Lands’ End has appointed former Shop
Direct brand director Sara Prowse as managing director
for its UK business.
Boden has long suffered accusations of being too
smug; the Telegraph reports on increasing claims that
the retailer doesn’t offer value for money.
The Guardian notes that the secret to
Next’s success is the early adoption of home
shopping.
Stamp and collectibles specialist Stanley
Gibbons delivered a record-breaking performance in 2011.
Sales were up 35 per cent to £35.7 million in the year ended
31st December. Following the relaunch of its flagship website,
online sales soared-up 72 per cent to £4.3 million. Statutory
pretax profit was £5.1 million, up 19 per cent of the
£4.3 million achieved in 2010.
Lovefilm subscribers streamed more films and TV
series over the internet than rented DVDs, Blu-rays and games
last month, reports the company. The number of films and TV
episodes streamed online through internet-connected devices
including games consoles and connected TVs exceeded the number of
DVDs, Blu-rays and games rented by more than 20 per cent,
representing a year-on-year increase of more than 400 per cent.
Rental volume is also growing, up 25 per cent over the year.
Trusted Shops, a European accreditation of online shops, is
launching its Trustmark, buyer protection, seller rating and
customer service offerings into the UK.
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