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French Connection sees strong winter trading

UK clothing brand French Connection has reported like-for-like retail sales growth of 0.6% in the UK and Europe for the 16 weeks to November 21st. Full price like-for-like sales were up 6%, with growth margin increasing 1.5%. Shares in the company rose as much as 15% following the announcement.

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