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The Royal Mint Reveals The Official London 2012 Olympic And Paralympic Coins

The Royal Mint has announced that two British students have had the honour of designing the official UK coins to celebrate the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The two designs – one for the Olympic Games and one for the Paralympic Games – will soon be in the hands of Games enthusiasts around the world, ahead of next summer’s Games.

Since the Helsinki summer Olympic Games in 1952 it has been tradition for commemorative coins to be struck in celebration of the Games. Now 24 year old architectural student Saiman Miah from Birmingham, and mature graphic and media design graduate Pippa Sanderson from Malvern, Worcestershire, have joined the artistic elite, creating two £5 coins which will be permanent and much-treasured mementos of London 2012.

The winning designs of the London 2012 coins were selected following a Royal Mint competition for art and design students attending higher education colleges and universities across the UK. Students were challenged to create a design celebrating the capital’s role as host city of London 2012, including the Olympic and Paralympic Games logos. Designs were requested that could be symbolic or literal and could involve the use of emblems or lettering.

As well as the honour of designing the official London 2012 Olympic coins the winners also receive £5,000 prize money. The coins, both of which are UK legal tender, will go on sale this month and are expected to be collected by thousands of Games enthusiasts around the world.

The winning designer of the official Olympic coin, Saiman Miah, is currently studying for his Master’s degree at the Birmingham School of Architecture. The inspiration for his design came from his love of architecture and includes a detailed impression of London’s iconic skyline. Saiman also incorporates pictograms of athletes around the edge of the skyline to create a clock face referencing to another London icon, Big Ben.

Pippa Sanderson, who recently graduated with a First Class Honours Degree in Graphic and Media Design at Hereford College of Arts, designed the London 2012 Paralympic Coin.

Taking inspiration from the Games, Pippa’s design celebrates accuracy, manoeuvrability and speed by using the round shape of the coin along with circles found in the Games. Split into these four sections, her design features a spoked wheel for manoeuvrability, a target for accuracy and a stopwatch for speed and includes the face of Big Ben to represent London.

The Royal Mint was established over 1,000 years ago and has a long and distinguished history of commemorating important national events. With the Olympic and Paralympic Games and Her Majesty The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee both taking place next year, the eyes of the world will be on London and the UK; and both Saiman and Pippa have created coins that will be treasured reminders of the global celebration.

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The Book People Show You How To Build A Classic Library

The Book People has revealed the top classic book collections every household should own if they are looking to build a classic library.

In their latest blog post, the Book People lists the top 10 classic book collections for adults and children that are not only great for having in the home but that also make perfect Christmas presents. With Christmas less than four weeks away, fiction books and children’s books are in popular demand as parents buy books for children, friends buy books for friends and others treat themselves to classic books to get stuck into during the Christmas holidays.

Authors making an appearance on the classic library blog post include legendary children’s author Roald Dahl and his collection which includes the BFG, Matilda and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Enid Blyton and her Happy Days collection, and Roger Hargreaves’ must-have Little Miss collection.

For the older reader, the Book People recommends the Agatha Christie boxed collection, which encourages even those people who are short on time to enjoy the classics by presenting them on a series of CDs to listen to at home, in the car or on the move with a laptop. Other classic mystery collections that make the cut include Inspector Morse, and the Crime Classics collection which includes works by Edgar Allan Poe and Charles Dickens. For those who prefer a collection of books from a range of different genres, the Man Booker Prize collection makes the perfect gift, with classics such as Pigeon English by Stephen Kelman and Snowdrops by A.D.Miller.

Lindsay Eyers of the Book People said: “Our customers love our book collections and if grouping a few of the best together in this way encourages adults and children to explore the classics then we feel our job is one well done.”

The Book People offers the latest fact and fiction books at hugely discounted prices all year round.

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Boots Treat Street Announces Deal With John Lewis

Boots Treat Street, an online shopping portal where customers can collect Advantage Card points when they shop online with top high street retailers , has announced a new deal with John Lewis which allows advantage card users to earn points for shopping at the much-loved department store.

The partnership works by offering Boots advantage card holders one Advantage Point for every £1 they spend at John Lewis. Users must first log-in to Treat Street and then click through to purchase their John Lewis items. Boots Treat Street automatically tracks each purchase and users can use their acquired Treat Street points to purchase items from Boots stores across the country.

John Lewis is the latest brand to join Boots Treat Street, which now offers discounts at over 90 retailers. This new addition adds a luxury high street brand to Boots Treat Street’s repertoire. As one of the UK’s leading department stores, John Lewis is an established name in men’s and women’s apparel as well as homeware.

Instead of searching for John Lewis discount codes, Treat Street users can make back the money they spend on clothing and homeware by collecting points to spend on essentials at Boots. This unique method of money-saving allows consumers to benefit from shopping for their favourite brands.

In response to the new partnership, Head of Partnership Marketing at Boots, David Robinson said: “We are excited to announce the launch of John Lewis on Boots Treat Street We know that Boots customers love the John Lewis brand, and with so many different fashion, homeware and cookware ranges, this addition to Treat Street will prove extremely popular in the run up to Christmas.”

David Robinson added that Boots Treat Street is will continue to bring customers the best of the high street online, and said that the fashion industry is at the core of that expansion. He continued: “By shopping through Treat Street, Boots Advantage cardholders can collect points on everything they buy online with our fantastic partner retailers. Plus, by checking the site regularly, you’ll be able to see all the latest offers and discounts available from our top shops like John Lewis and New Look.”

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Creations by Leslie Announces Release of Odd Balls’ Holiday Invitations

Creations by Leslie, a leading online retailer of customizable wedding, baby shower, party and holiday invitations, theme stationary, tableware and party favors, today announced the release of several traditional holiday invitations from the Odd Balls paper company. These classically-inspired invitations allow customers to feature the tradition and beloved feeling of the holiday season with designs and pictures that truly put people in the mood for the holidays.

“There is nothing like the classic holiday party, whether it’s a party celebrating Christmas, Chanukah, Kwanza or just the holiday spirit of togetherness,” says Leslie Barlow, Creations by Leslie. “At Creations by Leslie, we know that the first step to any successful holiday party is a great holiday invitation, which is why we offer our customers hundreds of different options, including a line of traditional holiday invitations from the Odd Balls paper company.”

Creations by Leslie is proud to offer a handful of newly released Odd Balls’ designed holiday initiations. Based in Arkansas, Odd Balls has been producing high quality, classically-based invitations for nearly two decades. New selections include the “Bella Bell” invitations, whose classic design is right for nearly any holiday party; the “Urban Fir” invitations, which celebrate Christmas time in the big city; and “Tea with the Queen”, which was made specifically for holiday tea parties. These, like all invitations at Creations by Leslie, can be customized quickly and easily for any holiday party. Customers can find more on holiday invitations.

Creations by Leslie customers can choose to either order blank card stock for home printing, or have the invitations custom printed to specifications in shop. Creations by Leslie allows customers to enter personalized invitation wording online where it will be placed on the invitation by an expert typesetter. A proof will be sent directly to by e-mail on the next business day giving the customer a chance to preview and make changes to the customized invitation. Nothing will be printed and customers will not be charged until the proof is approved. More information can be found on the process at www.creationsbyleslie.com/faqs.html.

