Lego plots store expansion amid profit growth

// Lego plans to step up investment in shops and online with around 150 new outlets worldwide
// Results showed a 3% rise in net profits to £970m on revenues 6% higher at £4.5bn. Online sales surged 27%
// It marks the second year of profit growth after sales fell in a tough 2017 for LegoLego has posted higher annual profits and announced plans to step up investment in shops and online with around 150 new outlets worldwide.
The toy brand and retailer, which now has 570 stores globall