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Asos bucks trend with big boost in earnings

High shine leggings and the impact of the "young pound" may be the key to beating the recession, online fashion retailer Asos said yesterday as it reported a 68% rise in interim profits. Shares in Asos, which stands for As Seen On Screen, rose 6% as it posted profits of £4.1m for the six months to September 30.

High shine leggings and the impact of the "young pound" may be the key to beating the recession, online fashion retailer Asos said yesterday as it reported a 68% rise in interim profits.