Debenhams, the high street store, has revealed that super-sized beach towels, able to occupy extra room on crowded shores and sun loungers are soaring in popularity.
Customers are using them to mark out more territory during holidays, providing a better defence against incursions from rival tourists fighting for space in the most popular resorts.
The new…
Debenhams has launched its lightest ever t-shirt bra, weighing in at just 48g, as the answer to the perfect everyday bra.
Debenhams head of lingerie (http://www.debenhams.com/lingerie ) buying and design, Sharon Webb commented: "Many women find that the search for a bra that fits, flatters, is comfortable and functional, is as hard as finding the…
Molton Brown has announced it will be launching a limited edition mini shower gel set for summer 2011.
The Mini Treats - Global Set is exclusive to Molton Brown, and will only be available for a limited time between the 20th June 2011 and the 13th July 2011.
The shower gel set is made up of ten 50ml…
Citizen watches ambassador Kim Clijsters has confirmed that she will miss this year’s Wimbledon tournament.
The injury is the second suffered this year by Clijsters, after the first prevented her from playing in this year’s French Open. Clijsters sustained the new injury during her match against Romina Oprandi at the UNICEF Open in the Netherlands.
During…
The Copenhagen-based jeweller behind the Pandora bracelets range is set to venture into online publishing to help it to stay in contact with its millions of customers worldwide.
The first issue of the online magazine will launch on 20th June 2011 and will be sent to the 1.6 million members of their website-based Pandora Club.
The magazine…
Although an official announcement is yet to be made, reputable sources report that Diaz is set to join Leonardo DiCaprio as an ambassador for the popular, prestigious watch brand.
TAG Heuer watches, which are particularly popular in Diaz’s native US, have long been associated with some of Hollywood’s biggest stars; prior to DiCaprio’s current role…
Debenhams has revealed that parents are stockpiling cash for investment in a range of household improvements after their children have gone to University in the autumn or left home, according to a poll carried out by the high street retailer.
Debenhams quizzed 1,000 parents with teens and asked them when they were likely to invest…
Burton has been a staple on the British high street for well over 100 years, with a heritage steeped in history, with this in mind, the brand is proud to announce the launch of its new Montague Burton Collection which draws on its history, looks at its archives for inspiration; and ultimately creates a capsule…
Burton has announced the creation of its new 24 Hour Suit. New technology has been developed to ensure the 24 Hour Suit range keeps its wearer looking sharp 24/7.
These suits are all stain repellent, crease resistant and also shape retaining meaning that whatever life throws at the wearer, they will be able to keep calm,…
Boots has that Cottages4you, provider of cottage and holiday lettings will be joining Treat Street.
This will be a new offering for the 'travel' area of the Boots Treat Street website, which will allow customers to collect more Boots Advantage Card points through the Treat Street site.
This is a great addition to the site and arrives…
Debenhams has revealed that teenagers across the country won't be attending school discos over the coming weeks but instead dancing at American style school proms.
The phenomenon is so prevalent that in some areas nine out of ten secondary schools will be hosting the events, sending sales of prom style dresses soaring and creating a new…
Father's Day is almost here and for any kids who want to spoil Dad rotten with some top brand gifts, DiscountVouchers.co.uk is offering new deals redeemable at numerous top stores. The voucher codes specialist offers shoppers savings at over 800 famous name stores and restaurants.
Consumers can get online and start saving immediately with the…
Littlewoods Europe, part of the Shop Direct Group, the second largest online clothing retailer in the UK, has announced the launch of its End of Season Sale. The sale sees more than 12,000 clothing and footwear lines in Littlewoods Europe's online store, discounted, with savings of up to 75% off on offer. There is also…
Debenhams has revealed that the de rigueur way for British men to wear their shirts this season is with three buttons undone, otherwise known as the 'shirtego' trend.
Last seen on seventies lotharios such as Richard Gere in 'American Gigolo' and John Travolta in 'Saturday Night Fever', the bare chest has marked the return of…
Dorothy Perkins is inviting the British public to celebrate the Summer Style Weekender, with four days of fashion and make-up tips, with 20% off everything.
