House of Fraser Christmas Cracker
Department store chain House of Fraser had its best ever Christmas and a Boxing Day sales jump of 27%.
Chief executive John King said the performance reflected efforts to improve the business through store refurbishment and the popularity of own-brand products.
Sales were up by 7.1% in the eight weeks to 2 January. Online sales rose by 91% in the period, with cosmetics, knitwear and boots the most in-demand items.