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Creations by Leslie Announces Holiday Season Coupon Code

Creations by Leslie, a leading online retailer of customizable wedding, baby shower, party and holiday invitations, theme stationary, tableware and party favors, today announced that for a limited time customers can save 10% on online purchases by using the coupon code Merry10 at checkout. In the spirit of Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales, this coupon will allow customers to get the savings on Creations by Leslie’s full collection of customizable holiday invitations, stationary, tableware, favors and more.

“The Thanksgiving holiday is the official kickoff of the holiday shopping season,” says Leslie Barlow, Creations by Leslie. “With Black Friday and Cyber Monday, customers are able to get the best deals of the year on everything they need for the holidays, may it be gifts, decorations, household supplies and even food.” Creations by Leslie, is getting in the season of savings by offering coupon code Merry10 which can be used at checkout to save 10% on a purchase. This coupon will allow customers to save when purchasing everything from Christmas invitations to the best tableware for upcoming holiday parties.

Creations by Leslie offers hundreds of invitations from a variety of the top designers and companies. These include invitations for the holiday season, weddings, baby and bridal showers, child and adult birthday’s, theme parties, sweet sixteen parties and more. In addition, Creations by Leslie also offers full lines of thank you cards, moving announcements, labels, stickers, party table wear and favors.

Creations by Leslie customers can choose to either order blank card stock for home printing, or have the invitations custom printed to specifications in shop. Creations by Leslie allows customers to enter personalized invitation wording online where it will be placed on the invitation by an expert typesetter. A proof will be sent directly by e-mail on the next business day to preview and make changes to customized invitations. Nothing will be printed and customers will not be charged until the proof is approved. More information can be found on the process at www.creationsbyleslie.com/faqs.html.

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Ernest Jones Launches Customer Stories Campaign

Ernest Jones, the jewellery and watch retailer, has launched an online campaign with luxury Swiss timepiece brand Gc watches to encourage customers to share stories of their greatest moments of joy and achievement.

The campaign supports the new Ernest Jones proposition of ‘Love & Life’ and continues the retailer’s commitment to celebrating those moments that matter in life. Ernest Jones ‘Love & Life’ campaign also ties in perfectly with Swiss made Gc watches’ new brand proposition – ‘Gc Smart Luxury’, an intelligent way to embody luxury.

In order to incentivise customers to share their stories, Ernest Jones has teamed up with Swiss made brand, Gc watches. Gc watches have launched a global campaign around their new ‘Smart Luxury’ brand proposition which signifies an intelligent way to embody luxury. Ernest Jones is proud to support this exclusive Gc campaign in the UK through their customer stories campaign which asks customers to share their ‘Smart Luxury’ moments of their greatest joy and achievement and will reward the teller of the best tale with a Swiss made Gc watch to remember those moments all over again. Two winners will be selected with each winner selecting a Gc watch of their choosing from the collection at Ernest Jones.

Ernest Jones customers are being directed to enter the customer stories competition from in-store marketing in the Ernest Jones stores across the UK that stock the Gc brand. Ernest Jones is also driving traffic and awareness of the campaign through tailored email communication and social media activity to engage customers as well as featuring prominently on the Ernest Jones website.

In addition the Ernest Jones customer stories campaign is being supported by leading woman’s fashion and lifestyle magazine Marie Claire and online at marieclaire.co.uk. The campaign has been featured in the December issue and is also supported by a dedicated online advertisement on marieclaire.co.uk. Marie Claire readers can access the Ernest Jones customer stories campaign from Marie Claire online and can also browse and share their favourite watches from the Gc watch collections available at Ernest Jones.

Customers are invited to visit ernestjones.co.uk/gcstories to share their moments of their greatest joy and achievement by 23:59 GMT 16 December 2011 to be in with a chance of winning one of two Gc watches. As well as submitting their stories, customers can also add photo and video content, as well as recommending watches and jewellery from the Ernest Jones catalogue to complement their stories.

After 60 years of working with many prestigious brands, Ernest Jones brings customers watch brands including, Gc, Breitling, Cartier, Omega, Rolex and Tag Heuer. Ernest Jones also has a wide selection of diamond jewellery including The Leo Diamond, Tolkowsky and Le Vian, and fashion brands including bead and charm giant Chamilia, DKNY and Ted Baker. The jeweller has also collaborated with London-based bridal wear and fashion designer Amanda Wakeley, through designs created exclusively for Ernest Jones to offer its customers luxury fashion jewellery and watches in storeand online.

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DiscountVouchers.co.uk to Target UK Daily Deals Sector via NimbleCommerce Alliance

DiscountVouchers.co.uk, the money-saving website that helps shoppers save money at more than 800 top stores, has announced its move into the UK daily deals space through a new alliance with NimbleCommerce.

The UK retail deals market is already awash with US suppliers and the new partnership sees DiscountVouchers.co.uk set to make its own inroads into the space. By working with NimbleCommerce and its regional retail partners, DiscountVouchers.co.uk will be able to offer its users and subscribers daily deals which are tailored to their location and interests. The deals will be available to view at Deals.DiscountVouchers.co.uk.

The new DiscountVouchers.co.uk daily deals team has been established to grow the company’s position as the fastest-growing voucher codes website in the UK. The new team will be headed up by CEO Gerard Doyle, who will seek to leverage the site’s 150,000 a day unique visitors and database in excess of 5 million registered subscribers.

Gerard Doyle said: “This new move into the group buying space makes all the sense in the world, since our DiscountVouchers.co.uk voucher codes audience and daily deals users are so similar. We are well set up to take the fight to the established US daily deals providers who have gained themselves footholds in the UK market,” says Gerard.

The new DiscountVouchers.co.uk daily deals software platform has been built by e-commerce and daily deals specialists NimbleCommerce, a supplier of transactional tools which leverage mobile, search and social networks.

Gerard Doyle continued, “Many US group buying companies now have traction in the UK and there are also technology resellers present too. By getting together with NimbleCommerce we will be able to expand our offering beyond our current 5 million voucher code users and into the burgeoning group deals space.”

NimbleCommerce European Sales Director Peter Casey comments: “This is a really progressive step taken by DiscountVouchers.co.uk and we are pleased to be working with such a fast-growing voucher codes company. Our solutions allow retailers and consumers both to benefit, with merchants enjoying the in-built revenue protection we offer.”

“With DiscountVouchers.co.uk already having a database of over 5 million on which to build, we are confident that our technologies will empower them to keep growing and make fast inroads into the daily deals space in the UK,” Peter went on.

Gerard concluded, “We are well set to make this move into the group buying market in the UK, with us already having so many subscribers, so much data, so many partnerships and the know-how of how to grow a business rapidly”.

DiscountVouchers.co.uk will continue expanding in the UK with new regional growth plans in place for the coming three months. The first three cities targeted will be Brighton, Birmingham and Newcastle.

Since DiscountVouchers.co.uk was launched in 2009 the site has helped customers save more than £3.8 million and has generated revenues in excess of £25 million in the 12 months to August 2011. At present, the site features more than 500 new offers every day from over 3000 retailers including Marks&Spencer, House of Fraser, Lastminute.com and Sainsbury’s.

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Agnes Valentine And Leading Retailer 3 Suisses Launch Exclusive Swimsuits Collaboration For Summer 2012

London based Agnes Valentine has been invited by the leading French retailer 3 Suisses to design two exclusive swimsuits for its summer 2012 season.

3 Suisses (whose most recent collaborations include Karl Lagerfeld, Alexandre Vauthier, Jonathan Saunders and Richard Nicoll) is present in 30 countries through online sales attracting 9 million unique visitors per month, and a catalogue issued in excess of 6 million copies each season.

