date:Sep 13, 2012
nd duty-free sales continued to grow strongly and we saw good growth in a number of territories including South Africa and Australia. Sales to the Republic of Ireland weakened reflecting the poor local economic conditions,said Hart.
Online and own-stores
The companys online business ThorntonsDirect is also showing signs of progression with a 4.2% sales boost during the year to $16 million (10m). An updated website is due to launch this month.
As part of a three-year strategy to focus on comme