| The reason of the increase (decrease) in the sales/ revenues during the current period compared to the same period of the last year is | Sales have increased Year-over-Year for the same comparative period through a combination of organic growth (+6.5%), higher customer footfall and increase average transaction values. Growth was supported by the introduction of new product categories, new store concepts and targeted marketing initiatives. During the period, we expanded our net store estate by +11 and renovated/relocated 8 stores. |
| The reason of the increase (decrease) in the net profit during the current period compared to the same period of the last year is | Net profit growth was primarily driven by year-over-year sales growth and the expansion of our net store estate (+11). Continued focus on profitable store operations and reinvestment in our core retail and ecommerce estate supported operating profit growth. We maintained strong control of the full value chain with our Gross Margin strong and stable at 70%, while our sales and marketing operating costs were maintained at approximately 40% of sales. |
| Statement of the type of external auditor's report | Unmodified conclusion |
| Reclassification of Comparison Items | Nothing to note |
| Additional Information | Nothing to note |
