Monthly Archives: May 2010

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2010 New Products Featured Listed-Louis Vuitton Cosmic Series

Come another long summer day, when I was thinking how to pass long and hot summer vacation, now it was so exciting that Louis Vuitton Cosmic Handbag series come up featured on Vuitton store. If you are still preparing the accessories for your beach vacation, the louis vuitton accessories from cosmic collection are definitely something unmissable, for these would make your vacation more stylish, interesting and delightful. The cosmic handbag is just one of the members giving you splendor from beach to city.

2010 New Products Featured Listed-Louis Vuitton Cosmic Series

Available in fresh rose, blue and violet, this louis vuitton tote is interpreted with its iconic monogram and takashi murakami’s creative smile prints. Especially in summer days, the vivid, bright colors and designs would bring you incredible pleasant mood. The eclentic mix of cosmic blossom vivny and a vintage louis vuitton trunk label gives this generous tote a vibrant charm while the patent leather trimmings and golden brass details accent up its sumptuousness and modernity.

Of course, as a tote for beach vacation, it must be of great practicality. it provides a roomy capacity for your personal belongings. Open through the zip top shows interior zipped pocket and two flat pockets to separate your small accessories such as cell phone, sun cream, sunglasses etc while the cotton canvas vintage-inspired lining still illustrates its high quality. welcome to our blog for hot and new Louis vuitton review on www.louisvuitton-review.com or Top brand name handbags reviews on www.topbrands-review.com.

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CQout Announces Special Deal For Newly Registered Sellers

CQout has announced that it is targeting disaffected Chinese Sellers following unpopular eBay rules changes.

CQout Announces Special Deal For Newly Registered Sellers

In the wake of a raft of changes announced by eBay to its Marketplaces business, and a subsequent feeling of dissatisfaction amongst many of its Sellers at new fees and the new eBay Buyer Protection Plan, CQout has announced that it has these eBay refugees set firmly in its sights.

Siamak Bashi, managing director of CQout, commented: “CQout is aware that many Sellers, and those from China in particular operate at very competitive prices and narrow margins. The price changes at eBay hits those Sellers the hardest, wiping out any meager profits they are making, resulting in some Sellers giving up all together. CQout’s lower fee structure and free listings gives these Sellers a real alternative”.

CQout believes that because Sellers make a huge investment in terms of their time and effort to list a big inventory onto an online auction site, they also need the stability of knowing that the site will not be making policy and prices changes which would make their business unsustainable. The continuous alterations which eBay has made in recent months has lead to huge dissatisfaction amongst many of its Sellers, especially within the Chinese market and provided the ideal opportunity for CQout to highlight that eBay is not the only game in town.

With a track record of not making any changes to its fees over the last five years and a solid history of providing continuity and certainty for sellers who need to plan log term, CQout is in the perfect position to appeal to these disaffected eBay Marketplace customers.

To further entice new customers to add their inventories onto CQout’s listings and take advantage of the various sales opportunities it provides like its Consumer Electronics Auctions, Photographic Equipment, Computer Auctions and Music Auctions, CQout is also offering a new joining bonus for Sellers. As a gesture of good CQout has announced it is offering a cash incentive of £20 credited to all new Sellers’ accounts which are registered during June and who list their entire inventory with the auction service.

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Hotter Comfort Concept Expands Its High Street Retail Presence

Hotter Comfort Concept, UK shoe manufacturer, is bucking high street trends by opening three new stores to provide shoppers with the ultimate shoe shopping experience.

Hotter Comfort Concept Expands Its High Street Retail Presence

Since they opened their doors the new stores, in Eastbourne, Bromley and Chichester, have provided record company sales, fuelling the company’s decision to commit to a revitalized store launch programme. With stores currently located in York, Chester, Southport, Bournemouth and Kendal the Lancashire based shoe manufacturer plans to strengthen its high street presence, by creating a portfolio of 25 Hotter stores across the UK within two years.

Hotter shoe stores stand out on the high street by offering good old fashioned customer service along with quality, stylish shoes which are designed to offer improved comfort. With more than 50 years experience in looking after people’s feet, Hotter prides itself on the quality of each shoe produced and the levels of comfort that accompany them. Every shoe comes with smooth internal seams to avoid rubbing, along with deep toe boxes to allow extra room for toes to move around and flex.

Sales Director at Hotter Comfort Concept, Clive Leverett commented: “We’re the biggest shoe manufacturer in the UK and are proud to be expanding this year with a programme of new store openings. We’re excited to have secured a significant presence along the south coast in prime high street locations and we are delighted with our first few weeks of trading, in fact our stores are breaking our own opening sales records time after time.

Julie Jobe, manager at Hotter’s new Bromley store, commented: “The Hotter team here is thrilled to be part of the store launch programme and plan to create an enjoyable shopping experience for both new and existing Hotter customers. We have an extensive range of both men’s shoes and women’s shoes including stylish daywear, tasteful eveningwear, extra wide shoes, laid back leisure, women’s sandals and a range of Gore-Tex walking boots for outdoor pursuits.”

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Debenhams Announces Official Retail Partnership With Sex And The City 2

Debenhams has announced that it is to become the official retail partner for the upcoming film, Sex and the City 2.

Debenhams Announces Official Retail Partnership With Sex And The City 2

Debenhams was the official retail partner for the first ‘Sex and the City’ movie, and is now pleased to announce its sponsorship of the new film as well. The sponsorship deal has been seen as the ideal partnership for the department stores group because Debenhams provides fans with a one stop shop for ‘Sex and the City’ products and it is therefore a perfect match made in retail heaven for any aspiring Miranda, Carrie, Samantha or Charlotte.

