Overview
- The retailer said it opened 18 stores in the past year and published a full locations list that includes three sites in Northern Ireland.
- For the year to 30 June 2025, sales rose 7.9% to £4,541m and operating profit increased to £492m, with the estate at 632 stores at period end.
- Management reiterated a long-term goal of operating 800 to 1,000 outlets and flagged a new wave of openings during 2026.
- A fully managed Evolve network is rolling out to more than 650 stores, with 50 sites live and features such as dual connectivity, automatic failover, and PCI-compliant payments delivered with Mako Networks.
- Logistics capacity includes a £400m automated distribution centre near Liverpool, with a Doncaster facility described as on the horizon as the company approaches its 50th year in 2026.