, growing global instability and falling demand for high-end drinks have been blamed for a slowdown in growth at the luxury goods multinational LVMH, owner of Christian Dior, Louis Vuitton and Moët & Chandon.
Vladimir Putin said that the cuts to oil supplies imposed by Saudi Arabia and Russia will “most likely” be extended as the Opec+ cartel tries to prop up prices.
A return of tourists and commuters to high streets has boosted sales and helped to narrow losses at Selfridges. Selfridges Retail, which operates four luxury