UK: Retailer QS Pinched By Tough Value Sector
QS Group Plc, the value for money clothing retailer with over 180 stores located throughout England and Wales, saw turnover rise 1.8 per cent to £39.6m (2000: £38.9m) in the 26 weeks ended 28 July 2001.
At the same time, an operating loss of £1.94m was recorded, compared with a profit of £280,000 in the comparable period last year.