The Co-operative Group, the UK’s largest mutual retailer, today announces a solid trading performance for the fourth quarter, against the backdrop of a tough trading environment, exacerbated by the severe weather conditions.
Food store exteriorAcross the Trading Group – which encompasses all Co-operative Group retail businesses, but excludes financial services – like-for-like sales fell by…
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Premium Wellington boot brand, Hunter, enjoyed a busy year in 2010 with sales rocketing and the brand being in particular demand during the cold snap when customers sought out these hard-working and reliable boots to get them to their destinations during all the snow in December. Not only are they waterproof and the perfect choice…
Ian Brookes, the founder of online workwear retailer eBrookes.co.uk, toasted the new year with a fresh site and fresh promotions to match, and Brookes entering his 8th year in trading, insisted this will be his most exciting year yet.
eBrookes.co.uk, one of the UK’s leading quality discounted workwear suppliers, have long been associated with their impressive…
We have reached the end of the ‘noughties’ and the beginning of a New Year and new decade. With the snow spell looking to be over and the ice conditions left behind in 2010, this January is the perfect month to start venturing outside again, and Outdoor Look are with you every step of the…
Its been a busy few months for Decker’s Outdoor, owners of the hugely popular Ugg Australia brand as the top selling footwear company catches it breath after some of the busiest months in their history. Uggs are always in demand in the run up to Christmas, they make great gifts and they have long been…
The number of people looking to buy their dog food from online shopping sites is growing steadily and has been unaffected by the recession.
That's according to Swell Pets, one of the UK's fastest growing online pet retailers.
The Hyde-based firm has examined national and international Internet search data which shows that searches for dog food have…
One of the UK’s leading online pet superstores Swell Pets is advising customers to stock up on dog food and cat food now, in advance of the next spate of bad weather.
Swell Pets has seen a rise in the sales of bulk buys, particularly of the Arden Grange dog food range, which is rich in glucosamine,…
Now your favorite bridal store, Best for Bride has introduced Feri Jewellry in their online store. Now, you can pick your dazzling collection of wedding jewelry right from the comfort of your home. Feri Jewellry gives you a chance to visit their store and win receive a gift certificate of $100.
January 4, 2011:…
The last few weeks has seen the UK covered in snow, the roads, rails and skies brought to a standstill and severe weather warnings issued across various media channels. At times like this, when the harsh winter sets in, it is important that people take the necessary precautions to insure they are safe and warm.…
The large amount of snowfall the country has experienced over the last couple of weeks has caused numerous problems to road, rail and those wanting to take to the skies to spend Christmas in exotic locations. Amongst the countless disgruntled travellers there are still a few who are counting their lucky stars; those who are…
The Bleak weather outlook at the Christmas rush sees many stay indoors to do their Christmas shopping, with record sales recorded at Purekit.com
Two weeks of bitter cold, snow and ice has kept many Christmas shoppers indoors, however the current thaw has seen shoppers head out in their droves to make up for lost…
The current Arctic weather conditions in the UK have triggered a surge in visitors at Onshoes.com, looking for warm yet stylish footwear to cope with the cold.
Onshoes.com is a relatively new website catering to fashionable footwear lovers keen to find out the latest news and gossip from the world’s elite fashion designers. The…
The Fast Track 100 league table ranks Britain's 100 private companies with the fastest growing sales over the latest three years.
Menkind is a multi channel retail business offering a wide and interesting choice of men’s gifts through a number of stores across the UK and website www.menkind.co.uk
The year ending March 2010 has been Menkind’s…
It has been revealed that Santa will be breaking new records. With All Fancy Dress launching new Santa costumes, demands for the suits have astonishingly increased and are already beginning to sell out.