To celebrate the partnership Debenhams is also offering four lucky customers the chance to win a trip to New York in conjunction with the eagerly anticipated ‘Sex and the City 2’ movie which is due for general release in the UK on 28th May.

The prize includes 4* hotel accommodation and $1000 spending money. Debenhams card holders will also be given the opportunity to win 50 ‘Sex and the City 2’ goody bags through a free prize draw competition.

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House of Fraser Makes Lancôme Available Online

House of Fraser, premium department store, has announced the introduction of the Lancôme makeup and skincare to its online range.

House of Fraser Makes Lancôme Available Online

The launch of the Lancôme collection through the House of Fraser website increases the groups range of top beauty brands and means that customers can now easily find Lancôme alongside some of the biggest and most exclusive names in women’s makeup and skincare.

Harnessing knowledge from L’Oreal’s haircare technologies and its groundbreaking skincare range (Absolute Precious Cells), Lancôme Advanced Research Laboratories have confirmed a link between lash structure and epidermal stem cells and their role in determining the condition of lashes. At the heart of lash follicles are numerous stem cells, which are essential for hair growth and structure. But the structure and condition of lashes can be affected daily by people’s beauty routines, and this calls for advanced care.

The new Lancôme mascara regenerates lash condition and achieves lash-by-lash volume and length as well as visibly denser lashes. The Hypnôse Precious Cells mascara features a helix shaped brush with two flat sections to capture the formula and bathe lashes; and two ridges for lash fringe definition, magnified volume and lengthening. Lancôme now offers mascara that is capable of protecting the lashes, while offering an astounding makeup result for women across the world.

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Vouchers.org.uk Acquired by ASAP Ventures

Innovative online commerce specialist ASAP Ventures Ltd announces the news that it has acquired another leading consumer site to add to its stable in the form of Vouchers.org.uk. the consumer bargains site will complement existing money-saving consumer codes site DiscountVouchers.co.uk in stable of ASAP Ventures consumer-focused sites.

Shoppers are able to use the codes and vouchers featured on DiscountVouchers.co.uk to enjoy savings on the latest fashions, home electrical and electronic goods and much more. Thanks to it acquiring Vouchers.org.uk ASAP Ventures can now offer consumers a whole new range of money-saving retail vouchers and codes.

Consumers can visit Vouchers.org.uk and get hold of numerous bargain deals which are available to use at leading outdoor shops such as G&H Direct, Gardencentre.co.uk and Greenfingers.com – offering some superb deals on summer garden gear. Shoppers can also get hold of numerous money-off voucher deals for shoes and summer footwear from the likes of Barratt’s, Onshoes.com and Priceless.

The Vouchers.org.uk website is simple to use and navigate and shoppers can quickly find the latest money-saving voucher offers arranged by product category. The categories include Clothing & Accessories, Home & Garden, Health & Beauty, Food& Drink, Sound & Vision and more besides. The site is updated regularly as well.

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New Summer Fashion Saving Codes Acquired by Bargain Offers Website DiscountVouchers.co.uk

Popular consumer money-saving site DiscountVouchers.co.uk this week introduces a range of money-saving retail codes to help Brits save on clothing, DIY gear and more this summer. As the UK climate warms up ahead of the summer season shoppers are profiting from the deals to be had at more than 300 leading stores listed on the site.

New Summer Fashion Saving Codes Acquired by Bargain Offers Website DiscountVouchers.co.uk

Currently on show on the website are bargains galore for women and men’s summer styles thanks to new vouchers redeemable at White Stuff. DiscountVouchers.co.uk has vouchers available this week for £13 off a Gymnasium Zip Hoody, £23 off Buxham Knit Longsleeved Tops and also offers on women’s skirts.

DiscountVouchers.co.uk regularly updates the money-saving deals on its site to ensure that shoppers get the best merchant voucher codes all the time. For this week and the summer season the website is offering vouchers redeemable against DIY equipment at B&Q and HomeBase, and there are bargains to be had like £15 off camping and caravanning gear from Argos and also £5 off a purchase of £50 or more at TescoDirect.

Simon Terry, managing director of DiscountVouchers.co.uk, comments, “With the weather warming up in the UK and people’s thoughts turning to summer this year we can help people to save on top fashions, DIY kit and much more besides with our latest range of bargain deals launched this week.”

Other popular stores and retailers are included in the new range of deals on the site including popular website ASOS, the online service where shoppers can buy clothing and items they’ve seen in movies and on TV. DiscountVouchers.co.uk currently has available free delivery from ASOS on all orders over £75.

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French Connection Model To Appear In Pirates Of The Caribbean

French Connection’s ‘THE WOMAN’, Astrid Bergès-Frisbey, is set to appear in the next instalment of Pirates of the Caribbean, On Stranger Tides, which is due out later this year.

Bergès-Frisbey, the current face of French Connection’s Spring Summer collection – the 2010 ‘THE WOMAN’ campaign – has been selected by producer Jerry Bruckheimer and director Rob Marshall to star in the key role of Syrena, a beautiful and alluring young mermaid, in Walt Disney Pictures/Jerry Bruckheimer Films epic adventure “Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides” the fourth in the blockbuster series of films.

Bergès-Frisbey joins Johnny Depp, returning in his iconic role of Captain Jack Sparrow, and Penelope Cruz who will play Blackbeard’s daughter. The fourth Pirates movie begins filming this June in Hawaii, Great Britain and Los Angeles. The film is slated to open on May 20, 2011.

