In the 13 weeks to July 1st, in-store like-for-likes sales grew by 4.2% and online sales increased by 39%, leading total sales to rise by 7.6%. Helen Connolly, chief executive of Bonmarché said: “I am pleased with the improvement in trading and in particular the further progress in online sales…Whilst we are in the early stages of implementing our strategy, I am encouraged by the positive response from customers to the developments in our ranges and the improvements we are making to the shopping experience.”