Last year Santa costumes were extremely popular with party goers. However, this year Santa is set to become a best seller.…
With only a few more sleeps to go until Christmas day and the arctic weather engulfing much of the UK, there is a definite festive feeling in the air. With sprits usually set to ‘high’ this time of year, its important the freezing temperatures don’t impact mood or productivity. It can be difficult getting out…
The cold snap which has accompanied British winter time for the past few years has arrived early this year, as we have just experienced the coldest November for many years. For some though, the blustering snow winds and icey terrain merely makes up part of the challenge, as Britain’s most enthused outdoors folk took to…
Milanoo introduces its new range of products. Now you can get soft toys of your favorite toon characters at Milanoo.com. From now on, Milanoo is just not another online shopping store where you can get your garments, handbags and accessories or footwear. The appeal of the store has expanded to include the fabulous range of soft toys…
Topshop has launched its new Christmas fashion film, which highlights the key trends for this year's Christmas period and the party season.
The festive fashion film is directed by Angelo Pennetta and features model Ashley Smith and stylist Francesca Burns showing off the hottest pieces for the Christmas period this year.
The video helps…
BabyStuffGifts.com, a popular online retailer of personalized baby gifts and personalized baby toys today announced that they’ve expanded their holiday shipping service to meet the demands of the last minute Christmas shopper.
“We’ re very excited to be able to provide our holiday shoppers the option of having their personalized baby gifts shipped directly to…
Sofa specialist CSL is set to create 30 new jobs in Lincoln with the launch of a new home interiors store at St Mary’s Shopping Centre on St Marks Square.
The new store, which will open on Boxing Day, is CSL’s 18th in the North of England and represents an investment of £500,000. The…
CheapSingleBeds.org.uk is proud to introduce its line up of price busting single beds, all of their single bed frames may be bought for under £150. At a time of year when family budgets are stretched to the limit some might struggle to discover room in their spending budget for a new bed. Numerous folks commonly…
Christmas is approaching faster than you think and with time running out to purchase the perfect presents for your loved ones The Handpicked Collection has put together a list of its best selling gift ideas to make shopping this Christmas totally hassle free. Some of these featured products have been best sellers for years, and in…
Masses of curvy women rushed to the SLS Hotel in Beverly Hills, California for a chance to audition for the launch of PZI JeansLisaRaye Collection Model Search. Over 3000 women applied andapproximately 800 women made it to the final casting. Women of all shades, colors and hourglass curves turned out in hopes of being selected as…
As Christmas fast approaches, it’s an exciting time of year for any business or retailer. But for Ian Brookes and his online workwear site, ebrookes.co.uk, it’s a case of Christmas coming early. eBrookes.co.uk, one of the UK’s leading quality discounted workwear suppliers, have recently added an array of quality workwear brands to their already impressive…
Bedding is an important accessory of every house. It is very natural that if you have the right kind of bedding in the house the whole look of the house changes. If you look at the bedding accessories offered by Milanoo.com you will be simply amazed to come across some of the wonderful bed covers…
BabyStuffGifts.com, a leading online baby boutique specializing in personalized baby gifts and personalized baby gift baskets, today announced the addition of new Little Worm and Company hand-painted ceramic plates and ornaments in time for the upcoming holiday season.
“We are very excited to announce the addition of Little Worm and Company hand-painted personalized ceramics to…
Christmas is weeks away. With last year being one of the coldest on record in the UK, and with this year set to be even colder, you may not have to travel too far to sample a ski climate, even if there is not quite the same standard of mountain peaks and designated Ski facilities.…
December brings us a fantastic gift idea for everybody, just in time for Christmas. Introducing the amazing Chatimal Hamster interactive toy! This talkative toy is sold at men’s gifts retailer Menkind and is sure to be a huge hit Christmas hit with children and adults alike.
The talking interactive hamster, which comes out in December,…
As the inventor of modern day reusable and eco-friendly diapering products for babies, FuzziBunz Cloth Diapers today announces it has taken home top honors in two categories at the prestigious Stevie Awards for Women in Business. The FuzziBunz One-Size Cloth Diaper, the most adjustable one-size cloth diaper, was named “Best New Product of the Year,”…
The Co-operative Group’s leadership position in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has again been recognised at a prestigious awards ceremony.
The Group won the award for CSR at the influential ninth annual National Business Awards in partnership with Orange held at Grosvenor House in London
Peter Marks, Group Chief Executive, who won the Orange Leader of…