The two swimsuits issued from this collaboration share some classic features that make Agnes Valentine a must-have addition to discerning wardrobes. Clean lines and graphic combinations reveal a bold yet structured silhouette, for a “practical chic” look. The swimsuits come in black and bright emerald and are priced from 60 euros. They will be available from December 2011 in the 3 Suisses catalogue, and at www.3suisses.fr

About Agnes Valentine
• Agnes Valentine is a luxe contemporary swimwear label launched in fall 2009 by Agnès Cushnie, with a commitment to pushing the boundaries of swimwear.

• Her work has been featured internationally and was recently listed as one of the “Best 30 Swimsuits” by Vogue UK (June 2011).

• Agnes Valentine’s women and children ranges are currently stocked in European retail outlets and available on the company’s website.

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Nutrimetics Complete Christmas Gift Guide

Nutrimetics has put together the following gift guide for men and women, for Christmas giving without the shopping grief.

GIFT IDEAS FOR HER

FOR THE FEMININE
Love & Courage (45ml)
According to the Nutrimetics Beauty Lab Report*, perfume is the biggest confidence booster for Aussie women and 47% also said a quick spritz makes them feel more attractive. With a fresh and fruity bouquet and subtle floral middle notes, this romantic fragrance makes the perfect festive pressie for your favourite girlfriend or family member.

‘I’m a Star’ Jewellery Collection
This stunning new collection of stars is MADE WITH SWAROVSKI ® ELEMENTS. Delicate and feminie, the star works with everything from denim to silk. Beautifully gift boxed and suitable for silver lovers.

FOR THE FUN LOVING
Nutrimetics Beach range is ideal for beach goers and summer lovers. When sprinkled in the bath, the Beach Bath Minerals (255g) soothes tired muscles and helps to relieve stress, the Beach Deep Moisture Body Wash (200ml) is enriched with Sea Kelp leaving the skin clean fresh and scented with a sea breeze, whilst the Beach Soothing Body Moisturiser (200ml) is a creme best for rehydrating the body after beach and sunbathing fun.

THE HARD TO BUY FOR – GIFT SAVER
Limited Edition Nutri-Rich Oil (40ml)
For someone who is not so easy to buy for, you can’t go wrong with a classic. The iconic and adored Nutri-Rich Oil has been beautifully packaged into a limited edition luxury keepsake. The concentrated, multi-purpose formula, created from the oil of the Apricot Kernel, hydrates, soothes and moisturises the skin whilst reducing the appearance of fine lines. Suitable for all skin types and any age group, the gift is sure to be a Christmas hit.

PERFECT FOR MUM
Lemon Zest Hand Creme (75ml)
This zesty luxurious hand cream is enriched with Shea Butter and Aloe Vera to moisturise dry skin and the fresh lemon scent awakens tired hands. With lemon buttercream for a beautiful fragrance, and chic packaging, this is a pamper package for Mum that’s a great value gift. Also includes perfectly pocket-sized nail files.

The Nutrimetics Beauty Lab Report* revealed that for the majority of Aussie women, skin cleansing and moisturising is the most important part of their beauty regime. For a special treat for Mum, why not re-vamp her skincare collection with Nutrimetics newly relaunched Restore range. With a unique active complex which harnesses the power of a breakthrough anti-ageing ingredient; Sauvignon Blanc this new formula has wowed women in clinical trials with product testing revealing 100% of women saw less wrinkles in just 28 days.+

FOR THE FASHIONABLE
For the fashion forward, try the limited edition nc Birds of Paradise Colour Collection. The nc Birds of Paradise Eye Kit (4.35g) includes three eyeshadow/eyeliner duos in this seasons must-have colours; lilac/aubergine, pink/charcoal and bronze/mocha. Add to this, the nc Birds of Paradise Lip Gloss (3.5ml), and you’ve got the ultimate trendy girls’ gift set.

If a palette is more to their taste, the limited edition nc Illusion Colour Palette (5.2g) includes four baked mineralised colours in style this for season.

FAB STOCKING FILLERS
Nutrimetics Garden Party Shower Gels (5x 60ml)
This cute set of miniature shower gels are enriched with Pomegranate Extract to cleanse, moisturise and soften the skin. Each set includes Lilac & Rose, Geranium & Grapefruit, Freesia & Lime, Violet & Blackcurrant and Raspberry & Pear Blossom.

For lipstick lovers, the new Nutrimetics Youth Renewal Lipstick (2.5g) is a great gift. Available in eight shades of silky colour, the lipstick has an inner core of lip plumping Peptides and Filling Spheres to reduce the appearance of fine lines and protect from ageing.

GIFT IDEAS FOR HIM

FOR THE GROOMER
Nutrimetics For Men Anti-Age Skincare Kit is a practical pampering kit for men, which includes three Proskin Control products for cleansing, nourishing and 24hour protection.

FOR SOMEONE SPECIAL
Spoil him with a scent that you’ll both enjoy. Nutrimetics For Men Eau De Toilette(100ml) is a sensual masculine fragrance, developed in France, with a blend of citrus, spice and earthy notes; for an everyday classic smell.

THE KRIS KRINGLE GIFT
Nutrimetics For Men Shine-Free Skincare Kit
For a colleague or the male mate you just don’t know what to give, this kit is a great gift that is good value for money and useful. The range delivers easy, no fuss skincare, including a cleaner, exfoliator and moisturiser to leave skin fresh, smooth and shine-free.

About the Nutrimetics Beauty Lab Report, National Survey:
*This report is a Nutrimetics research initiative to discover the state of Australian women’s beauty habits and attitudes about beauty. The Nutrimetics Beauty Lab Report is one of the first in-depth reports of its kind, and Nutrimetics prides itself on being a leading authority on beauty, and understanding Australian women. Research was conducted in June 2010, with a national survey of 1,842 Australian women from all States and Territories, aged from their teens to their late 60s. Women selected from rural, regional and urban areas as well as a combination of ethnic backgrounds. To explore some key findings of the national survey, two focus groups were conducted in June 2010. One group comprised of women from Gen Y, and the other a mix of women from Gen X and Boomers.

About Nutrimetics: Australia is the largest market for Nutrimetics. Having built solid roots in this country for over the last 5 decades; its lifestyle opportunity is supported by an unrivalled, naturally enriched product offering that has made it a household name, and one of the country’s leading skincare and cosmetics companies. Nutrimetics is also renowned as a leading lifestyle company, which provides flexible career replacement and home based business opportunities to women and men in Australia.

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Halfords Helps Dallaglio And Flintoff Into The Saddle For Cycle Slam 2012

The UK’s leading bike retailer Halfords is delighted to announce that it is providing the pedal power for the Dallaglio Flintoff Cycle Slam 2012, supported by Virgin Media.

Cycle Slam is a gruelling 2,817km charity cycle ride, from Olympia, Greece to the Olympic Park, London, to be undertaken by two former England captains and sporting legends, Lawrence Dallaglio and Andrew ‘Freddie’ Flintoff, and a team of 400 riders.

Freddie and Lawrence will be riding Boardman Performance Series Road Pro Carbon bikes supplied exclusively by Halfords. The retailer is also sending a team of mechanics, all highly experienced in maintaining road and mountain bikes, to provide technical support and the repairs and replacement parts that will be needed keep the riders on the road.

