WINNERS AND LOSERS OF CHRISTMAS TRADE

up Debenhams

Makeup brands such as Kat Von D helped Debenhams enjoy a Christmas boost. It sold 300,000 eye shadow palettes in the 18 weeks to January 7. Shares closed up 5.4pc, or 2.95p to 57.3p.

up JD Sports

Trainers, sportswear and upmarket brands helped JD Sports sales rise 10pc year-on-year in the 49 weeks to January 7. Shares rose 7.6pc, or 24.6p to 350p.

up Mothercare

Celebrity clothing ranges from Myleene Klass and Jools Oliver helped Mothercare to a surprise success. Online shoppers contributed to a sales rise of 1pc during the 13 weeks to January 7. Shares closed up 5.7pc, or 6.5p to 120p.

up Fortnum & Mason

Caviar, hand-carved smoked salmon and white truffles drove Fortnum & Mason to record trading. Sales rose 16pc on last year, boosted by online trading which made up 34pc of total sales. Hamper sales jumped by almost a fifth.

Down SuperGroup

Men’s military jackets and outdoor wear sent revenue at SuperDry (above) up 14.9pc. It also announced a 25.8pc increase to its dividend to 7.8p a share. Shares closed down 0.8pc, or 13p to 1705p.

Down Asos

The online retailer sank despite record sales over Black Friday and Christmas. Revenues grew 36pc to £621.3m in the last four months of 2016. However, discounting cut its margin 0.3pc and that’s what pushed shares 0.4pc or 21p down to 5368p.

Down AO World

The electrical retailer tumbled nearly 12pc as it warned of dampening consumer demand and fears over the fall in the pound. Revenue rose 12.3pc in the three months to December 31, but it warned prices could rise. Shares closed down 11.9pc, or 22p to 162.3p.

Down Primark

(right) International expansion in Holland at owner Associated British Foods weighed on the business. Sales at Primark were 22pc ahead of last year but shares closed down 4.5pc, or 122p to 2576p.