Whilst stores in its travel locations rose by a total of 5%, the retailer felt the effects of a difficult economic market, which saw sales in its high-street locations fall by 4%.  In a statement, the company said that, “Whilst there remains some uncertainty with regards to the broader economic environment, we continue to focus on profitable growth, cash generation and investing in the business to position us well for the future. We remain confident in the outcome for the full year.”