The 22 day ride starts on St George’s Day (April 23) 2012 and involves five non-stop stages of gruelling terrain across Europe. Riders aim to raise £2,012,000 for the Dallaglio Foundation (supporting Cancer Research UK) and the AF Foundation (a children’s charity raising funds to build, develop and improve child rehabilitation and physiotherapy units throughout the UK) as well as Virgin Unite (the not-for-profit foundation, helping young people in the UK to increase their employability and entrepreneurialism, as well as tackling other important issues for young people).

David Wild, Halfords CEO, said: “Supplying, servicing and repairing bikes is something we do everyday for our customers across the country. We are delighted to bring the know-how, experience and bikes, from our exclusive Boardman Performance Series range, to this special endurance event. Halfords mechanics will be on the road with Lawrence and Freddie to ensure their cycles are in top order throughout the entire ride. We wish all the riders the best of luck in raising funds for such fantastic charitable causes.”

Lawrence Dallaglio said: “We can’t wait to get on with training on our new Boardman Performance Series bikes – they’re quality machines that will definitely help us achieve the speed and power we’ll need over the 22 day event. The ride is going to be unbelievably tough, but we’re confident that with support from our Halfords mechanics and the wider team we’ll stay on schedule and exceed our fundraising target of £2,012,000.”

The Dallaglio Flintoff Cycle Slam 2012 is supported by Virgin Media.

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Makro Updates Own Brand Champagne

Makro has re-launched its range of high quality own brand Champagne, Veuve Pelletier, which retails at almost half the price of well known brands such as Moet and Veuve Clicquot. The revamped bottle includes a new design which clearly communicates the brand’s commitment to quality.

Sales of Champagne rose 16.3% in 2010 according to figures published by the Champagne Bureau and ‘off-trade’ experienced an increase in sales of 6%. The booming market combined with the high sales during the festive season means that Champagne can become an excellent source of revenue for both ‘on’ and ‘off-trade’ and a low price point will ensure maximum profits

Champagne Veuve Pelletier Brut and Champagne Veuve Pelletier Demi Sec are both made from a blend of three grapes: Chardonnay (10%), Pinot Noir (62%) and Pinot Meunier (28%.)

Veuve Pelletier Brut (12.4% alcohol) is aged for a minimum of 15 months allowing the blends to harmonise bringing out the notes of brioche, honey and a fresh floral scent. The mouth is well balanced, with a roundness and red fruit flavour with a delightful long lasting elegant finish.

Veuve Pelletier Demi Sec (12.2% alcohol) boasts a golden yellow colour bursting with fine and regular bubbles with an expressive vinous nose and a fruity flavour combined with sweet honey. The sweet flavours prevail in the mouth and are followed by the fruitiness of the wine and a suave finish.

The Champagne was selected as part of an international sourcing strategy with parent company Metro. The wines underwent sommelier and consumer testing to ensure the finest quality product was selected.

Karen Hornby, Own Brand Manager for Makro, said: “Veuve Pelletier Champagne is possibly the best Champagne on the market at this price point. It represents excellent value for money and is the perfect addition to any independent retailer, bar, restaurant or club’s wine list in time for ideal Christmas gifts.

“The low price point ensures that it is easy to make a strong mark-up without losing any confidence in the quality of the product. It also means that a quality product can be enjoyed everyone.

“Any Makro customer who is unsure about which wine to buy for their customers can speak to a professional sommelier at any of our 30 stores nationwide.”

Veuve Pelletier Brut and Demi Sec are both available at: 6 x 75cl £69.49* or 1 x 75cl £12.49** current prices applicable until 4 Jan 2012.

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DiscountVouchers.co.uk Helps Shoppers Save on Bikes and Decorations for Christmas

Giving the gift of bikes this Christmas or getting more fairy lights for your money just got easier thanks to new deals made public by vouchers website DiscountVouchers.co.uk. The online specialist has introduced new B&Q and Halfords money off coupons this week to help people save.

The latest range of new DiscountVouchers.co.uk deals are designed to get people money off Christmas gifts in the shape of new bikes from Halfords. The website is currently home to Halfords vouchers offering money-saving deals like 50% Off Selected Apollo Kids Bikes and up to 50% Off Adult Apollo Bikes.

Consumers can also log on to the DiscountVouchers.co.uk site this week and download new B&Q vouchers for saving money on fairy lights and decorations for the home. The new offers available online right now include great value deals such as 3 for 2 on all Christmas Decorations and Christmas Lights from just £2.50.

Doug Scott, managing director at DiscountVouchers.co.uk, says, “Christmas can of course be one of the most expensive times of the year so naturally many people want to work to a budget. Our latest choice of deals for saving at Halfords and B&Q can help people stretch their budgets that bit further this year.”

DiscountVouchers.co.uk offers consumers money saving deals at major high street brands and specialist retailers, including stores like Tesco, Marks & Spencer, Sainsbury’s, Travelodge, First Choice, lastminute.com and Boden.

For more information visit www.discountvouchers.co.uk

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Cutting-Mats.net Announces Arrival of New Craft and Hobby Tables

Cutting-Mats.net, a leading online retailer of discount cutting mats, cutting tools, drafting supplies, drafting equipment, drawing supplies, scrapbooking supplies, craft supplies, drawing art supplies, and more, today announced the arrival of new Alvin CRAFTMASTER craft and hobby tables, which can be used to make personalized gifts for the holiday season.

These tables allow crafters to design, paint, draw, and build everything they need for the holidays, from custom party invitations to personalized paintings and carvings which can be given as gifts.

Whether it’s painting, drawing, cutting items or putting together personal works of art, craft projects need a designated area to be worked on. Some activities can be completed at the kitchen table but it is not ideal for most projects. A flat, sturdy table that can be moved not only up and down but also at different angles is the ideal place to work on something. Cutting-Mats.net has dozens of craft and hobby tables that will withstand wear and tear and has plenty of storage space for your supplies. There is no more important time to have these tables than the holidays,
projects such as cards, photo gifts and paintings or drawings can be left to come back and finish as time allows. There is still time to purchase a craft table from Cutting-Mats.net and have it in home for holiday craft needs.

Cutting-mats.net has more than a dozen options for hobby and crafting tables, including the newest designs from the Alvin CRAFTMASTER series. These tables come in a variety of different sizes, shapes and colors. Clientele can customize their table with a variety of storage options, which allows users to not only design on the table, but also store their supplies there as well. Customers can find a full listing of craft and hobby tables at http://www.cutting-mats.net/craft-tables.html.

Cutting-Mats.net features the newest in discount cutting mats, cutting tools, drafting supplies, measuring tools, drafting equipment, drawing supplies, scrapbooking supplies, craft supplies, art supplies, and more. The online retailer allows customers to skip browsing their local craft stores by offering everything needed for projects from the comfort of the home computer. In addition to the newest options in the craft industry, Cutting-Mats.net also offers dozens of clearance, overstock and closeout specials which can save up to 50% on brand new products that feature full warranties. A favorite of Fortune 500 companies, as well as everyday craftsmen and designers, customers can find a full listing of products at http://www.cutting-mats.net/.

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Kokonut Koast Announces New Site

Kokonut Koast, a leading retailer of Hawaiian print clothing, blankets and accessories made specifically with babies and young children in mind announces several exciting changes within the company. First Kokonutkoast.com is under new ownership. Christine and Michael Mudd are the owners of Kokonut Koast and they are taking the company to new heights. The product line has been expanded and new prints have been added. The entire website is brand new and perhaps the best change for the consumer is the ability to now be able to order products online. The laid back beach lifestyle is the inspiration for this line of high quality baby and children’s items. With many fabric colors and designs to choose from the products can be ordered to coordinate so they will be functional, sylish, and unique.

