Operating profit at The White Company soared 51% to £17.3m for the year to 31 March.
Sales at the lifestyle business were up 12.6% year on year to £184.3m, as the retailer enjoyed “robust” growth across all channels.
Gross margins also showed “significant improvement” on 2015. New stores in Meadowhall and Birmingham performed well.
The White Company said it saw strong growth in fragrance (up 29%), daywear (up 16%) and dining (up 26%).
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