NHL lockout causing sex toy, lingerie sales to rise

Originally written on Speleb  |  Last updated 11/20/14

Edmonton retailers say the NHL lockout has led to an increase in sales of sex toys and lingerie.

“We’d be gearing up for (NHL hockey) now, but there’s nothing,” said Vinay Morker, owner of the Hush Lingerie and More boutique. “So I guess we need to find some better ways to spend our time.”

Morker said his south Edmonton location saw a 15 percent increase in sales in October.

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