Home-bound children drive surge in Lego sales
The Hindu
Sales of Lego sets surged last year as more children stayed home during global pandemic lockdowns — and parents bought the colourful plastic brick toys to keep them entertained through days of isolation.
The privately-held Danish company said its net profit rose 19% to 9.9 billion kroner ($1.6 billion) as sales jumped 21% and it grew its presence in its 12 largest markets.
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