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Summer sale


by Miri Thomas | Publication date: 02/09/2010 | Category: News

In the British press, the summer months are traditionally referred to as the “silly season”, with the media using parliament’s break as an excuse to turn out bizarre stories. Not so silly, however, is the acquisition activity taking place in the multichannel retail sector.
   
   

Thriving etailers attract private equity interest


by Catalogue e-business | Publication date: 02/09/2010 | Category: News

While abundant anecdotal evidence shows that banks are still not lending to small businesses like they did before the recession, private-equity interest in the multichannel retail sector appears to be on the increase.
   
   

A greener way to shop


by Catalogue e-business | Publication date: 02/09/2010 | Category: News

A recent e-Customer Service Index (eCSI) survey conducted by industry body IMRG and research provider eDigitalResearch revealed that consumers are embracing ecommerce, not just for convenience, but because it is seen as a more environmentally friendly way to shop.
   
   

News roundup--Mountain Warehouse, Freemans Grattan, more


by Catalogue e-business | Publication date: 02/09/2010 | Category: News

LDC buys stake in Mountain Warehouse, Koert Tulleners set the record straight on FGH
   
   

BeCheeky back on track


by Catalogue e-business | Publication date: 02/09/2010 | Category: News

BeCheeky, the online lingerie retailer, has seen its losses halve during the 2009/10 fiscal year and turnover increase by 21 percent.
   
   

Ilovegorgeous to debut print catalogue


by Catalogue e-business | Publication date: 02/09/2010 | Category: News

Ilovegorgeous, a vintage-inspired clothing label for children, is to launch a print catalogue to complement its online offering and Notting Hill Gate store
   
   

All change at Guy Collection


by Catalogue e-business | Publication date: 02/09/2010 | Category: News

Slowing traffic and dwindling conversion rates at GuyCollection.co.uk prompted Donna Baker, founder of childrenswear etailer Guy Collection, to investigate the root cause.
   
   

Catalogue e-business interview with Peter Higgins


by Miri Thomas | Publication date: 02/09/2010 | Category: News

The outgoing chairman of Cath Kidston talks about selling the business to private-equity firm TA Associates earlier in the year and his future plans for Joe Browns and Charles Tyrwhitt.
   
   

Lands’ End aims for excellent rating on new build


by Catalogue e-business | Publication date: 01/09/2010 | Category: News

Further adding to Lands' End's green credentials is the company’s new distribution centre extension, opened in August 2010.
   
   

Virginia Hayward sees trees of green


by Catalogue e-business | Publication date: 01/09/2010 | Category: News

Dorset-based hamper and gift supplier/cataloguer Virginia Hayward is working to reduce its carbon footprint by planting a further 3,300 trees in what has become known as Millennium Wood.