Astrid Bergès-Frisbey was born in Barcelona of French-American and Catalan parentage and, now based in Paris, is one of France’s brightest young stars, appearing in French films “La Fille du Puisatier”, “Bruc”, “Extase”, “La Premiere Etoile” and “Un Barrage Contre le Pacifique”.

Astrid took her first steps into the fashion world fronting French Connection’s Spring Summer 10 international campaign and is set to continue working with the brand for Autumn Winter 2010.

French Connection wishes Astrid every success in her exciting new role and all the best for her future acting career.

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New Batch of Summer Savings Announced by DiscountVouchers.co.uk

Leading consumer discounted deals and vouchers website DiscountVouchers.co.uk this week announced the acquisition of a new batch of codes and deals to allow consumers to save money on shoes, clothing and other items this summer. The website offers shoppers deals which can be used at more than 300 top retailers.

Anyone who wants to refresh their footwear situation ahead of the summer can enjoy the new range of DiscountVouchers.co.uk deals and new voucher codes which offer savings at high street favourite Office Shoes. Shoppers can enjoy bargains this week including up to 75% off in the Office online sale and also great summer Gladiator Sandals from just £25.

Ladies who need some new summer clothing this year can enjoy big savings thanks to the new range of discount codes launched this week through great value deals at leading high street store Dorothy Perkins. Women and girls are able to get their hands on floral print skirts from £22 and free delivery on all orders over £75.

For the men in the family this week the site has a great voucher available on DiscountVouchers.co.uk which can be used for the football World Cup this summer. The latest choice of discount vouchers offers a free £25 bet at Betfair for any new customers, terms and conditions apply.

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Compton & Woodhouse Celebrate 25th Anniversary with a Limited Edition John Bromley Figurine

One of the UK’s leading retailers of jewellery and prestige collectables, Compton & Woodhouse, have announced plans to celebrate 25 years in the industry by releasing a limited edition commemorative figure.

World-renowned sculptor John Bromley is the talented artist commissioned to create a stunning limited edition piece made exclusively for the prestigious occasion.

Compton & Woodhouse believe that an anniversary is a perfect cause for celebration, and the brand who have provided beautiful gifts, fine jewellery, collectable bears, discounted diamonds and luxury items for the home for a quarter of a century are delighted to celebrate such an occasion with their loyal and valued customers.

Since 1985, Compton & Woodhouse have been providing the absolute best in unique figurines and exclusively commissioned collectables, becoming an established household name in the process, and have collaborated with the world’s most celebrated artists and craftspeople.

John Bromley is one such sculptor and has expressed his delight at being chosen for such a momentous occasion; “I’ve worked with Compton & Woodhouse since the very beginning, and it’s a great privilege to help them celebrate their 25th year.”

Bromley recently celebrated an anniversary of his own and was eager to make his latest piece for Compton & Woodhouse extra special; “The piece we’ve created not only marks an important milestone for the company, but also means a lot to me personally. I’m extremely fortunate to earn a living doing something I love and, though I can hardly believe it, I’ve now been sculpting for 50 years. I knew instantly that this figurine must be something really meaningful, and inspiration came from a source very close to me – my own granddaughter.”

The Compton & Woodhouse brand has grown through innovation across the years, starting out as a print-driven company covering home catalogues, national press and woman’s magazines before evolving into a 21st century brand retailing online and most recently through a television shopping channel.

Compton & Woodhouse offer a guarantee of excellence across all prestige collectables, diamond rings and other pieces of fine jewellery. Their reputation for providing classic design, quality, artistry and supreme craftsmanship has led them to become the UK’s leading fine jewellery and collectables direct retailer. Find out more at www.comptonandwoodhouse.co.uk.

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Animal Pro Team To Compete Against Each Other At The FlowHouse Launch Party

Animal, the freesports apparel brand is getting geared up for the launch of the first ever UK indoor FlowHouse surf centre which opens its doors to the public in June.

FlowHouse is a totally unique and custom-built facility bringing the Californian Surf Culture to the heart of England. The centrepiece of this innovative venue is a FlowRider. Created by American Tom Lochtefeld the FlowRider is a sheet wave technology that allows riders to surf on a high-energy film of water.

Animal team riders will be there at the opening to try out the new FlowRider and compete against each other in a team competition to see which pro is the master of the waves.

Animal Event manager Sonia Shaw comments: “The imminent opening of the Flowhouse is causing a lot of excitement at head office and with our Pro team riders.

“Riders from a cross section of our freeride team have been invited to show off their skills. They will compete against each other to establish which sport is the most transferable on the FlowRider. Start placing your bets on who’s going to win: Johno Verity, Dom Harington, Steph Caller, Elliott Dudley, Jack Johns, Aaron Shrosbree and Becky Hammond will all be at the Flow House showing us their surfing skills.”

To celebrate the launch of FlowRider, the Animal team will be decked out in the new Summer Injection range which is now available to customers on the official Animal clothing e-store. The Injection range features plenty of summer brights and fresh graphics for men, women and children. There is also an accessory range featuring Animal bags, hats and other accessories.

The online Animal outlet continues to have exclusive opportunities and competitions for its shoppers as well as free delivery, free returns on all orders and a safe, secure shopping online experience. The E-Store also stocks one of the widest selections of Animal products available in the UK including clothing, watches, bags, footwear, eyewear and accessories, as well as some great value Animal clearance products.

