UK: High Sex Drive Fuels Ann Summers’ Growth
Leading UK lingerie and sex goods retailer Ann Summers, which owns the underwear chain Knickerbox, on Tuesday reported a sharp rise in festive sales figures. An impressive 25 per cent rise in December sales in Ann Summers' 55 retail outlets was eclipsed by a 40 per cent rise in sales through its home parties and a 67 per cent rise in trading through its internet website.