Sex sells, even in a deflating market
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Germany's Beate Uhse chain of sex-shops has become extremely successful. There are now outlets in all large and medium-sized German towns, and the business also produces erotic publications and runs Internet sites. Sales in 1998 were DM169 million, and sales are forecast to rise to DM235 million in 1999. The company is now listing on the SMAX, the segment of the Neuer Markt in Frankfurt, Germany, which deals with established family businesses. The listing will raise funds for expansion into the Internet, Western Europe, the US and Eastern Europe.
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Germany's Beate Uhse chain of sex-shops becomes extremely successful
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1999
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Diana: the musical
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A musical titled 'Lady Di,' based on the life of the late Diana, Princess of Wales, has opened in Saarbrucken, Germany. The show has been very successful so far, but its producers recognize that it may not be appropriate to bring it to the UK.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 2001
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The Sommer sun is fading fast
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The challenges facing Deutsche Telekom Chmn Ron Sommer are discussed. The financial markets now believe that investors are very keen to see his departure from the company.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 2001
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