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Kate Moss Topshop Presents New Spring Summer 2010 Collection

Kate Moss Topshop presents a new collection of vintage inspired signature pieces for Spring Summer 2010. Featuring a handful of limited-edition items and an eclectic mix of eras, styles, fabrics and colour palettes, the core collection truly reflects Kate’s bohemian take on dressing and covers every occasion for the season ahead.

Kate Moss Topshop Presents New Spring Summer 2010 Collection

Topshop and Kate Moss have targeted contemporary designs throughout the range with the new collection taking its inspiration from the 1970s; vintage floral print shirts complete with corseting panels to update a classic.

Dresses dominate the collection, varying from casual summer frocks to elegant daywear through to show-stopping evening gowns. The selection of dresses uses a mix of floral print, sleeved and sleeveless, chiffon tiered as well as 1920s-inspired maxi dresses. The subtle and feminine tones combined with the contemporary approach highlights the diversity in this collection; emphasised by the ditsy print washed cotton mini dress with a maxi length graduated back – the dress of the season. Denim makes a comeback too with a larger selection of shapes and washes. Grey super skinnies, hippy-ish low rise wide leg jeans and a fitted denim blazer are key pieces within the collection.

Topshop has also published a short Kate Moss Topshop film shot by British fashion photographer and industry favourite, Nick Knight, to accompany the 98 piece collection and allow online viewers to get a first look.

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Sleep Green with E-bed’s Eco-Friendly Memory Foam Mattress

Going green isn’t just about recycling or buying a hybrid car. Consumers who truly embrace the green lifestyle extend its philosophy to as many areas of their lives as possible. They have one more area in which they can go green now, with the introduction of the E-bed eco-friendly memory foam mattress line. There are two collections in the line: PUR and White Diamond, and each feature an eco-friendly version of E-bed’s popular CoolTemp visco-elastic memory foam mattress. When consumers find themselves comparison-shopping between E-bed and TempurPedic, the eco-friendly line gives them yet another reason to choose E-bed over TempurPedic and discount TempurPedic mattresses.

The E-bed eco-friendly line replaces a significant amount of the petroleum-based materials traditionally used in mattresses with plant-based, renewable raw materials.

“Our virtually emission-free manufacturing process creates significantly higher-quality visco-elastic memory foam material,” Vincent Simmons, president of E-bed Luxury Mattress, Inc., said upon the release of the eco-friendly memory foam mattress line. “The resulting product provides consistent comfort and support, and we can all rest easy knowing these beds are easier on the earth than their predecessors.”

The raw materials used are free of insecticides, pesticides and herbicides. This helps to preserve agricultural systems, replenish soil fertility and promote cleaner air and water. It also makes the memory foam mattress a healthier choice for those with allergies.

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The E-bed Mattress vs. the TempurPedic Mattress

Smart shoppers know to compare products before making a purchase, especially a purchase as big and as important as a bed. In a side-by-side comparison between the E-bed memory foam mattress and the TempurPedic mattress, shoppers see that the E-bed beats the TempurPedic in several important areas. The difference in price grabs shoppers’ attention first, with E-bed costing drastically less than even a discount TempurPedic mattress. Shoppers also appreciate the lifetime warranty, which TempurPedic does not offer, and the special features of the E-bed, such as the exclusive CoolTemp visco-elastic memory foam and advanced edge support.

E-bed’s superiority is seen most clearly when looking at the E-bed Vienna memory foam mattress and the TempurPedic Allura. Visco-elastic memory foam was developed in the ’60s by NASA to provide orthopedic support to astronauts during take-off and re-entry. The Vienna mattress and the TempurPedic mattress have the same amount of visco-elastic memory foam and both have an orthopedic foam core, but only the E-bed Vienna has additional lumbar support and advanced edge support, which adds 30 percent more sleep surface to the bed. The Vienna also features CoolTemp, an open-cell structure that allows air to circulate within the memory foam mattress, allowing for a cool, comfortable night’s sleep. The E-bed Vienna comes with a cashmere cover and soft, natural quilting, and the TempurPedic mattress does not. And, while the Vienna and the TempurPedic mattress are both doctor-recommended, E-bed sells the only memory foam mattresses to have earned the Orthopaedic Research Institute Seal of Approval.

A E-bed Vienna California king mattress with steel box spring sells for $1,699 on E-bed.com. The same size Allura tempurpedic mattress, without box spring, retails for $6,798 on TempurPedic.com. Even with a TempurPedic mattress discount, it can’t come close in price to the comparable E-bed.

E-bed makes five collections of E-bed memory foam beds from which to choose, including two eco-friendly lines. Memory foam toppers, pillows and adjustable memory foam beds are also available. Complete product descriptions and pricing are available at E-bed.com, as are side-by-side comparisons between E-bed memory foam mattresses and the comparable TempurPedic mattress. Shoppers quickly see that even the discount TempurPedic mattresses can’t compare to E-bed.

Based in Poughkeepsie, New York, E-bed has been making memory foam mattresses for almost half a century, decades longer than the TempurPedic mattresses and discount tempurpedic mattresses even have been in existence. To schedule an interview with a member of the E-bed team, please call 800-478-9098. To order one of E-bed’s superior memory foam beds, call that same number 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday and Friday, and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday EST. Even with a tempurpedic mattress discount, E-bed’s always-low prices can’t be beat.

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Fashion Bargains Published by Consumer Saving Website DiscountVouchers.co.uk

Consumer discounted codes and vouchers website DiscountVouchers.co.uk this week makes public a new set of money-saving bargain offers redeemable at many of the nation’s leading stores. The website gives shoppers savings at more than 300 top name stores.

