Sosandar has reported a decline in sales as the company shifts its strategy away from promotional activities. Similarly, Topps Tiles is experiencing challenges, with sales impacted by a slowdown in big-ticket items, leading the company to report a loss amid a broader market downturn. Very has also faced difficulties, with first-quarter sales falling in what it describes as a 'challenging' environment. In contrast, Dr Martens initially saw a surge in shares following a better-than-expected interim performance, buoyed by strong US holiday sales, as the company worked to reduce its inventory and debt. However, despite this positive outlook, Dr Martens later reported a sales slump that resulted in a net loss.