Kokonutkoast.com is a unique business because the products produced have fun vibrant prints with a relaxing and natural feel to them. Picking out items for babies and childrens gifts is always fun and what makes it better is when the recipient of the gift notices it stands out from the aisle of baby items at the local mall. Hawaiian baby gifts get noticed because they are not all over the stores. With 15 fabric prints and many products there are numerous choices when picking out a gift. Products available include Hawaiian blankets, both large and a security size, burp sets, bibs, hooded towels, and diaper bags in two sizes. Hawaiian baby gift sets are also an option.

Konout Koast was created in the California beach-city of San Clemente, California by the husband and wife team of Christine and Michael Mudd, who were looking to find Hawaiian-print inspired clothing newborn baby girl, Piper. In the years since, Kokonut Koast has become a leader in children’s fashion, offering the newest in beach-themed clothing, blankets, burp sets, bibs, diaper bags and hooded towels for babies and small children. These creations make great gifts, whether it’s for a birthday, baby shower or the holidays. Customers can find a full listing of what Kokonut Koast offers atwww.kokonutkoast.com.

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Currys and PC World Announce 100 Hour Price Crash Online

With Cyber Monday fast approaching and customers gearing up to start their Christmas shopping in earnest, Currys and PC World is offering them a helping hand with its biggest ever online pre-Christmas event.

Offering over a million pounds worth of discounted products, the sale will start at 3pm on Thursday 24 th November and continue right through until midnight on Cyber Monday 28 th November, the biggest online shopping day of the year.

Currys and PC World are predicting a record-breaking 25% extra visitors to their sites across the 100 Hour Price Drop. The promotion, which will run on both www.Currys.co.ukand www.PCWorld.co.uk, will offer customers some great market-beating deals across major brands and product categories, including iPads, Xbox Kinect, large screen TVs and computing products and gifts – for the whole weekend.

Commenting on behalf of Dixons Retail, Anina Castle said: “As part of our peak promotions we have been surveying our customers ‘Wish Lists’* for Christmas, to ensure that we include some of the products our customers really want to get including the Xbox Kinect , Dr Dre Beats headphones which feature in the top ten.”

“Last year we saw visitors to our websites increase by around 15% on Cyber Monday. This year we are predicting an increase of up to 25% across the whole weekend as canny customers prepare for Christmas by seeking out online bargains.”

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*Currys and PC World’s Wish List promotion has asked customers to submit their top gifts in order to be in with a chance of winning them. The top 10 products, as voted for by customers, are:

•  iPad2

•  Samsung D8000 smart TV

•  Xbox Kinect

•  Kitchen Aid mixer

•  DLSR camera and lens kit

•  Sony i5 laptop

•  Dr Dre Beats headphones

•  Kindle

•  Macbook air

•  iPod Touch

The Currys and PC World, Wish List Promotion enables one lucky winner every week to win £10,000 worth of products as selected by presenters of The Gadget Show, installed and set up by a KNOWHOW expert in time for Christmas.

To be in with a chance of winning, all you have to do is enter your very own Christmas list online at Currys wish list or PC Worlds wishlist either from home or in store.

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Christmas Shoppers Should Go Online To Find Black Friday Deals, Says Parcel2Go

Britain’s leading online parcel delivery specialist Parcel2Go has reminded shoppers looking for great deals on their Christmas presents this year to remember to capitalise on Black Friday on November 25.

The annual event, which marks the start of the Christmas shopping rush in America, is designed to inspire US consumers and get the tills ringing at the start of the festive season. But thanks to the internet, next week’s shopping bonanza won’t be restricted to people living in the United States.

Amazon UK is one retailer that is joining in to bring British shoppers deals on a range of goods from books and music to fashion and beauty products, and Parcel2Go has reminded people not to miss out. Amazon will be offering timed deals between Monday, November 21 and Black Friday on the 25th.

Richard Mercer, marketing director at Parcel2Go, said: “Black Friday might have begun as a US tradition but deal-conscious shoppers from the UK now have the chance to beat the Christmas rush and grab themselves a few bargains.

“Online shopping has completely revolutionised the way people buy presents at Christmas and as long as people make sure that their gifts are being shipped with leading couriers then buying online is a great way to avoid the queues at the tills. There are sure to be plenty of Black Friday deals to be had next week and by choosing to send presents to friends and relatives using Parcel2Go, shoppers will be able to save even more money.”

Anyone thinking of ordering goods from American businesses on Black Friday might find that some retailers will only ship to US addresses. Parcel2Go offers customers the opportunity to rent an American address and have goods forwarded to Europe with professional couriers such as DHL and FedEx, so buying direct from the US is no problem at all.

Richard added: “The US address rental service has become incredibly popular and we’d expect to see an increase in demand from European consumers as Black Friday draws closer.”

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Bargains To Be Had As Shoppers Get Ready For Christmas And Save By Using The Latest Discount Codes And Voucher Codes Online

Consumers are expected to purchase more gifts online than ever before in the run up to Christmas, despite still feeling the pinch as the UK’s faltering economy struggles to pick up.

Sales via the web are set to rise by 16% this year and VoucherMole.co.uk, the UK ‘s leading voucher codes website, is urging Christmas shoppers to take advantage of the array of discount codes available in order to keep bills down.

“Despite people having less money at their disposal they’ll still look to splash out on gifts at Christmas as they won’t want to disappoint their friends and relatives,” said a spokesperson from Voucher Mole. “Also, young children don’t understand what a recession is and will still be asking for the same expensive toys – it’s difficult for parents to say ‘no’.

“That said, the beauty of online shopping is that discount codes are out there waiting to be snapped up and Voucher Mole can put them in the hands of the consumer. By making the effort to cash in as many discount codes as you can, costs can be kept much lower than expected meaning Christmas 2011 can be a good one.”

Meanwhile, Google has issued an article called ‘e-Retail Recommendations for Christmas 2011′ which offers advice to online retailers on how they can make sales to the bargain hungry user. They give three key tips, namely: businesses should prepare as early as possible (Cyber Sunday and Cyber Monday are on December 4 th and 5 th this year) and research what this Christmas’s ‘must-have’ items are; allay any fears about undelivered goods, particularly if there are severe weather conditions again; and ensure that websites are mobile and tablet friendly as more and more consumers are using such devices to shop.

“It seems that retailers such as play.com, HMV and WHSmith are keen to offer customers some good deals in order to ensure pleasing sales figures for this quarter,” added Voucher Mole. “With shoppers desperate to snap up discounted products in return, there’s every chance that – particularly regarding online retail – there won’t be the doom and gloom that everyone is expecting.”

Voucher Mole is a leading retail promotion company which features voucher codes, deals and offers from a wide variety of online retailers. Our team tracks down the best deals and passes them on to online consumers keen to save money on big brands. Voucher Mole is part of Wilsons Online Retail Ltd. For information visit www.vouchermole.co.uk.

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Cobalt Chrome Ring 2011 Award Winner

The WILLIAMS Cobalt Chrome Ring was voted by jewelers around the world as the winner of the prestigious JCK Jewelers Choice Award for Best Mens Jewelry. This cobalt ring measures a hefty 10mm wide, and features a series of cobalt chrome plates secured in place with 14K rose gold rivets. The cobalt plates have a soft satin finish. On the outer edges of the ring, the cobalt is polished to a high shine for a nice contrast with the satin finish on the plates.

