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CatEx takes a stand against amendments to EU Directive
Catalogue Exchange (CatEx) has launched a campaign calling on the government to abandon the proposals to amend the Consumer Rights Directive, which could see retailers forced to sell into all countries within the EU and offer free returns. The trade body's advisory board is working in partnership with the British Retail Consortium to lobby against the amendments and to call for a further review. It’s also calling on its members to lobby their MEPs, to ensure they are more aware of the wider impact of this legislation. More information on CatEx can be found at www.catalogueexchange.co.uk.
HMV divests Waterstone’s
Entertainment products retailer HMV Group has sold its bookstore chain Waterstone’s to a fund controlled by Russian billionaire Alexander Mamut for £53 million. Mamut already owns 6.7 percent of HMV Group. In a trading statement accompanying the announcement, HMV revealed that in the 17 weeks ended 30th April, total HMV sales were down 16.6 percent and Waterstone’s sales fell 11.3 percent. In the year to 24th April 2010, Waterstone's made a trading profit of £2.8 million against turnover of £514 million.
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YUDU Report Shows 38% of Catalog-App Users Opt-in to Share Data
After introducing an iPad App solution for cataloguers to improve reach and increase sales, a report on YUDU customer apps found 38% of Catalog-App users opt-in to share their data with the retailer. The branded 'container apps' can house unlimited content, acting as a new marketing channel to reach a captive, high-net worth audience. YUDU Catalog-App customers include Lands’ End and Lakeland. YUDU are offering 25% off all Catalog-Apps in May. More info.
Jimmy Choo sold
Luxury products group Labelux, which owns perfume maker Coty, has acquired footwear brand Jimmy Choo from TowerBrook Capital Partners. The transaction has the full support of Jimmy Choo’s senior management led by founder and chief creative officer Tamara Mellon OBE and chief executive officer Joshua Schulman, who will remain with Jimmy Choo in their existing capacity.
Marks & Spencer grows profits
Marks & Spencer says it had a “good year with growth in market share in all areas”. Pretax profits rose 11 percent, from £702.7 million last year to £780.6 million in the year ended 2nd April. M&S Direct sales were up 31 percent in the year, while international sales grew by 6.1 percent, accounting for 10.3 percent of total group revenues.
Direct Tech to exhibit at the ECMOD Direct Commerce Show
US based multi-channel merchandising solutions comapny, Direct Tech, are the latest to sign up for this year's Show at the Business Design Centre on 30th November & 1st December. They join a growing list of exhibitors who understand the value of participation at this high profile international Conference and Exhibition. For more information visit the www.ecmod360.co.uk/Exhibition or call stuart Martin 01271 866112 email: stuart@ecmod.com
Postal Services Bill moves through House of Lords
The Postal Services Bill has cleared its way through the House of Lords and any amendments made to it will now be considered by the House of Commons on 9th June. Among the changes to the Bill are extra regulatory certainty to Royal Mail and more reporting requirements on the part of the government.
Aurora Fashions offers 90-minute delivery in London
Aurora Fashions, the owner of Coast, Oasis and Warehouse, has launched 90-minute delivery across all its brands. The service is provided by Shutl and allows customers in London to order and receive goods within 90 minutes.
Abcam buys US antibodies producer
Abcam, a Cambridge-based producer, marketer and distributor of antibodies, has bought US-based MitoSciences Inc for $6.0 million (£3.7 million). Mito Sciences is a provider of mitochondrial antibodies with a catalogue of more than 200 products. In the year ended 31st December 2010, it had product revenues of $2.1 million (£1.3 million), the majority of which came from customers based in the USA.
Amazon to create 900 jobs in Edinburgh
Amazon is to open a new customer service centre in Edinburgh, creating 500 permanent and 400 temporary jobs. The new facility is supported by a £1.8 million grant from Scottish Development International to help train new staff and support the construction and fit-out of the new premises, expected to open in August 2011.
Compare and contrast: Radley
British accessories brand Radley claims on its website that its “love for hand-crafted, distinctive designs is reflected in all of our products, as is our slightly eccentric Britishness!” We’ve often written about the appeal of British brands to American consumers. So how does Radley translate its appeal on its website? Let’s take a closer look...
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This month sees Catalogue e-business relaunch as Direct Commerce. As part of the revamp, we’ve reviewed our subscription rate—and lowered it! A year’s subscription is now just £65. That’s our best price yet and a £20 saving on the previous annual rate.
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UK Sales and Marketing Manager
Map Marketing, the leaders in business mapping and map-related consumer gifts are looking to recruit a UK Sales and Marketing Manager to expand their B2B, B2C and B2E product sales within the UK.
Direct marketing experience and an energetic self-driven approach are essential.
Based in Wandsworth, the position offers a starting salary of £28k reviewable after 6 months. An incentive bonus package is also offered.
Please email CV in the first instance to rogereh@mapmarketing.com
International Sales and Marketing Manager
Map Marketing, the leaders in business mapping and map-related consumer gifts are looking to recruit an International Sales and Marketing Manager to expand the online and offline overseas sales of their B2B and B2C products.
Experience of selling into overseas markets (especially into northern Europe), a good understanding of direct marketing, self motivation and entrepreneurial flair are essential.
Based in Wandsworth, the position offers a starting salary of £28k reviewable after 6 months. An incentive bonus package is also offered.
Please email CV in the first instance to rogereh@mapmarketing.com
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