Carpetright reports thumping losses

Flooring retailer Carpetright said half year losses plunged deeper into the red as weak consumer confidence continues to plague business, particularly in the Netherlands.

Flooring retailer Carpetright said half year losses plunged deeper into the red as weak consumer confidence continues to plague business, particularly in the Netherlands.

The group, which operates in the UK, Ireland, Belgium and the Netherlands, said pre-tax losses widened to £7.9m in the 26 weeks ended October 27th 2012 from a loss of £0.8% the year before. Group revenue for the six-month period fell 4.7% to £227.2m.

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