Character on track despite weak sales

Toys and games company Character Group said, despite weak sales to date, it still expects to meet current market expectations for the financial year ending 31 August 2012.

Toys and games company Character Group said, despite weak sales to date, it still expects to meet current market expectations for the financial year ending 31 August 2012.

"We believe that the group's key brands have held up well with no substantial casualties," it said in a company statement.

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