RNS Number:6283R
Homestyle Group PLC
04 November 2003

4 November 2003



                              HOMESTYLE GROUP PLC

                                 TRADING UPDATE


Homestyle Group PLC is pleased to release the following trading update following
the end of the half-year to 1 November 2003.  This follows its AGM trading
statement on 19th September 2003 and covers the seven weeks to 1st November 2003
("the period").


The Beds and Textiles Divisions continued to trade in line with the trends
indicated at the AGM and performance continues to be ahead of the comparable
period in the prior year.


The Furniture Division continues to operate in a challenging trading
environment.  At the AGM it was indicated that since the August Bank Holiday
weekend, the division had been achieving a more positive sales performance as
new products and marketing initiatives began to impact.  This improved
performance has continued, with the division achieving an increase in like for
like sales (orders) of 4% over the period.  Although this performance is
encouraging, it is still too early to assess whether this progress can be
sustained through the important Christmas and New Year trading periods.



Enquiries:

Hudson Sandler                        020 7796 4133
Andrew Hayes/James Hill


Homestyle Group PLC                   01925 647200
Michael Rosenblatt


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