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The February issue of ETO is available to read online now it includes a comprehensive guide to what 2012 will bring, aimed at adult retailers. Other features include a company profile on Erosella, an examination of pricing strategies and we take a close look at the StreemMaster range and the High Street review published by retail guru Mary Portas. Just click on the ETO Online tab ...
ETO has learned that a number of licensed retailers with shops in the Soho area of London are in the process of mounting a legal challenge in an effort to reduce the annual fees charged by Westminster City Council. Licence fees in Soho are currently fixed at almost £30,000 per year and the retailers are seeking a judicial review of the fees, which they say should be capped at a significantly lower amount.
History was made on January 6th 2012 when Michael Peacock pleaded not guilty to a charge under the Obscene Publications Act 1959 and won his case. He had been charged with six counts of obscene publication for distributing DVDs which featured acts which are legal to perform but not depict and the jury found him not guilty on all six counts.
The trial took place over four days ...
Party mask suppliers Mask-arade is introducing a range of new masks over the next few weeks, many of which will tie in with some of the major events due to take place in the UK this year.
The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee in June can be celebrated with Mask-arade’s new Queen Elizabeth, which will be a limited edition, while the London Olympics are catered for with eight new athlete ...
Voting for the winners of the Xcite Awards 2012 is open until February 13th so you still have the opportunity to pick your favourites. These inaugural awards are designed to celebrate and recognise companies, reviewers, bloggers and sexperts who support the erotic fiction market. The results will be announced on February 14th and each category winner will receive a specially commissioned glass book.
Creative Conceptions has signed a UK distribution deal with Netherlands-based brands Moodzz and Tease & Please. The firm has highlighted a selection of the brands’ romantic products which would be particularly suitable for retailers looking for last minute Valentine gifts to stock.
Heart’s Desire [pictured] comes in a countertop display which is designed to be placed by the cash register for impulse purchases.
Ann Summers has parted company with its buying director Gary Donoghue.
An Ann Summers spokesperson said: “Gary Donoghue has decided to leave Ann Summers to undertake new opportunities. During his time with us Gary made a significant contribution to the progression of the Ann Summers brand and everyone at Ann Summers wishes him every success in the future.”
Jopen has reported that orders have flooded in for its multi-faceted Intensity sex toy, resulting in record sales. Intensity is a development of a medical device designed to strengthen women’s pelvic floor muscles. It delivers 10 levels of electro stimulation, five speeds of vibration and it has an inflatable shaft so its girth can be personalised to the user
Jopen CEO Susan ...
Planet Earth has begun 2012 with a bang, signing two new exclusive UK distribution agreements.
The first is with electro stimulation specialists Mystim, creators of a large range of electronic power boxes and over 20 accessories which are suitable for either gender. Planet Earth is now a preferred supplier of Mystim products and will be handling all the brand’s UK business. ...
Kevco Wholesale, the exclusive UK distributor for US costume and lingerie brand Seven ‘til Midnight, has announced that the firm’s new 2012 collection has been inspired by the glamour and sexy sophistication of the swinging sixties.
Lynne Seeds, Kevco’s national sales manager, said: “A steamy scene in a backseat, casual flirting over cocktails, a secret affair... the sixties ...