Carpetright plc announced sales results for the 13 weeks and 39 weeks ended January 24, 2015. For 13 weeks, group sales rose 4.7% compared to decline of 0.5% for the same period a year ago.

For 39 weeks, group sales rose 3.4% compared to decline of 1.7% for the same period a year ago.

In UK, full year 2014 guidance of a decline in gross profit percentage of between 100 and 150 basis points remains unchanged. Rest of Europe, full year guidance of an increase in gross profit percentage of around 250 basis points remains unchanged. Full year expectations are unchanged.

The company also announced earnings results for the first half period ended October 25, 2014. For the period, the company reported group revenue of £227.9 million against £222.2 million, last year. Underlying operating profit was £7.4 million against £4.1 million, last year. Underlying profit before tax was £6.7 million against £3.0 million, last year. Underlying earnings per share was 7.6 pence against 3.2 pence, last year. Profit before tax was £6.7 million against £1.9 million, last year. Basic earnings per share was £7.6 pence against £2.8 pence, last year. Net cash was £3.2 million against net debt of £14.3 million, last year.