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ECMOD Direct Commerce Awards - a few seats remaining!
This year's prestigious ECMOD Direct Commerce Awards is to be held next Wednesday 6th April at the Lancaster London and with tickets flying out the door it's going to be a hugely successful evening. With representatives from all the shortlisted companies and many of their suppliers and clients in attendance, the networking potential on the night is not to be sniffed at. There are still some tickets remaining for the lucky few. For more information visit the website www.ecmod360.co.uk/Awards or contactjenny@ecmod.com 01271 866112
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Amazon launches new cloud streaming service
Amazon has launched a new online service to give customers the opportunity to upload and store their files on the Amazon server and play and view them on a smartphone or computer. The ‘cloud’ technology makes it easier for consumers to access their digital content on the move. This launch puts Amazon ahead of their competitors Google and Apple who are both thought to be developing this service. |
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Directory boosts sales at Next
Cataloguer/retailer Next announced record group pretax profits of £551 million in the year ending January 2011—up 9 percent on the previous fiscal year. Group revenues were also up, by 1 percent, to £3.54 billion. Highlighting the importance of the direct channel, Next says its home shopping arm Next Directory now accounts for 27 percent of group sales and 40 percent of profits. Sales at the Next Directory division were £935.5 million, up 7.1 percent on last year.
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LVCR reduced to £15
Delivering the budget last Wednesday, Chancellor George Osborne said that from November 2011, Low Value Consignment Relief (LVCR) will be reduced from £18 to £15. The move seeks to prevent the abuse of a tax loophole that allows businesses operating out of the Channel Islands to sell goods with a value of less than £18 without VAT. The government said it will review the matter again in 2012. |
MBO at TJ Hughes
Discount department store chain TJ Hughes has undergone a management buyout backed by private equity firm Endless. Its previous owner, Silverfleet Capital, had bought the business in 2003 and in that time grown the store portfolio from 37 to 57 stores. |
Asos.com installs recommendation technology
Asos.com has added personalised recommendation technology from Fredhopper to its website. The behavioural targeting software provides recommendations to customers based on what they’ve previously bought and on similar purchase behaviours of others to increase cross-sell and upselling opportunities.
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Sales and profits rise at Stanley Gibbons
Stanley Gibbons, the stamps and collectibles specialist, reports that sales in the year ended 31st December rose 13 percent to £26.4 million. Adjusted pretax profit, before exceptional charges, was also on the increase—up 8 percent to £4.5 million. For more on Stanley Gibbons’ plans for 2011 see the March issue of Catalogue e-business |
Profits up at Screwfix
Profits at DIY and tools retailer/cataloguer Screwfix rose 24.7 percent in the year to 29th January 2011, to £28 million. At parent company Kingfisher, which also operates B&Q, UK and Ireland retail profits were up 11.8 percent to £243 million. |
The Mail & Express Delivery Show 2011
The mail and Express Delivery Show is a unique forum that brings together operators, shippers, industry suppliers and high volume generators of post and parcels and will be held this year on 7th April at the Novotel Hotel, Hammersmith. The Show tackles the key issues in the market, with a high profile range of industry speakers, an accompanying showcase exhibition and a networking drinks reception. Visitors to the Catalogue Exchange Round Table day or ECMOD Direct Commerce Awards can benefit from a 20 percent discount on the Mail & Express Delivery Show For more information visit www.triangle.eu.com/MEDS or call Natasha Wilson on +44(0)1628 642910 e: natasha.wilson@triangle.eu.com. |
Catalogue Exchange to exhibit at the ECMOD Direct Commerce Show
Catalogue Exchange, the Multi-Channel Industry UK Trade Body, have confirmed they will be exhibiting at this year's ECMOD Direct Commerce Show on 30th Nov & 1st Dec at the Business Design centre in islington. They join a growing list of exhibitors who understand the value of participation at this high profile Conference and exhibition. For more information visit the www.ecmod360.co.uk/Exhibition or call stuart Martin 01271 866112 email: stuarmartin@ecmod.com |
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Seven easy tips for creating better catalogues
With a special feature on catalogue creative, the April edition of Catalogue e-business lands on desks next week. If you can’t wait that long, click here to read seven tips to help you create better performing catalogues
To subscribe to our print edition, contact Jill Sweet on 01271 866221 or at subs@catalog-biz.com. To advertise, contact the Catalogue e-business sales team on 01271 866112 or at sales@catalog-biz.com. |
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