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180 Sexy Halloween Show
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UK February Retail Sales
         Stagnant
UK retail sales volumes in February were 0.4% higher than last year's month - the lowest growth since September 1995 - after showing signs of recovery buoyed by fashion stores in the two months beforehand.
According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), textile, clothing and footwear stores fell by 3.7%, while non-specialized stores decreased by 5.2%. Total monthly sales volumes decreased by 1.9% compared to January.
However, retail sales volume in the three months between December and February rose by 2.0% compared with the previous three months. The largest increase was for textile, clothing and footwear stores, which increased by 4.6% - the largest rise since November 2001 when it was 5.9%.
Total sales volume in the three months to February was up 3.0% on the same period a year ago, with the largest increase again textile, clothing and footwear stores at 6.6%, the ONS added.


10/15/05
Fantasy Releases 2009 “Sexy
        Bride” Catalog
Fantasy Lingerie recently announced the launching of their 2009 Bridal Lingerie Collection. 
This “Sexy Bride” collection is among the largest to date according to Sean Monahan (National Sales Manager). “Fantasy has long been one of the most committed resources for elegant Bridal Lingerie. What was once just a niche category for our customers has now blossomed into a key segment”. Sean continues: “Retailers that currently aren’t taking advantage of this growing & profitable segment now have a great opportunity to increase their sales”. Some key offerings that have enjoyed heavy bookings include the “Heavenly” collection (which features European embroidered lace), the flirty “Sugar Cookie” ruffle group and the sheer “Polkadot Dreams”. According to Sean, “These collections are great examples of the exceptional quality fabrics we utilize as well as the elegant designs that have helped make us one of the premier sensual lingerie manufacturers of the last 30 years”. For a free catalog and more information, please call toll free: 1-877- 777-4910 or email: sean@fantasylingerie.net 

050107       
Agent Provocateur's Earnings
                Down 8%
Intimate apparel company Agent Provocateur has posted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) of GBP2.2m (US$3.2m) for full-year 2008, down from GBP2.67m in the prior year.
It said the earnings deficit follows "ongoing investment in new stores, head office infrastructure and marketing and the increased cost base required for further international expansion".
The company, which designs, produces and retails of luxury lingerie, said full-year sales were up 26% to GBP20.7m for the year ended March 31.
Since the business was acquired by private equity firm 3i in November 2007, 13 new stores have been opened bringing its total to 43 outlets.
In its outlook the company said it was benefiting from an ongoing investment program, with year to date total sales currently 8% ahead of the same period last year.
Garry Hogarth, Agent Provocateur's chief executive, said: "Agent Provocateur is going from strength to strength. Despite the challenges of the global economic environment, we continue to trade strongly and remain committed to our ongoing investment program across the business.
"This significant investment program, including new store openings in some exciting locations in the world, has given us the platform to grow the business.
"We are confident that our robust business model and strong operational disciplines will ensure our continued success and we look forward to reporting on further progress."

The 180 Sexy Halloween Show 
            Continued

            Roma model with Maggie of Misalli Lingerie


Mark Behar with Delores, Stephanie and Cain of RIS-K Lingerie


David of Mystery Costume with Maggie of Misalli Lingerie.


Mark Behar of Secret Wishes and Delicious with Tracey 
                of Racey T Costumes & model


Neal Fersht of McPete Sales with Gloria of Temptations


David of Mystery Costume with Wendy of Tierney Enterprises
                           The End!!!




UK Retail Price Index Hits
                  Zero
Fears that Britain was about to enter deflation for the first time in nearly 50 years have been temporarily stalled after the Retail Price Index (RPI) fell to zero in February.
The RPI, a key measure of inflation, fell to 0%, down from 0.1% in January - but didn't dip into negative territory as many economists had been expecting.
However, the Consumer Prices Index (CPI), which excludes mortgage costs, rose to 3.2% in February, up from 3.0% a month earlier.
The largest upward pressure on prices came from food and non-alcoholic beverages, but also saw higher clothing and footwear prices than a year ago.

US Consumers Cut Back On
            Spending
US consumers are spending less on clothing, entertainment and eating out in order to pay their monthly mortgage or rent costs according to a new survey released March 23.
Nearly three-quarters (72%) of adults have cut back on clothing, personal care and personal luxuries so that they can pay their housing costs, the data reveals.
The research by Move Inc surveyed around 1000 people.
It also found 18.1% of adults plan to buy a home this year in order to take advantage of the $8,000 tax credit recently passed by Congress in the administration's economic stimulus package. 
Move Inc CEO Steve Berkowitz said homeowners are "doing everything they can, from reducing discretionary spending to pay their mortgages, to planning to take advantage of the administration's new program to stop foreclosures."

Trip to the Doctor
A beautiful, voluptuous woman went to a gynecologist.
The doctor took one look at this woman and all his professionalism went out the window. 
He immediately told her to undress. After she had disrobed the doctor began to stroke her thigh. Doing so, he asked her, "Do you know what I'm doing?" 
"Yes," she replied, "you're checking for any abrasions or dermatological abnormalities." 
"That is right," said the doctor. He then began to fondle her breasts. "Do
you know what I'm doing now?" he asked.
"Yes," the woman said, "you're checking for any lumps or breast cancer." "Correct," replied the shady doctor.
Finally, he mounted his patient and started having sexual intercourse with her. He asked, "Do you know what I'm doing now?"
"Yes," she said. "You're getting herpes; which is why I came here in the first place."
              
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