Mamas & Papas expansion plans

Maternity retailer Mamas & Papas is predicting that it will return to growth this year as it looks

to expand into the UK and overseas.

Having reported a pre-tax loss last year as poor trading took its toll, the company which was founded almost 30 years ago plans to open a further six stores in the UK this year.

A further 20 will be opened around the world as part of plans to enter ten new markets by 2013. The group said it had established trading agreements across Europe, Asia and North America.

Finance director Jason Greenwood said: "2012 will be an exciting year for the business as we realise this overseas sales potential. In 2012 our products will be seen in destinations to include Europe, Russia, South Africa, the USA, Canada, Australia and the Gulf."