The WILLIAMS Cobalt Chrome Ring is designed and hand fabricated by Heavy Stone Rings, located in Utah. Heavy Stone Rings takes pride in manufacturing cobalt rings and tungsten rings here in the United States, something most jewelry designers no longer do. The inspiration for the WILLIAMS Cobalt Chrome Ring came from the century old New York City subway systems with its rustic riveted iron trusses and beams. There is a masculine allure in the aged industrial metal work of these iron plates and rivets and Heavy Stone Rings sought to create a masculine men’s ring that would evoke similar feelings.

Equally impressive as the unique design is the craftsmanship required to make this ring. Each ring is meticulously constructed by hand by an artisan craftsman, and consists of 27 individual parts.

Currently the WILLIAMS Cobalt Chrome Ring by Heavy Stone Rings can be found at finer independent jewelry stores and online at Titanium-Jewlery.com. Also found at Titanium-Jewelry.com is The Williams Black Cobalt Chrome Ring. Similar to the award winner, but the plates are of Black Zirconium and the rivets are of 18K yellow gold, thus creating a very striking contrast.

Since 2002, Titanium-Jewelry.com has a reputation for carrying beautiful, award winning pieces that are perfect for men and women looking for both contemporary and classic design. Titanium-Jewelry.com carries jewelry made with modern metals such as titanium, tungsten, cobalt, and palladium. The company strives to lead the way by offering a great selection of quality modern jewelry and outstanding customer service. Not only is Titanium-Jewlery.com an online jewelry retailer there is an actual store located in Modesto, CA with gemologist and jewelers in house.

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Burton Celebrates 150 Years Of The Tuxedo

Burton, leading British menswear retailer, has revealed several different ways in which the classic tuxedo can be worn. As the Christmas party season approaches, the tux, which is due to celebrate its 150th birthday, can be a key item to own. The tux is best known as a special occasion suit, traditionally worn with a bowtie; however, Burton has found that it’s more versatile than one might initially think.

According to Burton, the tux has become a cool and contemporary piece of clothing, and can be worn and styled in a multitude of different ways. For example, the menswear brand has declared that there’s no reason why one couldn’t wear a tux jacket with a casual t-shirt and a pair of jeans or chinos to form a more relaxed party outfit. Equally, a pair of belted Tux trousers can look just as sharp paired only with a smart shirt, tucked in and buttoned up to the collar. It’s important to add well polished formal shoes to any tux or tailored outfit, as scruffy shoes will devalue an otherwise well put together look.

For Burton, the double-breasted silhouette is big news, as it’s a new twist on the typically single-breasted tux jacket. Burton’s Navy Birdseye Tux is an option for those looking for an easy alternative to black, without stepping too far away from that smart, versatile colour which lends itself to suiting so well.

The dinner suit is often considered an investment that every man should make, as it’s the kind of classic suit that can be worn year-in and year-out. Though a mens tuxedo may seem like an extravagant garment, its innate versatility can make it a worthy investment. The dinner suit uses a variety of design details such as peak, shawl and notch lapels, enabling a range of unique tailoring options. Dinner suits also come in a mixture of fabrics, cuts and a grown-up colour palette of navy, slate, grey, charcoal and black. Pocket squares, bow ties and dress shirts with placket details and double cuffs can finish the look with style.

Some of the most unique pieces of tailoring that Burton has revealed are the velvet blazers, which breach the gap between casual and smart dressing, as they’re easily dressed up and down. The velvet blazer is something a bit different and can form the basis of a ‘desk-to-disco’ look.

With any tailored fit suit, especially the tux, accessories are important in creating a unique personal style. People can choose cufflinks, ties and bow ties based on their fashion point of view. It is up to the individual to decide whether to buy accessories as fashion pieces or as investment items. For those favouring bolder, on-trend, statement pieces, specs, braces and pocket squares are very fashion-forward accessories.

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Penny-Wise Motorists Spend Spare Car Cash

Cash-strapped British motorists are plundering loose change from their cars to the tune of an estimated £27million, as fears over the economy take hold.

A new report by Halfords shows there has been a 16 per cent drop in the amount of petty cash kept in the country’s 34 million registered vehicles over the past 12 months.

Motorists feeling the pinch are raiding the stash of coins left in the ashtray and door side pockets, which they used to save to pay for parking and the occasional snack or drink.

The study, which Halfords has dubbed the “loose change economic index”, has revealed that today motorists knowingly keep on average £4.60 in their car, a significant drop from a year ago when £5.40 was the average amount stored in vehicles.

Across the UK, that translates from an estimated £183 million kept in cars 12 months ago, down to £156.4 million worth of small change in vehicles today.

The survey of over 2000 drivers asked them to keep a record of spare cash left in vehicles over a 12-month period. Over three quarters of those polled said they deliberately left spare change in the car or van to pay for parking in towns or at railway stations.

Just over a quarter (26 per cent) said they used the cash to buy the occasional drink or snack when filling up with petrol or at a motorway service station, although half of motorists said they were buying fewer treats than a year ago.

One in 12 (8 per cent) said they kept a £10 note hidden in the car in case they ran out of petrol, down from 10 per cent who kept the same emergency cash a year earlier and 82 per cent said they now regularly check their car for dropped and lost coins.

The downturn of 16 per cent in the amount of money left in cars over the past 12 months reflects a decline in disposable income and is three times the annual inflation rate, which latest figures showed running at 5.2 per cent. During that time petrol has gone up from an average 117.7p a litre to 134.5p a litre.

Halfords Motoring Expert, Mark Dolphin, said: “We know that times are tough for motorists and we’re trying to help ease the burden by offering affordable, value for money products and services. This includes our popular We Fit service, which fits bulbs, wiper blades and car batteries whilst you wait, and our garage network, Halfords Autocentres, which carries out dealership-quality work at value prices.

“Keeping your car well-maintained is the best way to ensure cost effective motoring.”

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New DiscountVouchers.co.uk Deals Help Brits Eat Out on a Budget This Winter

Dining out at top UK fast food restaurants is now more affordable for all thanks to retail deals website DiscountVouchers.co.uk. The online specialist is updated in real time to get UK consumers the latest deals for over 800 retailers – and is this week offering new deals for savings at Burger King, KFC and Pizza Hut.

Among the big name fast food joints available on the DiscountVouchers.co.uk website right now is famous chain Burger King, where families can enjoy quality cheeseburgers, shakes and more. By logging on to the DiscountVouchers.co.uk site this week consumers can access new Burger King vouchers which they can use to enjoy the Cheeseburger King deal for just £2.49 and a Double Cheeseburger King deal for just £3.49.

Quality pizza and salads can be had on a budget right now too at Pizza Hut, with DiscountVouchers.co.uk offering new deals to save at branches around the country. Consumers can log on this week and get new Pizza Hut vouchers which can be exchanged for kids eat free and Happy Hour – eat for just £6 with unlimited refill drinks.

Another of the country’s most popular fast food chains available in the new DiscountVouchers.co.uk deals is KFC. The voucher codes site is offering new deals for dining out this winter which include KFC vouchers which diners can exchange against the Family Feast for only £15.99 and The Godfather box meal only £4.99.

Doug Scott, managing director at DiscountVouchers.co.uk, commented, “We know only too well that eating out as a family can be pricey, so we can help people out with these new deals for winter. Money off at popular fast food chains like Burger King, Pizza Hut and KFC is just the ticket for making more of a budget right now.”

