Retailer Mr Price has warned that first-half profits will fall by a fifth as Covid-19 batters the economy and eats into consumers’ income, but says it has gained market share.

The group expects headline earnings per share for its six months to September 26 to fall at least 20%, and has warned that it expects consumers’ disposable income to fall even further as unemployment rises and savings are depleted...

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