Carpetright has announced a 6% rise in like-for-like sales in the four weeks to January 23rd, boosted by strong trading over the Christmas period.

Carpetright chief executive Wilf Walsh said: "In the UK, we delivered our ninth consecutive quarter of like-for-like sales growth. While we saw some softening of like-for-likes in the pre-Christmas period, reflecting lower footfall, customer numbers recovered in the important January sale period.

“Our trading performance over the last four weeks, with like-for-like growth of 6% against exceptionally strong prior year comparatives, gives us confidence that the enhanced interest free credit offer and strong promotions launched on Boxing Day are hitting the spot with our customers.

“Like-for-like sales growth in our Rest of Europe business was better than expected as consumer spending continued to recover, particularly in the Netherlands and the Republic of Ireland."