Fashion Bargains Published by Consumer Saving Website DiscountVouchers.co.uk

The consumer bargain deals site has this week gathered and made public a new range of money-saving deals designed to help UK consumers save on top fashions at stores like New Look. Ladies fashions are on show with savings to be had thanks to deals like 50% off in the New Look summer sale, 20% off swimwear and also £5 off lingerie and underwear.

There are many top name styles and fashions to be had in the new DiscountVouchers.co.uk batch of deals this week, including savings at BooHoo. Consumers can use the codes to visit BooHoo.com and get bargains like £20 off a stunning Floral Maxi dress and summer Tye Dye Maxi Dresses for just £20.

Simon Terry, managing director of DiscountVouchers.co.uk, comments, “Because our team of staff track and review all the best retail discounted offers available all the time we are always in a position to offer consumers the very latest and best merchant discount codes. This week’s range is no exception with some great value deals on show.”

DiscountVouchers.co.uk offers a regularly updated range of vouchers and codes for savings at stores such as Boots, Currys, John Lewis, Sainsbury’s, Lastminute.com, Dorothy Perkins, New Look and more. The website is searchable by retailer name, latest deal and most popular deal, making it easier for customers to find the best value deals in the shortest time.

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Celerant Technology’s 2010 User Conference in San Antonio

Celerant Technology’s 2010 User Conference was held April 29-30 at the beautiful Grand Hyatt Hotel in San Antonio, TX. This year’s conference included interactive break-out sessions, training sessions, and workshops, all of which introduced the new features and functionalities which have been developed this year and made available to the Celerant client base.

Celerant Technology's 2010 User Conference in San Antonio

“This year’s conference proved to be our most successful yet, with a record number of attendees” stated Ian Goldman, CEO/President of Celerant Technology. “As an advanced retail software company with a dedication to technology and innovation, we develop multiple versions each year and introduce new functionality based on the needs of our clients, market trends and the ingenuity of our development team. At this year’s event, we were pleased to announce the introduction of our new data warehouse, further advanced dashboard reports, redesigned point of sale screen, our own integrated General Ledger and a complete Content Management System for the web, along with several advances to our website analytics.”

The 2010 Celerant User Conference was an educational opportunity for clients to learn about the advancements in the Command Retail system, as well as an effective networking opportunity to interact and learn from other retailers. Along with the increase in the number of attendees, there were also more Celerant trainers and moderators than ever before, thanks to the 20% increase in staff the company has experienced this year. Additional training sessions and hands-on workshops were made available, and clients were able to create their own schedule, providing the most effective learning experience for each individual client.

“I enjoy attending the Celerant conference because the information is not one sided,” stated Callie Wilson, General Manager of Internet and Operations for Chinese Laundry. “In addition to the overview and break-out sessions, it’s an opportunity to see (listen) to what other clients using the same product are doing and I find this the most beneficial. I always look forward to the conference because the networking with other clients is priceless and I know I will leave with a lot more knowledge and information than when I arrived, and that my business will be the better for it.”

Chad Stearns, Vice President of Operations for Jay’s Sporting Goods, said “Thank you for organizing such an insightful, smooth-running event. It is tremendously helpful for our business as we learn more about the software and its capabilities, in addition to spending some personal time interacting with you and your colleagues. This year’s client appreciation dinner was phenomenal; literally the icing on the cake. We enjoyed the entire event tremendously.”

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Pitney Bowes Introduces Badgy

Pitney Bowes has announced the extension of its product range to include the Evolis Badgy, a new badge and card printer.

Pitney Bowes Introduces Badgy

Badgy offers a plastic card printing solution that gives users a flexible way to create high impact personalised badges and business cards on demand and is as simple to install and use as an inkjet printer. It produces smudge-proof and tamperproof high-quality badges and is suitable for creating a range of items including business cards, employee or visitor badges, library, canteen and club cards.

Included with Badgy, is access to an extensive range of card templates available for download from the Badgy website. Users, both beginners and experienced, can then easily customise these templates to their own design, including their own corporate branding, logos, pictures, text and images. The website also provides users with ideas and examples to help spark their own creativity.

Badges and cards can be printed within a few seconds at photo-quality resolution. These high quality cards create a great first impression and help to enhance brand image.

Badgy has been designed for any company, club, association, retail, local authority or school that wishes to design and print instantly. The affordable and user-friendly qualities of Badgy make it accessible to all.

About Pitney Bowes
Celebrating its 90th year of innovation, Pitney Bowes provides software, hardware and services, including franking machines, document binders, letter openers, folders and inserters and high volume address printers, that integrate physical and digital communications channels. Long known for making its customers more productive, Pitney Bowes is increasingly helping other companies grow their business. Pitney Bowes is a $5.6 billion company and employs 33,000 worldwide. Pitney Bowes: Every connection is a new opportunity.

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Cloggs.co.uk Shortlisted For Drapers Award

Cloggs.co.uk, the Birmingham based shoe retailer, has been shortlisted in the Drapers Footwear Awards 2010.

Cloggs.co.uk Shortlisted For Drapers Award

The 2000 sq ft Cloggs.co.uk store next to Selfridges in the Bullring opened in September 2009 and is one of the finalists in the Best New Store category.

The awards celebrate the best footwear independents, multiple specialists and high street fashion chains, as well as recognising the best brands of the year and the most promising student footwear designers. This year, names such as Schuh, Barratts and Clarks are among the contenders for the various awards.

