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Castore<\/a> today (1 May) said sales increased from \u00a3190.3m in the prior 12-month period, while EBITDA more than doubled to \u00a330.8m, up from \u00a312.3m.<\/p>\n

The business reported a pre-tax loss of \u00a340.3m, widening 56% from the previous year, as it continued to invest heavily in infrastructure, brand development and international growth.<\/p>\n

Castore has focused on scaling its direct-to-consumer operations alongside wholesale and licensing partnerships, supported by investment in new stores and digital platforms, it said.<\/p>\n

During the period, Castore also continued to invest in technology and operational infrastructure, with a growing emphasis on AI to drive efficiency and productivity.<\/p>\n

Post-period, the group acquired British outerwear brand <\/a>Belstaff<\/a> on 28 August 2025<\/span><\/span>, as part of a strategy to diversify beyond performance sportswear and build a broader premium brand portfolio.<\/p>\n

Castore co-founder Thomas Beahon<\/span><\/span> said the results marked \u201canother strong performance\u201d, despite macroeconomic headwinds, highlighting the combination of \u201cstrong revenue growth and profitability\u201d.<\/p>\n

\u201cGrowth is deeply embedded in Castore\u2019s DNA, and we continue to focus on moving quickly, innovating and adapting in an increasingly competitive global market,” he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe remain very optimistic about maintaining this momentum into 2026, particularly as we welcome Belstaff into the group. This is a significant step in building a portfolio of premium British brands with global reach.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Castore today (1 May) said sales increased from \u00a3190.3m in the prior 12-month period, while EBITDA more than doubled to \u00a330.8m, up from \u00a312.3m. The business reported a pre-tax loss of \u00a340.3m, widening 56% from the previous year, as it continued to invest heavily in infrastructure, brand development and international growth. 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