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Ao.com focuses on brand awareness

Online retailer Ao.com has reported a first-half loss following investments in the European market and raising brand awareness. UK website sales increased 23.7% to £214.8m in the first half, and investments in new European territories are ongoing, with the business planning to launch in the Netherlands in the spring.

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