Cloggs.co.uk, which is run by local brothers Nick and Chris Thomas and business partner Damian Scarlett, faces stiff competition from The Natural Shoe Store in London, Gerry McGuire’s in Ireland, Lily T in Buckinghamshire, Shoefair in Northern Ireland and SoleLution in Bristol.

Nick Thomas, company director of Cloggs.co.uk, said: “We’re really pleased that the Bullring store has made it onto the shortlist.

“As far as shoe shops go it’s pretty unique, incorporating many of the features of our online shop, such as free next day delivery if the customer requests it and access to the full range of available styles via touch screen internet terminals.

“We also offer the same deals and discounts in store as we do online, which is unusual amongst most high street retailers.

“Our focus is on offering an extensive selection of seasonal fashion footwear, quality customer service and competitive prices.

“It’s an honour to be shortlisted for these prestigious awards and we’re really looking forward to the event.”

The team behind Cloggs.co.uk has more than 35 years’ experience of trading on the high street and began operating online ten years ago. Cloggs.co.uk now stocks more than 20,000 items, including popular brands such as FitFlop, UGG, Converse, Birkenstock and Crocs, online and in the Bullring store.

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The Co-operative Food Goes Green with Roll Out of Recycled Plastic Shopping Baskets

The Co-operative Group have always been known for their industry leading approach to green initiatives, whether it is their Plan Bee campaign to save the bees or opposition to tar sands, The Co-operative has made a point to ensure they operate ethically.

The Co-operative Food Goes Green with Roll Out of Recycled Plastic Shopping Baskets

Now the humble shopping basket is the latest to benefit f r o m a more green approach with a new design made f r o m 100% recycled plastic that would have otherwise been sent to refuse sites and landfills.

The newly designed shopping basket had been tested in selected Co-operative Food stores and after a big thumbs up f r o m shoppers it is hoped that by the end of the year at 1,000 of The Co-operative’s stores that 95,400 new baskets will be used by shoppers which will help save roughly 66 tonnes of plastic f r o m being sent to the landfills or for incineration.

Sean Toal, Commercial Director at The Co-operative Food said, “We’re proud to be at the forefront of green product innovation.

“We’re sure our customers will welcome the new generation of shopping baskets, which, as well as being kinder to the environment, are much easier to carry.”

The new baskets are also benefitting f r o m a more ergonomically friendly shape that contours around the leg to make carrying a basket full of shopping a more comfortable experience and reducing the strain put on the wrist.

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CQout Teams Up With fetchthebest For New Car Insurance Comparison Service

CQout, the international online marketplace and auction community site, has teamed up with fetchthebest to offer a car insurance comparison service with a twist.

CQout Teams Up With fetchthebest For New Car Insurance Comparison Service

As well as finding competitive insurance quotes based on an individual’s details, the new service also allows users to auction off their policy to allow companies the opportunity to gain your business by offering a lower price.

With the help of website mascot Fetch, users answer a few background questions and Fetch will look to find suitable and competitive quotes based on your needs. As an independent service this site favours no company by any feature other than the offer of a low quote.

The site also offers a sign up policy meaning that if you’re not ready to make the purchase then and there you can come back to the site at a later date and rather than enter all your details again you need only put in your e-mail address and password.

Siamak Bashi, managing director of CQout, said: “As of the largest UK online auction sites, CQout users have been benefiting from buying goods at well below high street prices. With the help of fetchthebest.com, we are pleased to able to bring the concept of finding bargains via online auctions to the car insurance market. We are sure that our regular bargain hunting user base, will welcome the ability to find real bargains for their car insurance needs, now that we have introduced this facility.

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LOVE Cookie Cutters Spread the Sweetness

The LOVE Cookie Cutter, which is a unique cookie cutter favor offers more than just sweet sentiments. It is a practical favor with a real love streak. In fact, this cookie cutter not only bakes cookies, it spells love every time it creates a fresh batch.

LOVE Cookie Cutters Spread the Sweetness Perhaps that is why this favor is so popular. Guests love the fact that they are able to make their own cookies with this item. Couples love the fact that it spreads their very same feelings on their special day.

Practical favors with a sweet side have always been popular among couples and guests. The fact that they will not be thrown away and forgotten really makes them seem more worthwhile. In this case the LOVE cookie cutter will actually be put to work making batches of tasty treats for years to come.

Every fresh batch will also remind guests of your ceremony and your treasured love. That’s a big job for a small cookie cutter set, but the LOVE cookie cutters are up to the task.

They are tin cookie cutters that spell the word “love”. Each one is shaped in a different letter in the word. It is a creative classic that is a real hit.

You know the saying: teach a man to fish, and he eats for life? Well, this one goes give a person a cookie cutter and they can bake cookies for their entire life.

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Designers Wanted: WOMbat Asks Adventure Lovers To Get Creative

Adventure clothing brand WOMbat is giving wannabe fashion designers across the country the chance to get creative and win the chance to have their very own t-shirts sold on the UK’s high streets.

Between June and December the Cheshire-based firm which sells everything from mens hoodies to organic jewellery will pick one competition winner a month. That person’s t-shirt design will then be professionally made-up, printed and sold online and through WOMbat’s shops in England and Wales.

In line with WOMbat’s efforts to make its range of clothing as ethical as possible, the designs will be printed on Fairtrade cotton. As well as seeing their t-shirts on sale in UK shops, each competition winner will get a £100 WOMbat voucher.

WOMbat’s Victoria Tingey said: “We know the people who wear our clothes love the outdoors, love adventure and love ethically sourced products. We’re asking them to put all that passion down on paper and come up with a t-shirt design that will really appeal to our customers.

