Women’s wear retailer Alexon said good progress was being made with its turnaround strategy after first-half profit edged up, despite a decline in sales.
Like-for-like sales fell 5.5%, but the group said trading since the half-year had been “encouraging”, with a like-for-like sales boost of 3.1% in the first seven weeks of the second half. Alexon said its autumn/winter ranges had been well received and were selling strongly, fuelling margin improvement.
“We are pleased to have returned to operating profit in the first half of the year, despite trading being impacted by a challenging market and restricted stock levels,” said Jane McNally, chief executive.
Sign up for our daily news round-up!
Give your business an edge with our leading industry insights.
Just Style Excellence Awards - Nominations Closed
Nominations are now closed for the Just Style Excellence Awards. A big thanks to all the organisations that entered – your response has been outstanding, showcasing exceptional innovation, leadership, and impact
Excellence in Action
From bio-based durable water repellents to 90–95% wastewater recovery, Archroma’s dual win in the 2025 Just Style Excellence Awards highlights its sustainability-first approach. Find out how PHOBOTEX® NTR-50 and the Mahachai ZLD project are helping apparel and textile players meet tightening global regulations.
Discover the Impact
