Operating highlights

• Successful execution of trading strategies
  
  
• Supply chain initiatives continuing to provide benefits across the group
  
  
• Product, customer and operational initiatives in progress to continue driving sustainable growth
  
  
• Launch of largest ever Argos catalogue
  
  
• Homebase’s new store opening programme accelerated by the acquisition of 27 Focus DIY stores
  
  
• The trialling of Argos in India and the new HomeStore&More format in the UK are proceeding to plan