Strong profit rise for gifts maker

Cards and gifts specialist IG Design group delivered soaring profits last year as it increased its focus on Easter and Valentine’s Day.

The business, which manufactures gifts, stationery and greetings cards, grew its profit by 51 per cent to £19.7 million in the year to 31 March 2018, up from £13m in the previous year. Sales rose from £311m to £327.5m.