Debenhams has reported strong year-end results, showing group sales up by 4.5% and profits up for the third year running by 10.0% to £166.1m. It also announced the acceleration of its store modernisation programme and the opening of nine new stores.
The results, first announced by Debenhams' new chief executive Michael ...
As we begin to enter the primary summer months, many across the UK will ensuring as much free time as possible is spent outside in the sun. Although obvious enjoyment is had across a range of outside leisure activities such as hiking, camping and fishing, unfortunately each summer sees a ...
Debenhams Beauty Hall has revealed that the 'glowing' example of the Middletons at the Royal Wedding has caused a sales spike of fake tan with British women aiming to look just as bronzed during this year's wedding season.
The afternoon of the Royal Wedding Day saw fake tan flying off the shelves ...
Debenhams Beauty Hall has revealed that women are worrying about the appearance of their necks and busts as much as their faces, causing a boom in 'bra in a jar' products.
Products designed to minimise turkey necks and smooth crepey cleavage are up 265% on last year, so that the sector ...
June 18th 2010
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Debenhams has broken ranks with the rest of the high street by using un-airbrushed photography in its windows to launch new swimwear lines for the summer.
Debenhams believes that the over use of some digital photography techniques to create unrealistic body shapes and flawless skin can make women feel more insecure ...
April 1st 2010
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Debenhams research has revealed that nearly three-quarters of the UK population have considered splitting from their partners because of bad bed etiquette. The research also showed that 78% of those questioned have considered moving house and 80% have thought about moving to the spare room.
Sleep-deprived shoppers admitted the detrimental effect ...
February 25th 2010
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Debenhams has revealed that the average British woman's cosmetic bag is out of date by a worrying four years.
The new research highlighted that many British women are using cosmetics well past the use-by date, unaware that products can be a magnet for germs which could cause damage to their health ...
December 3rd 2009
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Gemondo, one of the UK largest online jewellers has introduced the gorgeous Zandra Rhodes Jewelleryinto their designer jewellery collections. Gemondo.com is an online jewellery retailer specialised in designer jewellery. It’s the only online outlet for discontinued Zandra Rhodes jewellery, and stocks the largest collection of Zandra Rhode’s jewellery in the world, many of ...
November 27th 2009
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MAC Cosmetics has announced the launch of a newly designed website that fuses art and e-commerce.
The website redesign includes a number of new ground-breaking technological features as well as launching a collection of Christmas 2009 gift sets, MAC Palettes and makeup shades for the festive season.
"Websites act as their own ...
November 27th 2009
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The Animal team cleaned up the top spots of the UK Pro Surf tour at the final decider event in Newquay at the weekend. Alan Stokes claimed the overall men's open tour title and Gwen Spurlock became overall women's open tour champion too. This is a great finish for Gwen ...
November 27th 2009
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We are delighted to inform you that AstleyClarke.com has won the Walpole Award for "Best Luxury Brand Online 2009"
The annual Walpole awards for Excellence took place last night (16th November 2009), at Banqueting House, London and honored those individuals and companies who have, in the views of the judges, members and ...
November 23rd 2009
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Ernest Jones, the Diamond and Watch specialist has joined the social media revolution and launched its own Twitter page.
The Ernest Jones Twitter page can be found under the name Ejonesjewellers at the social media site. The page is designed to give customers a chance to stay up to date on offers, ...
Kaenon Polarized™ , the Newport Beach-based maker of lifestyle and performance sunglasses, proudly announces the Holiday arrival of three new Luxury Performance frame designs for men and women. The men's and women's sunglass styles will be available November 1 and launched to retail in limited release through Kaenon's premium dealer network, ...
November 13th 2009
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Naartjie Kids, the original name in fun clothing sizes 0 - 10, announced today, it’s storewide clearance sale featuring up to 60% off selected fall fashions for boys, girls and infants. The clearance sale begins today, and is good on items purchased in-store and online. Choose f r o m ...
November 12th 2009
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The Body Shop has announced it is bringing back some of its most popular products f r o m the 80s for a limited period.
The Body Shop is re-introducing classic products, now featuring new retro packaging. Old favourites such as Fuzzy Peach, the Banana collection and Ice Blue are all ...
Lauren Klein, a leading online retailer of designer jewelry, rates the winter holiday season its busiest, along with Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day. Hot items this year in both men’s and women’s jewelry and accessories include yellow gold and yellow gold and diamond combinations. From personalized and monogrammed jewelry, Lauren ...
Simone and Son, Orange County’s premier fine jeweler, announced today its 2009 Gala Event, on Sunday, November 22, from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., at Simone & Son atelier in Huntington Beach. The event featuring the newest models of luxury cars from Bentley, Audi and Porsche, along with silent auction ...
November 10th 2009
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BabyStuffGifts.com, a leading online baby boutique, today announced its full line of one-of-a-kind personalized baby gifts and accessories, for those with discriminating tastes. As a trusted industry leader in specialty baby gifts, BabyStuffGifts.com offers an exclusive selection of fine baby clothes, gift baskets, accessories, blankets, hooded towels, bibs, burp cloths, ...
October 29th 2009
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Clinique, leader in skin care and make up, has launched its latest colour collection called Black Tie Violets which includes new limited edition make up shades.
From violet berries to rich plums, purple is this season's new red. To celebrate this purple reign of colour, Clinique has introduced the New Black Tie ...
Simone and Son, Orange County’s premier fine jeweler, ushers in a new era of custom engagement rings, combining the client’s input f r o m the very start. As a distinctive alternative to ready-made engagement rings and wedding bands, Simone & Son opens up the creative process, allowing customers to infuse their ...