UK: Sex Sells As Ann Summers Enjoys Sales Jump
Leading lingerie and sex toys retail chain Ann Summers on Tuesday announced a 28 per cent year-on-year jump in annual sales and said it expects to record a net profit of around £9.5 million. The operator of 62 stores and owner of the Knickerbox lingerie chain said turnover rose to £85m in the year to June 30, with internet sales up 71 per cent.