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For sale sign on Extremepie.com
The Extreme Sports Company, a brand management firm behind the Extreme Sports Channel, has put its ecommerce shop Extremepie.com on the market. The decision comes after a six-month review that concluded the business should focus solely on its licensing activities. Chief executive Al Gosling says he would consider a full sale of Extremepie’s assets, or a licensing deal that sees the Extreme Sports Company continue to support Extremepie.
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Royal Mail names new boss
Royal Mail has appointed its first-ever female chief executive to head up the postal carrier. Moya Greene, who is currently president and chief executive of Canada Post Corporation, will take up her new role in mid July.
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Petmeds opens up European websites
London-based pet supplies etailer Petmeds.co.uk has launched local-language websites for France, Germany, and Spain. Shoppers on the Continent can now buy from the company's entire range including medicines and food. Petmeds had initially expanded its international reach delivering nonfood items to Ireland, France, Germany, Spain, Portugal, Italy, and the Netherlands in late 2009.
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Sales and profits up at New Look
Apparel retailer New Look recorded a 17.7 percent rise in underlying profit to £163 million in the year ending 27th March. Turnover also rose, up 10.7 percent to £1.46 billion. New Look remained tight-lipped about its return to the stock market after postponing its flotation in February.
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Ocado preps for IPO
Ocado has appointed five banks ahead of its float on the stock exchange next month. Ocado’s planned flotation is estimated to value the online grocer at £1 billion.
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New name for HDN
Delivery firm Home Delivery Network (HDN) is to rebrand as Yodel. The new brand incorporates the domestic businesses of DHL Express, which HDN acquired earlier this year.
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St Ives buys Occam
Print services firm St Ives plc has acquired data marketing company Occam DM in a deal rumoured to be worth up to £12.6 million.
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LAST CHANCE TO BOOK! CATALOGUE EXCHANGE ANNUAL SUMMIT 2010
The Catalogue Exchange Annual Summit is less than a week away and there are limited places still available. It takes place on Wednesday 9th June at the Kensington Town Hall. As one of the key events in CatEx's year, the Annual Summit provides a unique day of timely, constructive discussion and debate. This year's keynote speaker will be John Hinchcliffe, Group Marketing Director at N Brown. CatEx will also be welcoming three senior executives of major multi-channel retailers; Nick Wheeler, Founder and Chairman of Charles Tyrwhitt shirts, Iain Burgess, Chief Executive of BVG Airflo Ltd and Graham Winn, Director and Co-owner of Flowercard. Will Treasure, a director of Javelin Group, will also lead a session. The second part of the summit will feature dozens of round table sessions, led by industry experts, which will run across the afternoon. They will offer informative and constructive discussions, allowing delegates to follow the threads that interest them most. The day will conclude with a networking drinks reception kindly sponsored by Abacus. Tickets for the Annual Summit are priced at £155+vat for CatEx members and £255+vat for non-members. To book your place, or for further information about the day, click here or contact Naomi on 08718 555 545.
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ECMOD 2010 - REGISTER NOW!
The ECMOD Exhibition and Conference is set to be bigger and better than ever this year as it celebrates its twentieth anniversary. It takes place on October 6th and 7th at the Earls Court Exhibition Centre in London. The event is Europe’s leading conference and exhibition for catalogue, online and multi-channel sellers. Exhibition stands are booking up quickly so call the team now to discuss the options available. A number of high impact sponsorship opportunities are also on offer this year. Call the ECMOD team now on 01271 866112. Alternatively, visit ecmod360.co.uk.
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The case for QR codes
Whilst relatively new to the UK, 2D mobile marketing is steadily gaining popularity and becoming more effective as another tool in the marketing arsenal. So what are 2D and QR codes, and what can they do for your business and your multichannel customer experience? Click here to find out more.
Coming up in Catalogue e-business...
The June issue of Catalogue e-business is due to land on desks within the next few days. If you don’t subscribe, here’s a taste of what you’re missing out on:
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A special focus on website usability testing—what it is and how to do it
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Advice on building and nurturing your brand
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Q&A with Stewart Houlgrave of Hotter Comfort Concept
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PLUS the Multichannel Year Book, commemorating this year’s ECMOD Awards ceremony
And much more…
To advertise, contact the Catalogue e-business sales team on 01271 866112 or at sales@catalog-biz.com.
To subscribe, contact Jill Sweet on 01271 866221 or at subs@catalog-biz.com.
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