Mothercare plc announced sales results for the thirteen week period to 10 October 2015. For the period, the company's worldwide sales down 2.8% and Total group sales down 7.1% reflecting ongoing store closures in the UK and foreign currency headwinds for International business. During the quarter International business saw the opening of 11 stores and ended the period with 1,310 stores and 3.0m sq.ft of retail space International retail sales in constant currency up 5.6% benefitting, as previously reported, from the delayed end-of-season sale into second quarter due to the timing of Ramadan and Eid.

The company expects trading remains in line with full year expectations.