|
Share this newsletter...
   
Top Stories...
WorldStores secures investment
WorldStores, the ECMOD Award-winning online retailer, has secured funding for its next stage of growth. Advent Venture Partners and WorldStores’ existing investor Balderton have provided funds of £8.5 million. The investment will allow WorldStores to expand into new categories and develop its service offering.
Alford-Burnett to depart after record turnover at The White Company
Retailer/cataloguer The White Company experienced its fastest sales growth in four years. The upmarket brand, known for its white homewares and bed linen, saw sales increase 22 percent in the year to 26th March, to £102 million—exceeding £100 million for the first time. EBITDA also rose, to £10.7 million—up 37 percent on last year and ahead of management expectations. Announcing the results, Patricia Alford-Burnett confirmed she would be stepping down at the end of the year to pursue other business interests after five years with the company.
Sponsor's message
Other News...
Supplier of the Year Awards 2011
This terrific must-attend event takes place in The Gallery Hall, Business Design Centre on Wednesday 30th November from 6.30pm – 8.30pm. Bringing together a dynamic group from ECMOD Direct Commerce Show and Data Driven Business Week, CatEx Direct Commerce Association & Direct Commerce magazine to celebrate a great day of learning, sharing and interchange over informal drinks and canapes with the added excitement of these very special client nominated awards. For more information click here.
CultBeauty completes first-round funding
CultBeauty.co.uk, an online seller of beauty products, has closed its first round of funding led by former Net-a-Porter finance director Murray Salmon. He is partnered on the board by fellow Net-a-Porter alumnus, former chief operating officer Mark Quinn-Newall. Cult Beauty was launched in 2008 by Jessice DeLuca Moore and Alexia Inge. The London-based business has experienced a year-on-year revenue growth of 300 percent since launch.
Jack Wills gets set for sale or float
According to published reports, preppy apparel retailer Jack Wills is gearing up for a sale or float next year that could value the company at some £500 million.
JD Williams invests in mobile
JD Williams, the N Brown-owned home shopping company with titles including Simply Be and Jacamo, has commissioned Starfish 360, a mobile commerce company, to help develop its future m-commerce strategy. JD Williams currently operates 25 separate websites and generates almost 50 percent of turnover online.
ECMOD Direct Commerce Show - register for FREE!
This year's show will be held on 30th Nov & 1st Dec at the Business Design Centre in London. Visitors to the show will get the opportunity to meet with a wide range of suppliers whilst also benefitting from fantastic networking opportunities and free seminars. It's simple and quick to register, just click here. Once registered we'll keep you updated with all our show news, including the latest on this year's newest feature - the Inspiration Theatre! For more information call Jenny on 01271 866112, or email info@ecmod.com.
DRL predicts strong growth
DRL, the online retailer of white goods and appliances, has forecasted £250 million in sales for the current financial year—up 47 percent on the £170 million it recorded in the year to 31st March. The prediction comes as DRL posted a 50 percent increase in like-for-like sales since March, with flagship brand Appliances Online reporting like-for-likes up by 158 percent in the last three months. Among its plans for continued growth in 2011 is expanding the marketing department and constructing a new web platform.
Promotion at Kiddicare
Nursery products retailer Kiddicare has promoted technology officer Simon Harrow to chief operating officer.
Ten simple rules for subject line success
The importance of a strong subject line in any email communication can’t be stressed enough. A good one can lead to better open rates and higher conversions while a bad one renders even the best creative worthless. Click here for some guidelines on how to make the best possible impact.
Did you know we now have two subscription options?
We know that our subscribers love receiving their copies of Direct Commerce; that’s why we’re committed to continue producing a print version of the magazine. Subscribe now and for £65, you will receive a year’s worth of issues, as well as all our supplements and access to subscriber-only content on our website. Alternatively, you can opt for an online-only subscription costing just £45 year—or as we’d like to think of it—87p a week!
To start your subscription to Direct Commerce today, call +44 (0) 1271 866112, or email subs@catalog-biz.com
To advertise in the print edition of Direct Commerce or on the www.catalog-biz.com website, contact our sales team on +44 (0) 1271 866112 or email sales@catalog-biz.com.
Follow Direct Commerce...
|
|
Click here to download your copy
__________________________
Click here to nominate your suppliers
Marketing Director
Edinburgh
Six figure package + Equity
As Marketing Director, you will have full responsibility for setting the strategy and managing the marketing budget to promote the business, enhance brand awareness and deliver growth. It is vital you are a passionate, determined individual who will thrive within an entrepreneurial environment. You must be an established sales and marketing professional, with a track record of exceeding customer acquisition targets within an online consumer facing business. You may be ready to step out of corporate life and be searching for an opportunity to lead an exciting growth story, or be someone who has been instrumental in taking a business through rapid development and is driven to do it again.
Please respond with a full CV and salary details to Colette Brown.
Email: dietchef@oryxes.co.uk
Closing date for applications is 17 August 2011
INTERIM OPENINGS
Marketing Director
Maternity leave cover.
Central London for niche multi-channel apparel retailer. Demanding role for fully skilled personable candidate, proven team leadership abilities, analytical, with great flair. c£100k pro rata. Interviewing now for October start date.
To be considered for this role please email your CV to
Karen@expertregister.net
Business Development Executive
Maternity leave cover for successful, highly regarded design agency.
You’ll be developing its pitch/sales pipeline in a defined sector of the market. Proven success in a similar role together with a good network of contacts, drive, energy, and tenacity essential. Will not suit an aggressive sales person but a skilled relationship builder who can identify and develop new business opportunities.
To be considered for this role please email your CV to Karen@expertregister.net
Similar openings coming soon.
We welcome all enquiries from recruiters seeking talented individuals
for permanent and interim roles in all disciplines at all levels. Send brief details
of your requirement – without commitment and in confidence & we’ll get back to you - to jane@expertregister.net
Jobs Each week we offer companies or individuals the opportunity to advertise their situations vacant. When you are in the market to recruit skilled permanent and interim personnel you need to be sure that your requirement reaches the cream of experienced candidates. With CataloguesCatalogues you can most definitely achieve that, as many reader businesses will attest, at unbelievably low rates. Click here for the latest rates or call us on 01271 866112. 
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 own advert in Talent Shop, email your 30 word profile to info@ecmod.com and it will appear in the next available issue.
Follow ECMOD Exhibition
& Conference on twitter
|
