Moss revenue up 9.5 percent following retail rebrand

UK formalwear retailer Moss Bros Group Limited (Moss) announced its annual financial results for the 53-week period ended January 31, 2026. The London-based company generated total sales of 159.78 million pounds (214.8 million dollars), representing a 9.5 percent increase compared to 145.86 million pounds in the 52-week prior-year period ended January 25, 2025.

Growth across the business was driven by physical retail store expansion, e-commerce, and third-party digital marketplaces. The group continued the rebranding of its physical store footprint to Moss during the financial year, with approximately 50 percent of its 112 retail locations now carrying the updated store fascia.

Moss chief executive officer Brian Brick and the board of directors reported that EBITDA stood at 30.44 million pounds. The EBITDA margin reached 19.1 percent, compared to EBITDA of 30.60 million pounds in the prior-year period.

Channel performance and margin discipline

Sales performance across the group's primary operating channels includes:

Retail: Generated 144.87 million pounds in sales, up from 130.82 million pounds in the previous financial year.

Hire service: Delivered 13.62 million pounds in turnover, compared to 13.68 million pounds in the prior-year period.

Geographically, the UK remained the group's primary market, generating 156.51 million pounds of total turnover. The Republic of Ireland contributed 1.94 million pounds, while international sales across the rest of the world accounted for 1.33 million pounds.

Gross profit for the 53-week period reached 111.07 million pounds, up from 99.47 million pounds in the 52-week period ended January 25, 2025. The retailer reported that disciplined inventory control enabled trading with minimal promotional discounting to prioritize full-price sell-throughs.

Operating profit for the year stood at 24.71 million pounds, compared to 26.65 million pounds in the prior-year period. Profit after taxation totaled 19.26 million pounds, compared to 20.63 million pounds in the previous financial period.

Store fleet development and capital allocation

During the financial year, Moss expanded its retail presence by opening two new store locations in major shopping centres, alongside relocating and upsizing three existing branches. The business also completed refurbishments across 11 stores, including its flagship store on Oxford Street in London.

The retailer maintained a debt-free balance sheet position, ending the financial year with 25.49 million pounds in cash and cash equivalents, down from 32.16 million pounds as of January 25, 2025. The group distributed 15 million pounds in dividends to its immediate parent company, Moss Bros Group Holdings Limited, matching the 15 million pounds distributed in the prior year.

Executive management noted that current trading performance has remained stable into the 2026/27 financial year, supported by product diversification into smart casualwear and custom-made apparel.