The company has teamed up with Closer magazine and Rimmel London to bring customers a guide to their most stylish summer. Each day the Dorothy Perkins website will have a…
DiscountVouchers.co.uk, the online voucher codes specialist, this week recommends that retail sector players work together to address the alarming recent slump in sales. May figures reported this week by the British Retail Consortium (BRC) show that retail sector sales fell 2.1% in May while online sales fell by 10.4% - prompting the voucher code website to…
The new BT Digital Baby Monitor & Pacifier boasts a galaxy of new features to help your baby get a peaceful night’s sleep, while you enjoy peace of mind.
Equipped with the widest choice of lullabies of all BT’s baby monitors to date, the new Pacifier model also includes an MP3 connection and a charming lightshow to…
dabs.com, one of Britain’s largest online retailers of computing and technology goods, has launched a 'Connected Home' microsite. The new site makes it easier than ever before for customers to learn how to integrate computing and media devices to seamlessly play multimedia content from any room in the house.
Connected Home brings together a collection of…
Boden, the multichannel retailer of apparel and accessories, emerged victorious as the CRM/Loylty category winner of Marketing Week’s second Engage Awards. Announced at a glittering ceremony at the Grosvernor House Hotel in London, members of the Boden team were delighted by the recognition by judges and peers for their innovative CRM efforts.
The award-winning “Love Story”…
Clothing retailer Boden reported a doubling of response on its latest enquirer conversion campaign in Summer 2011. Investment in an integrated multichannel approach to enquirer mailings with high level of personalisation paid off with improved ROI compared to past campaigns.
In May, Boden mailed Royal Wedding themed postcards to its enquirers, each featuring a personalised URL…
Online retail voucher codes specialist DiscountVouchers.co.uk this week reports a huge leap in demand for its fashion and cosmetics deals since the turn of the year. The website - which offers consumers savings at over 800 leading retailers and suppliers, has seen demand for cosmetics and clothing codes rise by 36% and 26% respectively since…
The Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) have recently (26 th May) a mandate which dictating that website operators with the EU gain explicit consent from their visitors before using cookies to track their interaction with the site.
Cookies are, at their most basic, a short line of text placed on to your computer when you…
In the long and winding fashion market, the two partners involved in young fashion manufacturer Emporium have respectively been in the business since 1985 and 1999 – a wealth of experience and impressive insight that they have channelled into their latest project. This impressively unique fashion company provide made in Italy lines to the customers…
Molton Brown has announced the launch of the new re-charge black pepper anti-perspirant stick, a welcome addition to the brand's most popular men's collection.
Madagascan black pepper mixed with the fusion of essential oils - ranging from Egyptian Basil and Haitian Vetiver to Russian Coriander, Italian Bergamot and Lemon - creates the distinctive warm and…
Bargain consumer vouchers site DiscountVouchers.co.uk has introduced a raft of new deals to help people save money this week if looking for DIY or car kit ahead of Father's Day. Shoppers are able to visit the site - which is home to deals redeemable at over 800 retailers - and enjoy the very latest Homebase,…
In light of the latest, shocking figures from the National Literacy Trust, renowned bookseller the Book People highlights the way in which it is helping to make reading accessible and affordable for all.
According to the NLT’s report, which will be published in full later this month, one in four children attending primary schools in…
Burton has revealed that it will be the exclusive stockist of Mark Ecko Cut and Sew in the UK.
With an impressive C.V of achievements Mark Ecko now turns his talents to creating classic tailoring, Burton is proud to announce that his Cut and Sew collection will be available exclusively within its stores and online.
Not many people can…
Tesco Real Food has announced that Britain's spring heat wave has led to the biggest and best quality English strawberry crop for 20 years growers have reported.
The glut of English strawberries – considered by experts to be the best in the world– will result in an estimated 50 per cent reduction in UK retailers bringing…
Littlewoods Europe has announced the launch of a new range of children's outdoor toys for summer 2011.
The new range of children's outdoor toys includes items such as play tents, play houses, outdoor games, bouncy castles, trampolines, slides, swing sets, children's picnic tables, football sets, space hoppers and play balls. It also includes a range of…
Strengthening their online presence even further BBQBarbecues this week announce their latest addition to the ever expanding e-commerce site with the popular South African Cadac range.
Cadac has been at the heart of South African lifestyle for more than 60 years and is a brand that has been woven into the fabric of every South African…