JD Sports launches discount brand

Get the Label is a new discount ecommerce site and print catalogue from retailer JD Sports Fashion. It sells casual apparel and footwear for adults and children from brands such as Converse, Lacoste, and Timberland.

Figleaves expands beyond lingerie

No longer satisfied with selling only lingerie, etailer Figleaves has expanded its merchandise range to include womenswear as well as apparel for men and children. In addition to its own-brand collection of both women’s and men’s casual apparel, Figleaves offers items from outside brands including Birkenstock, Speedo, and Ted Baker.

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VAT cut did boost sales

The government`s December cut in VAT by 2.5 points was widely criticised by businesses as requiring too much effort for too little reward. But according to the Centre for Economics and Business Research (CEBR), the reduction actually did pay off. The CEBR estimates that although the tax cut will cost the government £4 billion-£5 billion in lost funds, it will end up generating an additional £8 billion-£9 billion in retail sales.

Don Libey to take part in Catalogue Exchange Annual Summit

US futurist Don Libey will address the June 3rd gathering of Catalogue Exchange members at its annual summit. Taking place in the Council Chamber at Kensington Town Hall, the day’s proceedings will encompass member debate on current issues as well as in-depth discussion of key topics via hosted round tables. With just 170 places on offer the day is expected to be a complete sell out by the end of the month. Click here for more information.

Waitrose, Ocado food fight

Waitrose will no longer charge for home delivery as it tries to steal market share from other supermarkets’ delivery services. Meanwhile, web grocer Ocado, which sells and delivers Waitrose products within the M25, will be cutting prices so that it offers those goods cheaper than Waitrose itself does in its stores.

Two Right Feet in administration

KPMG Restructuring was appointed administrator of nursery products etailer Two Right Feet, which traded online as Two Left Feet. In a letter dated 31st March, the date of administration, KPMG wrote to customers informing them that the business had ceased to trade and was unable to fulfil any outstanding orders. Most of the company’s 24 staff were made redundant.

Amy Africa, John Lenser confirmed for ECMOD

The ECMOD2009 conference programme is close to completion. The conference will offer delegates a choice of high impact sessions across its four consecutive tracks including special feature Catalogue Exchange member content. The exhibition hall has been redesigned to include an International Boulevard featuring vendors of international marketing and support services alongside a Catalogue Exchange Village which will host an array of CatEx associate member companies. The event takes place on October 7th-8th at Earls Court Exhibition Centre. www.ecmod360.co.uk

In the April issue of Catalogue e-business

• Special focus on the distribution centre
• How to cut costs by cleaning up your house file
• Q&A with Hut Group CEO Matthew Moulding
• Plus our annual operations software roundup

In case you missed it: Cat X Factor highlights

If you were unable to attend the Cat X Factor conference in London on 2nd April, you missed out on a wealth of actionable advice from ecommerce diva Amy Africa and SEO guru Stephan Spencer. To help you out, we’ve compiled some highlights from their sessions at www.catalog-biz.com. To read “Quick tips from Amy Africa”, click here. For “The latest SEO best practice” from Stephan Spencer, click here.