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B&M reports rise in sales and profit in last quarter

The discount retailer saw group sales rise by 3.3% in the 13 weeks to 28 December following a rise in business in its UK and French divisions. Despite this, the company has narrowed its annual profit forecast in anticipation of impending tax increases.

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