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Fibre2Fashion
09-05-2025
- Business
- Fibre2Fashion
UK's Mothercare reports $288.7 mn in FY25 sales, down 18% YoY
UK-based brand for parents and young children, Mothercare plc, has reported unaudited worldwide retail sales by franchise partners of £231 million (~$288.75 million) for the year ended March 29, 2025, reflecting an 18 per cent decline compared to the previous year, or a 14 per cent decrease on a constant currency basis. The fall in sales was primarily attributed to persistent trading headwinds in key Middle Eastern markets. Despite the revenue decline, adjusted EBITDA for the year is expected to be approximately £3.5 million—broadly in line with market expectations. This marks a significant drop from the £6.9 million posted in the previous year, mainly due to store closures in the Middle East, with Mothercare's total store count falling by 47 to 77 by March 2025, Mothercare said in a press release. Mothercare plc has reported FY25 global franchise retail sales of £231 million (~$288.75 million), down 18 per cent year-on-year due to trading headwinds in the Middle East. Adjusted EBITDA halved to £3.5 million, with store closures reducing outlets to 77. Despite a UK sales dip, like-for-like sales outside the UK were positive. The company is prioritising franchise support. While the UK business faced a slight decline as the company prepares to end its exclusive distribution deal with Boots by the end of 2025, Excluding the UK, total retail sales on a like-for-like basis were positive for the full year. Looking ahead, Mothercare acknowledged that global economic challenges and lingering inventory clearance across markets will likely continue to affect performance into FY26, added the release. 'Given the factors influencing some of the company's operating markets, our immediate priority remains to support our franchise partners, ultimately for the benefit of our own business. In that context we remain in discussions with several parties to restore critical mass alongside delivering our remaining core objectives. The underlying business has continually proved its resilience, and the strength of the brand is evident from the interest it generates and the resultant discussions with potential strategic partners we are having,' said live Whiley, chairman of Mothercare . Fibre2Fashion News Desk (SG)
Fashion United
09-05-2025
- Business
- Fashion United
Mothercare sales decline amid Middle East challenges, ends Boots distribution deal
Mothercare plc has issued a pre-close trading update for the 52-week period ending March 29, 2025 reporting unaudited retail sales of 231 million pound, an 18 percent decline from the previous year, primarily due to ongoing challenges in Middle Eastern markets. Adjusted EBITDA is expected to be approximately 3.5 million pounds, aligning with market expectations, but down from 6.9 million pounds in the prior year. Chairman Clive Whiley emphasized the company's resilience and ongoing discussions with potential strategic partners to restore growth and achieve core objectives. 'Our results for last year reflect the impact of the continuing uncertainty on our franchise partners' operations in the Middle East,' Whiley said. 'However, the de-leveraged business resulting from the recent India joint venture and refinancing, together with the ongoing support of our lender and pension trustees, is enabling us to continue to explore the full bandwidth of growth opportunities through connections with other businesses, the development of our branded product ranges and licensing within and beyond our existing perimeters,' he added. The reduction in sales is largely attributed to the persistent uncertainty affecting franchise partners in the Middle East, leading to a decrease in store numbers from 124 to 77 over the year. Additionally, the company is ending its exclusive distribution relationship with Boots in the UK by the end of 2025, aiming to explore new partnerships that better align with its brand strategy. Despite these challenges, Mothercare has managed to reduce its net borrowings to 3.7 million pounds, down from 14.7 million pounds the previous year, aided by a recent joint venture in India and refinancing efforts.
