Corgi-themed gift sales soar as Britons set to spend £400m on jubilee
by Zoe Wood from World news | The Guardian on (#5ZZ25)
Corgi cakes, union jack bunting and trifle bowls are among platinum jubilee products to sell out in some outlets
Corgi-shaped cakes, trifle bowls and posh souvenir mugs are among the platinum jubilee-themed products that have hit the spot for shoppers amid a high street battle for the 400m of extra sales riding on the festivities.
Corgi merchandise was one of the big retail trends to emerge, with the small dogs emblazoned on everything from biscuits to mugs, T-shirts and cushions. Marks & Spencer scored a hit with its Queen Connie and Corgi caterpillar cake duo, which sold out in many stores, including on Ocado.
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