Model train maker says sales hit by Middle East conflict
The IndependentFor free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A model train maker has seen a drop off in sales thanks to the conflict in the Middle East. open image in gallery Margate-based model railway company Hornby said its sales have fallen in recent months Other retailers like Pepco Group, which owns Poundland, and fashion chain Next have flagged heightened freight charges and delays due to disruption in the Middle East. open image in gallery People walk on the beach as a container ship crosses the Gulf of Suez towards the Red Sea before entering the Suez Canal However, the company said it was operating at a loss at the end of the year, with net debts nearly £10 million more than at the end of March 2023.
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