Sales grew 11.1% across the group, with Pepco sales rising 15.8% and Poundland rising 4.9% on a like-for-like basis in the six months to March 31.

Revenue increased 22.8% to €2.8bn (£2.4bn) and gross profit rose 20.1% to €1.3bn (£1.1bn). Underlying EBITDA increased 11% to €377m (£325m).