Andy Powell Senior Correspondent

About Andy Powell

Andy Powell – Pleasure Products Editor and senior correspondent at JRL CHARTS for over 20 years, delivering trusted, in-depth coverage of the sex toy and pleasure products industry, adult retail zoning laws, and sexual health and wellness trends. With extensive experience reporting on distributor partnerships, compliance regulations, store operations, and emerging sexual wellness technologies, Andy provides essential insight for retailers, buyers, and industry professionals. His work bridges regulatory analysis with product innovation, making this archive the definitive destination for authoritative reporting on pleasure products, sexual wellness solutions, and the evolving adult retail marketplace.
2 04, 2025

XR Brands ‘Silicone Body Forms’ Impress at Paris Fashion Week

2026-03-23T21:49:56-07:00April 2nd, 2025|Categories: Pleasure Products Headline News, Products News, Sex Toy Industry News, Reviews & Latest Releases|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |

HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA — (04-02-25) — XR Brands announces that two of its signature Master Series silicone body forms — the Ripped Silicone Male Chest and Perky Pair Silicone Breasts — took the spotlight at the world’s most iconic fashion event: Paris Fashion Week. The innovative, gender-affirming forms were spotted integrated into several designers’ runway [...]

31 03, 2025

Williams Trading adds High-Performance Easy Riders Vibes

2026-05-20T22:30:55-07:00March 31st, 2025|Categories: Pleasure Products Headline News, Products News, Sex Toy Industry News, Reviews & Latest Releases, Williams Trading|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

PENNSAUKEN, NJ — (03-31-25) — Williams Trading Co., adds the ultimate high-performance rechargeable Easy Rider Vibrators, the next generation in self pleasure from EVOLVED. The multi award-winning adult distributor brings the Easy Rider Vibrators collection that is now available in Dark and Light, to brick and mortar retailers and online adult superstores nationwide. RELATED: Williams [...]

30 03, 2025

Police investigating Adult Store Clerks Beating and Robbery

2026-08-02T15:24:21-07:00March 30th, 2025|Categories: Pleasure Products Headline News, Products News|Tags: , , , , , , , |

OMAHA, NE — (03-30-25) — Police are looking for a robbery suspect who beat adult store employees during the course of a robbery that took place last Tuesday. An OPD report states that officers responded to the Doctor John's Lingerie and Novelty Boutique located at 1322 S 72nd St, near Poppleton around 3:41 a.m. Tuesday [...]

26 03, 2025

Kheper, Inc. unveils Rainbow Pecker Candies Easter Display

2026-10-16T14:25:32-07:00March 26th, 2025|Categories: Pleasure Products Headline News, Products News|Tags: , , , , , , |

SEATTLE, WA — (03-26-25) — Kheper, Inc. has launched its seasonal "Rainbow Pecker Candies Easter Display" for its adult candy Rainbow Pecker Candies. Retailers get ready to pull out a fresh purchase order for this one! According to Kheper Inc.,' CEO Brian Pellham, "The new 'Rainbow Pecker Candies Easter Display' holds six packs of candy, [...]

24 03, 2025

JO Continues 2025 Giveaway with $8,000 in Prizes

2026-03-19T08:47:26-07:00March 24th, 2025|Categories: Pleasure Products Headline News, Products News, Williams Trading|Tags: , , , , , , |

PENNSAUKEN, NJ — (03-24-25) — The JO $100,000 Retail Giveaway is now in full swing, celebrating another round of adult store winners! Retailers, every month, JO rewards outstanding retail associates worldwide with $8,000 in Visa gift cards, recognizing their commitment to bringing JO products to customers everywhere. February’s giveaway saw a total of 40 winners [...]

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