DiscountVouchers.co.uk offers consumers money saving deals at major high street brands and specialist retailers, including stores like Tesco, Marks & Spencer, Sainsbury’s, Travelodge, First Choice, lastminute.com and Boden.

For more information visit www.discountvouchers.co.uk.

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Collation Service Offered to ‘The Big Four’ by UK POS

Retailers are consistently planning ahead, and with seasonal promotions and sales it is often important for ‘The Big Four’ to ensure that point of sale kit is uniform across outlets, and as a result of this demand, UK Point of Sale is now offering a collation service to its customers.

Through this valuable service, businesses can order sets of point of sale items, and have each set delivered to any of their stores across the country. UK POS observed that high profile retailers such as ‘The Big Four’ and department stores had a growing need for this service, especially at times of seasonal promotions.

As a result, UK POS’s collation service now allows retailers to order point of sale items such as sets of double hook wires, hanging buttons and poster holders in bulk, and then have them collated by UK POS and delivered nationwide to a large number of stores, therefore reducing the amount of time spent organising deliveries by the customer.

Debra Jamieson, sales and marketing director at UK POS, commented:
“We’re really pleased to be able to offer this service to all of our customers, and we definitely see the demand grow in the run up to Christmas. Our customers simply provide us with a list of individual store requirements detailing the quantities of items and we are able to collate, pack, label and distribute items nationwide, which results in quicker delivery items and a smoother procedure due to our experience and knowledge of the products.”

She continued:
“We are always aiming to make the process easier for our customers, as often the marketing departments of the big retailers do not have the resources to process thousands of point of sale products. We offer this service across a wide spectrum of businesses and across all our products, whether some items are large and some are small, we can still offer the collation service and guarantee that all items will arrive at the correct destination and in great condition.”

UK POS has been manufacturing point of sale products for nearly 25 years and is continually adapting to changing market trends when it comes to working with retailers to market their offers. Best selling products include banner stands and display shelves. For more information on UK POS please visit www.ukpos.com or speak to a member of the experienced customer services team on 0161 431 4400. Follow UK POS on Twitter at http://twitter.com/UKPOSGroup and join the company on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/UKPOS.

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Solution to Holiday Overspending

Mommysavers.com, a leading website resource for parents looking to save money, has an exciting opportunity this holiday season designed to help families avoid going overboard with spending and still experience the meaning of the season. Gift-giving is a long-standing tradition, but it is easy to get caught up in the momentum of the holidays and lose sight of its true meaning. This can lead to stress and guilt that often goes along with overspending.

The Forget the Joneses Holiday Boot Camp is a program available for free to the members of the MommySavers.com discussion forum, and assists them in creating a budget for the holiday season. The MommySavers.com site has many ways to encourage frugal living while avoiding the stress of being spread too thin both budget and time-wise. Tips and advice are given on how to give more personal gifts while spending less, managing time, and experiencing more of what the true meaning of the season represents. Success stories can be found here, http://mommysavers.com/boards/forget-joneses-project-2010/61931-ftj-success-stories-share-yours.html.

To join the Forget the Joneses Holiday Boot Camp visit http://mommysavers.com/boards/forget-joneses-project/. Once registered, assignments can be read via the discussion forum while personal support and feedback is available from the site’s moderators and members. The first assignment is to create a personalized holiday spending plan. Each member’s spending plan includes not only gifts but cards, baking costs, travel fees, decorations, postage, and other holiday-related expenses often forgotten about. The second assignment is to create a budget based on the season’s grand total as well as what each member can realistically afford. In the first two weeks of the Holiday Boot Camp, there are excellent opportunities for parents to pare down holiday spending and relieve the pressures that go hand-in-hand with overextending time and budgets. Additionally, the site also provides access to many online deals and frugal gift ideas which help check items off the holiday shopping list for less.

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PacificPlex Announces Cyber Monday Sale

PacificPlex, a premier online retailer and fashion leader specializing in formal evening wear and plus size dress options today announced that it will be holding a big Cyber Monday sale on Monday, November 28th. Customers will be able to find big one-day-only saving’s on PacificPlex’s extensive selection of formal dresses, tops, bottoms, outerwear and accessories.

“When it comes to saving money on the merchandise, there are two days in late November that have become pseudo-holidays for consumers: Black Friday and Cyber Monday,” says Anna Evers, Director of Marketing for PacificPlex. “While most people have plenty of experience getting up early and heading down to the malls on the day after Thanksgiving for Black Friday sales, Cyber Monday is a newer phenomenon. While Black Friday is the day to get savings at the store, the Monday after Thanksgiving, or Cyber Monday, is the day to get the best saving’s online. At PacificPlex.com, we are offering big savings during our Cyber Monday sale, a sale that will only last as long as the merchandise does. It’s our customer’s best opportunity to get the formalwear they want for the best prices of the year.”

Pacific Plex’s Cyber Monday sale will offer savings on hundreds of fashionable formalwear and dresses. Whether customers are looking for something simple and traditional for school dance or something new and vibrant for a night out, they can find what they need at PacificPlex in sizes up to 5X. As with most Cyber Monday sales, customers will want to log onto PacificPlex.com early so that they can get the best selection while the inventory is plentiful. While PacificPlex may offer more choices than a local department store, customers can expect many popular styles to sell out early in the day. Customers can find out more info at http://www.pacificplex.com/.

PacificPlex allows its users the luxury of shopping online and browsing the continuous expansion of its collection. The assortments of clothing are oftop-of-the-line quality, and are the latest in the fashion industry. With the ability to carry extended sizes up to 5X, women of all sizes can enjoy and lavish in the chic and stylish appeal that PacificPlex offers.

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Brits Reveal Euro Concerns in Latest DiscountVouchers.co.uk Research

Voucher codes specialist DiscountVouchers.co.uk has uncovered British consumers’ fears surrounding the Euro currency crisis which continues to impact on the continent’s economies. The latest research carried out by the money-saving website found that 62% of people would, should the Euro crash altogether, remove their money from the system and keep it somewhere private and safe.

The website, which helps shoppers to save at more than 800 leading retailers, also found that in the event of a complete collapse of the Euro 14% of people would quickly blow all of their money. The poll also revealed that 10% of people would invest their cash in the property market and 10% would look to change their lives by leaving the rat race completely.

For more information visit www.discountvouchers.co.uk.

DiscountVouchers.co.uk features more than 500 new voucher codes and deals every day from over 3000 retailers including Marks & Spencer, House of Fraser, Lastminute.com and Sainsbury’s.

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Hotter Comfort Concept Launches Winter Boots Collection

Hotter Comfort Concept has launched a collection of women’s boots that have every occasion covered this winter.

The UK’s biggest shoe maker has been working hard to ensure that this winter ladies can enjoy every occasion in warm comfort, with casual boots for every day, smart boots for nights out and even waterproof boots for walking the dog.

“After the ice, snow and cold of the last two winters, we all know how the British weather can quickly cause discomfort and disruption, but people still have to carry on with their busy lives,” said Product and Range Director, Paul Sayers. “If you’re prepared for a cold snap then it becomes much easier to carry on regardless, and the correct winter footwear is just one part of those important preparations.

“Our design team have been working hard to create a functional and stylish collection of women’s boots which will help keep people on the move in comfort this season; each includes eponymous Comfort Concept features such as smooth internal seams, removable insoles and super light, shock absorbing soles.”

Hotter ladies boots Faith, Pixie and Isla are on-trend ankle high boots which come in a selection of neutral and seasonal shades, including warming Sangria and rich Teal. The extra wide calf length boot Heaven has a cosy faux fur lining, whilst full leather boot Jade will take wearers through the season in smart casual comfort.

