Haynes Publishing hurt by Fifty Shades mania

Car manuals specialist Haynes Publishing warned that first quarter revenue fell 9 per cent from the same period last year and if the same trend continues first half results will be hurt.

Car manuals specialist Haynes Publishing warned that first quarter revenue fell 9 per cent from the same period last year and if the same trend continues first half results will be hurt.

UK sales were hit by weak orders as retailers snapped up the popular Fifty Shades of Grey novel, the group said.

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