SHOP Direct, the Liverpool-based home shopping giant, has announced increased sales and margins over its Christmas period, driven by online growth.The company said sales for the six week Christmas period to January 1, 2010 were up 6.3% on last year and added that margin growth was “significantly ahead” of sales growth due to less clearance activity and stronger supplier support.Online sales during the period were up by 19% on last year, accounting for 65% of all sales, it added.Mark Newton-Jones, group chief executive,......for the full story register now for free or login below...