MOSS BROS ON THE MEND

MEN’S suit maker Moss Bros said its fortunes have started to improve after a disastrous stock shortage rocked sales.

Sales of suits were down 5.2pc in the 15 weeks to May 12, slowing from a decline of 6.7pc earlier in the year, and the slide in hire sales stayed flat at 4.9pc. Brian Brick, chief executive, said: ‘Following a disappointing start to the year, our trading has, as anticipated, begun to improve.’