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Entries open for every- woman in Retail Awards
The UK’s largest independent membership network for women in business, everywoman, is inviting entries for the 2012 Specsavers everywoman in Retail Awards. Now in their fifth year, these awards recognise the achievements of women in the retail sector. By highlighting inspirational female role models who are excelling, the awards aim to demonstrate to other talented individuals the exceptional opportunities offered by a career in retail. Maxine Benson, Co-founder of everywoman comments, “Retail is an attractive sector offering flexibility and the opportunity to
learn transferable skills.” “Those companies that nurture and progress their female talent will be those most likely to reap success.” The awards are open for entry until 14 May 2012. The winners will be announced at a glittering ceremony at The Savoy on 13 September 2012.
BRC push need for single online
England Netball Squad
Mary Portas’ Bottom Line launches of Channel 4
A new Channel 4 programme, Maryʼs Bottom Line, sees retail expert Mary Portas attempt to reinvigorate the British manufacturing industry. British manufacturers are unable to compete on price with manufacturers from the Far East but Mary believes that British consumers would be prepared to pay a little more if they knew that products were being manufactured in the UK
because of the boost it would bring to the economy and because they would know that all items were being ethically produced. Leading by example, Mary attempts to start her own production line to manufacture 100% British knickers, in order to show consumers the value of buying British and to show manufacturers that it can be done.
market The British Retail Consortium’s (BRC’s) Multichannel Retailing conference is a timely reminder to the Government to keep the pressure on Europe over the creation of a true single European online retail market. The annual event, which attracts more than 150 key figures from UK retailing, will consider how the sector’s responding to the latest developments in technology and embracing changes in consumer habits. Prime Minister David Cameron and other EU leaders have spoken up about the economic importance of a digital single market but actual progress in Europe has been slow. The BRC wants the Government to maintain the pressure on the EU to overcome problems such as different consumer rights rules and incompatible payment systems.
Debenhams deploy One Platform
Marks & Spencer sponsor gardens
Marks & Spencer will be sponsoring a series of show gardens devised by the Royal Horticultural Society and national charity, Groundwork. The gardens, designed by landscape designer and broadcaster Chris
Beardshaw (pictured), are part of the charities’ efforts to get local communities gardening. Director of Plan A at Marks & Spencer, Richard Gillies, said: “This is an exciting partnership and a fitting way to mark Groundwork’s 30th year. We’ve worked with the charity for four years now and its employees and volunteers are often the unsung heroes of local communities. The work they do really does transform urban green spaces. We’ll be encouraging as many of our customers and employees as possible to get down to the RHS shows and see the gardens.”
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at Moda The England Netball Squad made an appearance at Moda Lingerie & Swimwear to announce the launch of its official partnership with leading sports underwear brand Freya Active. The Squad spent the day putting the new Freya Active Black Samba Sports Bra to the test by performing numerous challenges on a custom-made netball court, close to the Freya Active stand. Joanna Adams, Head of Marketing and Commercial at England Netball said; “We’re very excited to have Freya Active onboard. They are an established sports brand with great presence so we can’t wait to see how the partnership develops.” The collaboration will not only strengthen the synergy between sports and fashion whilst positively raising the profiles of both parties, but will push a greater message of raising awareness about the importance of wearing the correct bra so as not to hinder performance when partaking in sports and exercise.
Technology Debenhams has deployed Hydra’s One Platform marketing technology to help it explore and enhance the scope of how it targets customers in Search Marketing. Debenhams is working with Hydra, using the OneSearch functionality to establish ways in which it can use Search Marketing to enhance its approach to targeting customers. The implementation of The One Platform from Hydra is now assisting in this process by sourcing and defining a keyword set that allows Debenhams to explore and grow new opportunities for customer acquisition. The One Platform allows the team at Debenhams to target previously unexplored areas and leverage greater success.
New guide on HC retail
equipment The British Refrigeration Association (BRA), with the support of Marks & Spencer and Cool Concerns Ltd, has introduced new guidance on the servicing of hydrocardon retail equipment. The ‘Guidance for the Service of Hydrocarbon Refrigerant Equipment in a Retail Environment’ document summarises best practices for the service and maintenance of HC equipment in order to ensure the safety of engineers.
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