For the retailer's last quarter - or the first calendar quarter of 2010 - total sales were up 10.5% year-on-year, despite the challenging weather conditions that led HMV to report a fall in sales in the same period.

"These are undeniably impressive results, testament to the expertise and dedication of our staff, and the resulting edited offer and trusted recommendations we provide our customers," says Rough Trade director Stephen Godfroy.

Rough Trade currently operates two London stores, in the west ...