Bed chain Bensons for Beds has said sales growth accelerated in the past quarter.
Growth in the three months to the end of March was 9%, compared with 7% in the previous quarter. Online sales jumped by 32%.
Trading across Easter was described as ‘encouraging.
The chain says it wants to open more branches to build on the momentum, both in new locations and areas it had closed stores in.
‘This has been a quarter of real innovation and pace for the team. Despite the UK’s economic challenges, it’s clear our investment in our stores, online and in product innovation, is being warmly received by our customers,’ says Nick Collard, Bensons chief executive.