The Wire star boost profits at Superdry
The retailer said that underlying pre-tax profit for the year rose 16 per cent to £73.5m while revenue grew 21 per cent to £590.1m. Trading in the final quarter was particularly strong, with like-for-like sales up 15.4 per cent.
Chief executive Euan Sutherland said: "We are reaching more customers with a greater breadth of product and were delighted with the positive reaction to our womenswear offer and the innovations through Superdry Sport and the premium Idris Elba range."
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Hide AdMr Elba, who played starring roles in hit TV shows The Wire and Luther, launched a range with SuperGroup last year.
Mr Sutherland added that despite the "current economic uncertainty", the group is well placed and is committed to opening new stores globally.
SuperGroup currently has a presence in around 51 countries and operates 662 stores and concessions around the world, with the chief executive flagging good progress in the US and China in particular.