Virgin sees sales grow by 16%

VIRGIN MEGASTORES in Ireland achieved further growth during Christmas 2006 with a like-for-like sales uplift of 16% on the previous year and market share growth across all key formats (excluding online).

Investment in new store portfolio has contributed to a 10.9% turnover increase during same period.

Irish band Snow Patrol ‘Eyes Open’ album proved to be Virgin’s biggest selling product of the year constantly topping the store’s charts.