Hornby buoyed by pre-Christmas rush
MODEL toy maker Hornby today said it had seen a major boost in pre-Christmas orders despite earlier worries over a fragile UK market.
In November the Airfix and Scalextric firm reported caution among some UK retailers on buying in stock, but the situation "improved significantly" in the run-up to the festive season, Hornby said.
The trend continued into early January as demand for its collectibles remained undimmed, putting retailers' stocks at "historically low levels".
"We are delighted that the appeal of our products remains strong," Hornby added.