The Hut Group recorded a 51% jump in sales in the quarter to December 31, ahead of previous guidance on sales growth during the period of between 40% and 45%.

As a result of this strong sales performance, which was driven by a 66.2% spike in sales across its beauty division, the online retail group has upped its full-year forecast for the third time since debuting on the stock market in September. 

The Hut Group now expects to deliver full-year sales growth of between 30% and 35%, driven by sales momentum and expected contribution from recent acquisition Dermstore, up from previous sales growth forecasts of between 20% and 25%.