Fashion chain braced for big loss

French Connection has warned of more big losses after its UK sales remained in decline in the wake of softer trading in the run-up to Christmas.

The fashion chain said the 2.9% fall in UK like-for-like sales for the 24 weeks to January 12 partly reflected the decision to delay the start of its winter sale by one week in an attempt to boost the value of the brand
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