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For the first time in its history, Thomas Cook has created bespoke branding for its collection of premium package holidays. The new Style Collection has come about due to increased customer demand for premium holidays and more upscale hotels, the company said. It incorporates the elements that four- and five-star holidaymakers have indicated are most [...]
(Read More)28th Jul 09
H&M shopworkers allegedly had sex in store
by Harry Oldfield
An investigation has been launched by the fashion chain H&M into allegations that staff in its Cardiff store engaged in sexual relations on the premises. A number of claims have been made about workers at the Cardiff store, which is located in Queen Street at the Capitol Shopping Centre, saying that they have had improper [...]
(Read More)17th Jul 09
Paul McCartney makes unexpected NY rooftop appearance
by Harry Oldfield
New Yorkers were treated to a mini-concert by Sir Paul McCartney at an unlikely venue earlier this week, as he played some favourite Beatles numbers on top of the Ed Sullivan Theater building. Fans will remember that the last live performance of the Beatles was also on a rooftop, when they played on top of [...]
(Read More)10th Jul 09
Shopping by iPhone introduced in the UK
by Harry Oldfield
www.mobank.co.uk UK owners of the iPhone and iPod Touch will be able to purchase and pay for goods using a new MoBank application developed for these devices. Following a soft launch of the application, CEO Steve Townsend says that more aggressive marketing will begin early next week.
(Read More)3rd Jul 09
Crabtree & Evelyn files for bankruptcy in US
by Harry Oldfield
www.crabtree-evelyn.com On Wednesday, Crabtree & Evelyn Ltd filed for bankruptcy protection in the US, as the soap, fragrance and lotion specialist became the latest retailer to succumb in the recession. The Connecticut-based company, owned by Kepong Berhad of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, is a unit of the UK’s Crabtree & Evelyn Holdings Ltd. It has said [...]
(Read More)26th Jun 09
Tesco to increase presence in UK insurance sector
by Harry Oldfield
www.tesco.com UK retailer Tesco has revealed that if a proposed deal is agreed with Fortis, it will increase its presence in the British insurance market. According to the terms of the deal, the Dutch-Belgian insurance giant would provide car and household insurance to Tesco’s insurance customers. In a deal that seems very likely to be [...]
(Read More)19th Jun 09
Survey shows slowing of growth in UK online spending
by Harry Oldfield
www.imrg.org According to the results of a survey released on Thursday, the recession is beginning to have an impact on the UK’s online retailers, even as they report growth rates that would be welcomed by their high street counterparts. The IMRG Capgemini e-Retail Sales Index is showing a year-on-year rise in online retail sales of [...]
(Read More)12th Jun 09
Recession good for business at Poundland
by Harry Oldfield
www.poundland.co.uk Poundland, where all items are sold for £1, has seen its profits more than double as increasing numbers of shoppers seek bargains in the economic downturn. For the West Midlands-based group’s financial year recently ended, pre-tax profits of £8.6 million were reported, up from the £4.2 million achieved last year.
(Read More)4th Jun 09
Marks and Spencer most respected firm in Britain
by Harry Oldfield
www.marksandspencer.com High Street retail chain Marks & Spencer has been ranked as having the best reputation of any company in Britain. Celebrating its 125th year, Marks & Spencer was named the most reputable company in the UK this week, in a large-scale survey involving the top firms in the country. M&S bested major names ranging [...]
(Read More)28th May 09
Half price offer on London theatre tickets
by Harry Oldfield
www.lastminute.com Until 29 May, theatre tickets at 50 per cent off are being offered on Lastminute.com for a number of London shows. Tickets to “Chicago”, for example, that are normally £59 have been reduced to £29.50, and for “Grease”, top-priced seats are available for £26.75, instead of £53.50.
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