With pubs shut for much of the year, online drink orders from Naked Wines have soared, the company has announced. But despite the boost in sales, losses widened as the company focused on expansion to tap into the growing market. Pre-tax losses hit £10.7 million compared to £5.4 million a year earlier. In the UK, sales hit £133.1 million, up 66% for similar reasons, the company said. Compared with April and May in 2019, before the pandemic, sales are up 96% on a like-for-like basis.

Source: Irish Independent June 11, 2021 08:15 UTC