“You can find inspiration on top of a mountain, at the beach or in a cave or pothole – it doesn’t matter. We just want people to draw on their love of life and adventure. The more individual and personal the design are the better.”

No one at WOMbat is particularly keen on rules and regulations, so they’ve been kept to a minimum. Full terms and conditions are available on the company’s website, but the basics are that designs must be original and entrants must be over the age of 18 and a resident of the UK or Ireland.

You can download a t-shirt template through WOMbat’s website and completed designs can either be emailed to competition@wombatclothing.com, or handed in at one of WOMbat’s stores in Chester, Cambridge, Abersoch or Bristol.

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Women’s Designer Labels and Boys Get Pizza for Free with DiscountVouchers.co.uk Codes

Popular consumer bargain codes website DiscountVouchers.co.uk has launched its latest batch of deals which offer big bargains on leading brand clothing for woman and also free pizzas for boys’ nights out. The leading money-off deals site offers deals for more than 300 leading stores.

This week’s new batch of deals offers women’s clothing with big savings at top name stores like Karen Millen. Women who want to enjoy new clothing with big bargains can get hold of money off the new summer collection through using Karen Millen voucher codes.

Other great women’s fashions are featured in the new batch of DiscountVouchers.co.uk deals this week in the shape of new BooHoo.com voucher codes. The new deals feature a choice of spring dresses plus also as much as 70% off items offered in the BooHoo.com spring sale through using the new deals.

As the ladies in the family enjoy savings on leading brand fashions, the chaps in the household can treat themselves to a couple of hours eating pizza due to the website offering new Domino’s vouchers. The vouchers are available on the DiscountVouchers.co.uk website and can just be printed off and taken into any branch of Domino’s.

Simon Terry, managing director of DiscountVouchers.co.uk, says, “Because our website is updated every week with new choices of vouchers and codes we can always help people to save on top names and brands. This week it’s the turn of ladies to save on top name fashions while the gents in the house can enjoy free pizzas while the ladies are shopping.”

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Debenhams Reveals The Great Bikini Cover-Up Contradiction

Debenhams has discovered that with the ‘staycation’ trend still going strong, as many people continue opting for a budget-saving British holiday this year, 80% of women say they would not wear a bikini when heading to a British beach for their summer break – despite 91% saying they always wear one abroad.

Debenhams Reveals The Great Bikini Cover-Up Contradiction

The leading department store uncovered the great cover-up contradiction when they asked customers if holidaying in Britain affected their usual choice of swimwear, and identified the reasons for this newfound modesty among those staying at home for their break.

No longer the preserve of older women, less revealing swimwear options such as theskirted swimsuit are enjoying a surge in popularity among women of all ages, with a rise in sales of more than 112% year-on-year compared to skimpier styles such as bikinis.

Sasha Nagalingham, Swimwear Buyer for Debenhams, explained: “Despite a reputation for leaving inhibitions at the door in places like Alicante and Antigua, traditional British reserve takes over in Bognor and Brighton – its geographical modesty.”

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Topshop Make Up Is Here

On Wednesday 5th May Topshop launched its first very own make-up range; containing all the must have make up essentials for SS10.

Topshop Make Up Is Here

The full collection comes in two parts and will be refreshed twice a season; a Core Collection of first class beauty essentials as well as a capsule Trend Collection of directional hues, both embody the bold and innovative essence of Topshop.

With its first make up range, Topshop has ensured its cosmetics encapsulate the Topshop spirit, by formulating it with a mixture of directional colours and seasonal collections. Inspired by a World Tour, Topshop have injected their knowledge of trends, colours and textures to create an original fresh approach to make up.

Topshop has teamed up with top make-up artist Hannah Murray; renowned for her work on the catwalks in some of London’s most influential fashion houses to help launch the new range. The two last collaborated when Murray worked on the AW10 Unique show, hosted by Topshop at London Fashion Week in February 2010.

To celebrate the May launch, Topshop is partnering with TAAZ.com, to launch its new Online Makeover tool. The tool will allow customers to digitally ‘try on’ a variety of preloaded photos – or upload their own photos – to see what product best suits them for the complete Topshop makeover.

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Debenhams Exposes The Cougar Effect Driving Sexy Lingerie Sales

Debenhams, leading lingerie retailer, is reporting sales of sultry lingerie among women of a ‘certain age’ are booming thanks to the glamorous 40-somethings of Sex and the City 2 and Cougar Town.

The hit TV show, and forthcoming movie, showing the bedroom antics of women in their 40’s and 50’s and their much younger partners, is being credited by Debenhams with the rise in demand from women of the same age.

A nationwide analysis of the most popular lingerie styles from October 2009 to April 2010, by the high street store, revealed that empowered 40 plus women have given the more seductive side of the lingerie industry a big boost.

These women are rediscovering their figures, often after having children or getting divorced, and are enjoying the confidence boost that a great fitting bra can give.

Previously the peak purchasers of cleavage enhancing bras, basques, thongs, stockings and suspenders, have been women in their early 20s. However, the survey showed that women aged 40 plus are spending more time and money in the lingerie department.

Head Lingerie Buyer for Debenhams, Annette Warburton said: “It’s important that women at any age feel fantastic in their underwear.

“Over the last six months, our lingerie fitters have reported a sharp rise in the number of women in their 40’s and 50’s booking consultations to overhaul their lingerie wardrobes.

“We currently bra fit over 250,000 women a year and the 40 plus age group is now our fastest growing market.

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Burton Announces Partnership With Lambretta

Burton has announced the arrival of three new designs of Lambretta suits, available in store and online from the beginning of May 2010.