For shearling fans, Hotter’s premium range of sheepskin boots combines the luxurious benefits of 100% pure wool with the support and comfort of Hotter.

“Our three sheepskin boots give women the opportunity to enjoy the warmth and comfort of this fashionable trend, but with the added benefits of Hotter’s lightweight, supportive sole,” explained Paul. “We also build in extra support at the heel of these boots; they will be hard to beat in terms of durability and stability.”

For smarter occasions Hotter’s knee length and heeled boots offer a more fashionable option, with designers including feature leathers, patents and smart buckle details. “Because we have been making footwear in the UK since 1959, we understand our customers completely: they lead busy, active lives and they want to look smart whatever their plans. Boots such as Verdi or Bossa Nova are perfect for party wear; higher boots will be perfect with skirts or skinny jeans, and can take our ladies from work through to a night out with ease.”

Hotter completes this range with the weatherproof comfort of its Terra boot, which incorporates GORE-TEX product technology to make it waterproof enough to cope with the British winter at its worst. Also available for the first time this season, the Terra extra wide fitting boots have a flexible ridged sole, padded collar and tongue and even water repelling laces.

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Discount Stores Growth Increases Spend On Point Of Sale

As much of the high street struggles in these difficult economic times, one retail sector is growing: discount stores. From budget supermarkets to ‘pound’ stores, the market share of these shops is growing* and as a result they are spending more on drawing customers into the store and boosting sales.

With many of these cut-price retailers selling a wide variety of products, from food to homeware, point of sale is an essential part of their artillery, says UK Point of Sale (UK POS), which has seen a significant increase in orders from discount retailers over the past year.

Key point of sale products, such as shelf talkers help retailers to promote their low prices, and maintain a brand image, which is friendly and approachable. While snap frames are simple but effective items which can be reused throughout the shop, dump bins are ideal for near the till area for impulse purchases, both of which are an important part of keeping an image constant throughout the aisles. The pallet cardholders are often favoured by discount stores, as they are able to sell directly from the pallet and can be emphasised with banner stands. While other items such as double hook wires are used for suspending ceiling posters, which can be used to guide consumers around the aisles in an effort to increase the amount of time spent in store, and therefore improve sales.

Debra Jamieson, Sales and Marketing Director at UK POS, commented:
“We have recently seen a huge surge in orders from a number of these discount retailers, which has coincided with news that these cut-price stores are consistently growing in popularity. Items being ordered by these retailers seem to be similar, as they are all aiming to achieve large sales figures by promoting low prices.”

She continued:
“These retailers can also be creative with their branding in order to have a greater visual impact; this in turn leads to an opportunity to cross-sell in the aisles or at the tills. Although online shopping is becoming increasingly popular, these stores have an advantage in terms of point of sale, and they are definitely acting on it.”

UK POS has been manufacturing point of sale products for nearly 25 years and is continually adapting to changing market trends when it comes to working with retailers to market their offers. Best selling products include acrylic free standing poster holders and snap frames. For more information on UK POS please visit www.ukpos.com or speak to a member of the experienced customer services team on 0161 431 4400. Follow UK POS on Twitter at http://twitter.com/UKPOSGroup and join the company on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/UKPOS.

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Cashback Offer On Print-From-Anywhere HP ePrinters From BT Business Direct Makes Them A Smart Investment

Have you ever been caught out when giving a presentation by not being able to make quick prints of a particular page?

Well, with Hewlett-Packard’s ePrint enabled printers range, that can become a thing of the past. And right now at BT Business Direct, we’ve teamed up with HP to bring you a great cashback deal, saving you up to £75 on one of these state-of-the-art multifunction machines.

With an HP ePrint enabled printer you can tell it to print a range of documents or images remotely, using your smartphone, notebook, or any other mobile-enabled device. Each printer has a unique email address, to which you send your printing instructions, so you don’t even need to be in the same office, building, or even city to print out whatever you need. Get it all done in an instant – and what’s more, there’s no extra software to install.

BT Business Direct now stocks a range of these clever printers, which can really boost your productivity if you’re always on the move but need to make top-quality prints to impress a client.

Nadine Roache, Category Manager from BT Business Direct said: “Multi-tasking is a buzz-word for many businesses, but the ability to do more than one thing at once makes any company much more productive.

“It used to be that you could only do more than one thing at once if you were at your desk – but now, thanks to these incredibly smart printers from Hewlett-Packard, staying productive and connected wherever you are is so simple.

“And HP’s cash back offer* now makes it the perfect time to upgrade your business to these state-of-the-art machines.”

Visit the HP Printer Cash Back Offers page on the BT Business Direct website to see the full range of models available under this deal, and more about the machines themselves.

Then order from www.businessdirect.bt.com, or call our Business Sales team on 0870 429 3010.

*Full terms and conditions of the offer are here, and detailed specifications of the models available are on the BT Business Direct website. Prices shown exclude the cash back available, which varies from model to model.

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Debenhams Reveals Men Smell More Fragrant As They Age

Debenhams has revealed the results of new research* which show that a man’s choice of fragrance alters dramatically with advancing years, resulting in men in their sixties and above selecting and piling on the strongest of scents.

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The sense of smell weakens in people who are their sixties hence why older generations prefer impactful, longer lasting perfumes, often opting for classic, masculine pongs from the likes of Aramis and Davidoff.

Unlike today’s man who on average begins to use cologne from the age of 14 years old, sexagenarians and their older brothers didn’t grow up wearing fragrance and most men in this age group (77 per cent) claimed to only start wearing aftershave at the age of 30 years old.

Now that wearing scent is an acceptable part of everyday male grooming, it seems those born in 1951 and earlier are making up for lost time and ‘splashing it on all over’ with 56 per cent saying they respray three times a day, more than any other age group.

Ruth Attridge, spokesperson for Debenhams said: “No longer the fusty Steptoe or the less-than-fragrant Compo, the older generation has embraced the fragrance hall and is creating a buzz in the beauty industry.

“Choosing a signature scent can be a challenge whatever your age however, before reaching for another spritz, we’d always advise remembering that a ‘man doesn’t have to try too hard’.”

The older generation still has a little way to go to match up to their sons in their late twenties and thirties. Research has shown that 63 per cent of men in this age group have a ‘fragrance wardrobe’ of five or more scents, with men citing “mood”, “occasion” and “trend” for why they experiment.

They were also the age bracket most likely to be influenced by the women in their life with 71 per cent of men claiming their wife or girlfriend has a say in their smell.

Despite their bad rap for piling on the pong, it is fresh, often unisex fragrances that are bought most frequently by men in their teens and early twenties. Bottle design and association with celebrities and sports proved major motivations for purchases in this age group.

As men reach their forties and fifties, sex sells resulting in a sales boom for the spicy and musky fragrance sector. The baby boomers have ascertained what fragrance they like and therefore spend more but buy less, investing in premium, designer brands such as Chanel, Tom Ford and Bvlgari.

Attridge added: “This research is massively important as we enter the Christmas shopping period.

“Fragrance is one of our most popular gifts for men and we can now provide further training for our fragrance consultants to help busy shoppers pick the right perfume, whether it’s for your Great Uncle Bob or your image-conscious teenage son.

“We will be managing our stock levels accordingly to make sure that no one ends up with a dusty bottle of Old Spice left on the shelf year after year.”

Via EPR Network
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