Dublin - The total UK lingerie market reached a value of £2.8 billion in 2009, representing a 16.1% increase since 2005, according to a new report.

 Covering corsetry, lingerie and hosiery, the report, Lingerie Market Report 2010 from Research and Markets, also said the sector had performed well over the review period (2005 to 2009), and has withstood the sharp declines experienced by many retail sectors during the recession.

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