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Mothercare reports sales decline as Middle East uncertainty weighs on trading

Franchise partners’ retail sales fell 22% to £180m in the year to 28 March. Adjusted EBITDA dropped to £1.25m and net borrowings rose to £5.7m. The retailer cited Middle East disruption, FX headwinds and the Boots tie-up ending in 2025.

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