Burton Announces Partnership With Lambretta

With their clean lines and narrow lapels that are reminiscent of the 60s, the new suits from Lambretta encourage Burton customers to unleash their inner mod. As well as these suits, Burton’s main line fashion has a heavy mod influence with sharp grey suiting, check shirts, thin blade ties and a cropped pea coat that create a clean and masculine look.

James Ronald, buyer at Burton, commented: “Getting Lambretta product into Burton is really exciting for us. The current range went out only a few weeks ago, and the reception was fantastic.”

“Like Burton, Lambretta has a lot of history, with a focus on heritage but with a fashion attitude. The formal Burton customer looks for fashionability and quality when buying a suit and shirt. Lambretta’s sharp slim cuts and emphasis on high trend fabrics work perfectly for our customers. We see this as the start of a long relationship, with Autumn/Winter styles from Lambretta touching down in September,” he concluded.

Lambretta is an iconic brand with a heritage that dates back to the 60’s and the original Modmobile: the Lambretta scooter.

The first 50 customers buying one of these slick new suits will get a free Lambretta shirt to complete their look, worth £35, exclusively available with Lambretta suit purchases online at burton.co.uk.

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UK POS Kick Starts 2010 World Cup Promotion With POS Kit

Leading manufacturer and supplier of point-of-sale products is offering retailers a 2010 World Cup Point of Sale kit.

UK POS Kick Starts 2010 World Cup Promotion With POS Kit

With the 2010 World Cup only a few of weeks away UK Point of Sale Group Ltd (UK POS) is launching a 2010 World Cup POS kit to help retailers maximise their World Cup promotions this summer. The promotional kit, which includes such things as snap frames, will be offered at a special rate of £225 as a further incentive to encourage retailers to maximise sales during this event period.

The 2010 World Cup, which takes place between 11th June and 11th July, is predicated to give the UK’s economy a much needed boost this summer. According to a South African online news source, Daily News: “the British Retail Consortium estimates that the 2006 World Cup generated £1.25bn in retail sales and anticipates similar for 2010, with more if England progress further.”

Sales and Marketing Director of UK POS, Debra Jamieson said:“The World Cup POS kit has been devised with independent retailers in mind. It is designed to optimise World Cup promotions in a cost effective way, but without compromising on the overall quality of the materials provided. We are advising our customers to make the most out of the World Cup by preparing for it in advance and even dedicating a space in-store for all related sales promotions.”

“The level of sales we expect will be in comparison to other seasonal events such as Christmas and Easter. The fact it only comes around every four years makes it even more important, so we expect that both consumers and retailers will be making the most of it.”

The pack includes:
• A1 Pavement Signs
• Two A1 Snap Frames
• 10 A4 Snap Frames
• 100 Shelf Talkers
• 100 Wobbler Arms
• 100 Suspended Ceiling Hangers
• 100 Extending Wire for ceiling posters

The promotion kit includes some of UK POS’ leading products to maximise the use of space both inside and front of store. The kit provides retailers with the essential tools to fulfil all their PoS requirements and help guide customers through the store.

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Animal Online Store Launches New Wetsuit Range

Animal, the freesports apparel brand is proud to announce that their first ever wetsuit range has been launched on their online store.

Animal Online Store Launches New Wetsuit Range

The Animal Wetsuit division is a new partnership formed with an external research and development team bringing together a wealth of experience, technical knowhow and manufacturing resources. This, when fused together with Animal’s in-house design team has produced an exciting dynamic “newcomer” to the core surf market to create a variety of wetsuits to suit every condition, rider and level of ability. Technically, Animal wetsuits are up with the best of the market and utilise high tech neoprene materials and the latest construction methods.

Tim Metcalfe, Project Manager, commented: “As a newcomer into a technically led market, we knew we had to set our sights really high. Our aim was to develop a range of suits for the core British surfer, surfing British conditions and that meant using seriously good materials. We’re fortunate to be working with one of the world’s leading wetsuit manufacturers, which has given us access to the very latest in wetsuit construction and material technology.”

The online Animal Outlet continues to have exclusive opportunities with up to 50% off prices for its shoppers as well as free delivery with all purchases, including orders for Animal clothing, free returns on all orders and a safe, secure shopping online experience.

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House Of Fraser Adds The Exclusive Label Lab Brand To Its Young Brand Portfolio

Label Lab has become the latest hot new brand from House of Fraser. It launched Spring/Summer 2010, and it is the newest addition to the House of Fraser young brand portfolio.

The Label Lab look has an eclectic, rock chick vibe. It draws inspiration from vintage designs and the rock music scene, with a true London feel. Label Lab womenswear has created an individual style that has an edgy wearability to it.

The overall look is both distinctive and highly fashionable, it is both glam and casual, and it’s perfect for those looking for a more exciting and individual style.

The Label Lab collection will appeal to those looking to unleash their inner rock chick, as well as those who have a passion for vintage fashion. Pretty meets grunge in lace and sequin detailing paired with khaki shades. Motif tees add a quirky feel, and look great with Label Lab’s denim range.

The range comprises stunning separates created in sumptuous fabrics. Light cotton dresses sit beautifully alongside lace crop tops and billowing silk shirts. Whilst high-sheen harem pants get an androgynous makeover when paired with the tuxedo jacket or leather jacket. A high fashion denim range consisting of various washes and stages of distress, gives the wearer more options from their wardrobe, and the sequin encrusted hooded jacket and fringing detail tanks add a fashion forward point of difference.

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