Skinny and curvy girls just helped boost Boohoo sales by 27%

The online fashion Boohoo said that extra large and extra small clothes helped boost sales by 27%.

The group, which launched an IPO in in March last year, reported full-year sales today, and praised the success of its Petite, FIT and Plus ranges, as well as continued success on mobile.

Boohoo said it also plans to launch a collection for taller shoppers.

The ASOS rival's shares tumbled by 40% in January after it warned that sales were growing slower than expected. This morning's results are in-line with new forecasts.

Profits rose by 3% to £11 million ($16.7 million), while revenue hit £139.8 million ($212.69 million) in the year to February 28.

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