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Findel raises £81 million
Multititle mailer Findel reports that it has succeeded in raising £81 million in its recent rights issue. The company – whose brands include the Studio and Ace credit-based catalogues, etailers IWantOneofThose.com and Kitbag.com, and educational supplies cataloguers Hope Education and GLS – intends to use the money to reduce its debt.
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Cath Kidston posts double-digit gains
The recession doesn’t seem to be hurting homewares and textiles brand Cath Kidston much. Profits rose nearly 59 percent, to £4.6 million for the year ended in March; sales climbed 63 percent, to £31.3 million.
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Executive shake-up at Abel & Cole
The managing director of Abel & Cole, Duncan Gibson, has left the organic-foods company. Replacing him is chief executive Stephen Richards. Abel & Cole recently admitted that trading has been “difficult” of late, as more consumers are growing their own veg and cutting back their spending.
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Craghoppers hops across the pond
Regatta Group is readying US versions of its websites for its Craghoppers and Bear Grylls outdoor apparel brands. All products will ship from the UK, but the company will use a US-based returns centre.
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Wiggle adds language, currency options to site
Bicycle etailer Wiggle now enables shoppers to view its website in French, German, Japanese, and Spanish as well as English. Shoppers can also select to pay in Australian, Canadian, New Zealand, or US dollars; Danish, Norwegian, or Swedish kroner; euros; or yen in addition to pounds sterling. Goods can be shipped to 70 countries worldwide. To promote the international expansion, Wiggle has been advertising in cycling magazines in France, Germany, and Spain.
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ECMOD2009 conference – Don't miss the Early Bird offer! Only 2 days left!
This year's world-class multi-track conference has adopted the theme “Driving Profitability” and features over 60 top speakers from the US and UK. The conference covers all the burning issues, latest developments, new strategies and techniques for driving profitability in b2b and b2c enterprises. A full programme along with speakers and early bird rates are available to download here. The Early Bird offer ends 15th August, so don't delay!
The latest companies confirmed to exhibit are DMS Jersey, Expert Register & Garnett Dickinson Print. These join a raft of specialist suppliers getting ready to wow ECMOD visitors and delegates. Exciting new features for 2009 include the International Boulevard, Catalogue Exchange Village, and a custom built Deluxe Theatre which will accommodate free seminars. Companies interested in exhibiting should call Jill or Karen on 01271 866112 without delay to avoid disappointment.
Follow us on Twitter for the latest updates: twitter.com/ecmodshow. Visiting the exhibition is entirely free of charge and you can register to do so now and be kept abreast of all the special deals exhibitors are offering during the show.
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Catalogue Exchange/ECMOD Supplier Awards - 7th October 2009
The entry form for the FOUR new categories for Suppliers to enter in this year's Catalogue Exchange/ECMOD Supplier Awards is now available to download here. The closing date for entries is Monday 7th September. These all-new specialist supplier awards are designed to highlight the incredible contribution that our valued supplier organisations bring to the catalogue & online trading sector.
We hope that client side executives throughout the sector will want to support this celebration by nominating those suppliers who have assisted their businesses throughout the year. Download the client nomination form here. All details must be personally completed by the nominating executive, be dated and signed and be able to be verified.
These sought after Awards will be presented at the official ECMOD HQ Hotel - The Copthorne Tara, Kensington, on 7th October. Tickets for the evening which, whilst not being fully black tie, does ask for smart evening dress are priced at £95 + vat per person or £950 + vat per table of ten for the full evening including dinner. These tickets are on sale now. There will also be tickets available for the evening’s cocktail reception & Awards presentation without dinner at £45 + vat per person. Please contact Sam or Leanne for further information on 0871 855 5545.
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In offers we trust: five tips for more-effective promotions
Special offers can help drive traffic and sales. But if implemented incorrectly, they can also erode customers’ faith in your brand. For advice on how to make promotions work for, and not against, your business, click here.
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The layman’s guide to improving email deliverability
Email deliverability involves a number of complexities. But as a nonspecialist, what do you need to know to ensure that your outbound marketing messages reach their intended recipients? Find out at catalog-biz.com.
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Coming Up in Catalogue e-business
- September issue: special focus on technology, plus the ECMOD Preview
- October issue: special focus on marketing 2.0 – mobile, social media, video, and more
For information about advertising, contact a Catalogue e-business sales executive on 01271 866112 or at sales@catalog-biz.com. To subscribe, contact Jill Sweet on 01271 866112 or at subs@catalog-biz.com. |
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The UK Catalogue & Home Shopping Market 2009
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Advertise your latest vacancies in CataloguesCatalogues. Use this one stop medium to recruit best sector candidates. Click here for the latest rates or call us on 01271 866112.
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Head of Marketing and Online
Excellent salary plus car and bonus
Cambridgeshire
Marshalls Seeds is an award winning, market leading mail order company operating in the booming horticulture and gardening sector. As part of a major group, Marshalls is the undisputed leader in its market sector and renowned for its product innovation, customer service and catalogue marketing. It continues to enjoy substantial year on year growth in both sales and profits. As a result we now seek an individual to take charge of a seven figure marketing budget, play a critical role in helping the development of the company and make a significant contribution in doubling the turnover over the next three years.
Reporting to the Managing Director, you will manage a full-time team of 5 individuals and plan and oversee all marketing activity across the web, catalogue and other channels. Specifically you will plan and develop all campaigns, developing and implementing marketing programmes for catalogues and promotions, both online and offline. You will oversee e-commerce, mail order, web marketing activity and manage the customer contact centre, with direct responsibility for all customer recruitment and retention. Above all else you will be accountable for all marketing spend and its return on investment.
We are seeking a direct marketer who has experience of managing catalogue and e-commerce marketing programmes coupled with strong database marketing skills. You will already possess experience of managing teams; have strong numeracy skills and proven commercial acumen. It will be vital that you have the personal style and social guile to create working relationships with a wide and diverse range of colleagues and suppliers. A keen gardener or someone who can become passionate about the company’s products will also be a factor in identifying the appropriate candidate. In addition to a very competitive salary, benefits will include car scheme, bonus, pension and health insurance. A relocation package is available if necessary.
To apply, please forward your details to our advising consultant Russell White at russell@premcons.com quoting reference M6484. Details forwarded to the client directly or through third parties will be passed to Premier Consultants.
THE BARLEY MOW CENTRE, 10 BARLEY MOW PASSAGE, LONDON W4 4PH.
TELEPHONE: 020 8996 9940. FACSIMILE: 020 8987 0212.
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Are you looking for a new challenge?Advertise in CataloguesCatalogues Talent Shop and you will reach the desktops of thousands of potential employers in the catalogue and home shopping sector. The service is completely free of charge and includes a free confidential reply email address if required.
To place your advert in Talent Shop email your 30 word profile to jenny@ecmod.com and it will appear in the next available issue.
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Experienced DM professional seeks contract or consultancy role. I have worked in senior marketing, merchandising & ecommerce positions for some of the most respected companies in the home shopping arena. Passionate about data analysis and insight; its practical use in traditional and new media communication resulting in real ROI. I would suit an ambitious business looking towards their next phase of growth.
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If you would like to find out more about the above postings please email your contact details to jenny@ecmod.com and they will be forwarded to the advertiser.
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