Headline Facts

We don't like to bang on about statistics, but sometimes it really does pay to have a look at the numbers behind our business.

Strong growth

Last year, we sold 20% more clothes than in the year before. In fact, this growth has helped us become the UK's third largest clothing retailer, when you measure the number of garments sold.

For example, we sold nearly six million men's t-shirts and over three million items of swimwear. We are also now the market leader in boys' schoolwear.

This year, nearly 20% more of our customers shopped in our clothing departments. That's really no surprise: for example, our cashmere sold even better this year, with 100,000 jumpers and cardigans. Priced at an amazing £30, the entire stock sold out in just two weeks.

Some more facts about our clothing:

• In our Baby and Hosiery areas we now sell more items than any other retailers.
• 99% of our clothing ranges are machine washable - making life easier for our customers.
• We never flinch on delivering great quality. Our men's city shirts have traditional detailing and an easy iron finish for just £10.
• We want to make life easy for mums. Our easy care school trousers are stain-resistant, and we have Value uniforms from just £4.95.