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Apparel & Fashion, Consumer Services, Internet & Online, Retail, Shopping

Latest DiscountVouchers.co.uk Deals Get Shoppers Savings on Top Brand Clothing

July 22, 2011 EPR Network Leave a comment

22 July 2011 – /RTPR/ – With tourists across the country looking to make the most of budgets for their summer holidays this summer, leading voucher codes website DiscountVouchers.co.uk has launched new deals online to help people save. Home to deals for over 800 retailers and suppliers, DiscountVouchers.co.uk this week offers new deals redeemable at ASOS, Joules and Boden.

The DiscountVouchers.co.uk website is always home to the biggest names in the fashion world and this week consumers can get online and save money at top store ASOS. DiscountVouchers.co.uk site is this week the place to go for the latest updated ASOS discount codes which consumers can use to get as much as 70% off the ASOS summer sale plus free delivery worldwide.

Another well-known fashion store on show this week is popular high street and online retailer Boden. DiscountVouchers.co.uk is right now offering savings through a choice of new Boden voucher codes which includes £15 off men’s’ chino shorts and also a big 60% off the Boden Clearance Sale.

New outfits for the bar or for the beach are available on a budget this week too thanks to the regularly-updated DiscountVouchers.co.uk service. Popular fashion specialist Joules can be saved at this week through new Joules clothing offers like free delivery on purchases of £100 or over as well as £36 Off Gilmore: Mens Hooded Sweatshirts – now only £29 at Joules Clothing.

Doug Scott, managing director at DiscountVouchers.co.uk, commented, “Thanks to the fact that our team is online and updating our website all the time people can always access the very latest deals around. This week sees us able to offer consumers great value on top brand summer clothing, which is ideal for people heading abroad some time soon.”

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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About DiscountVouchers.co.uk
DiscountVouchers.co.uk features the latest money saving offers from a growing range of retailers, all updated in real time. Designed to help consumers save money with both leading high street brands and specialist retailers, DiscountVouchers.co.uk offers one of the widest choices of discounts available.

Part of ASAP Ventures Ltd, the company behind the award winning Carrentals.co.uk price comparison site, DiscountVouchers.co.uk is committed to offering a growing range of the best savings available online.

Media Contact
Doug Scott
press@discountvouchers.co.uk
DiscountVouchers.co.uk (Asap Ventures)
www.discountvouchers.co.uk
0845 871 2069

Automotive, Consumer Services, Internet & Online, Shopping, Transportation & Logistics, Travel

Hire Car Comparator Gives Travellers the Lowdown on Overpaying for Rental Insurance

July 19, 2011 EPR Network Leave a comment

19 July 2011 – /RTPR/ – Few things frustrate travellers more than paying for things they don’t need. How much insurance to buy for a rental car is one of the most confusing issues out there, but Carrentals.co.uk has written an online guide to help people avoid paying for cover they don’t need.

After polling some of the two million Brits who rent a car during the summer holiday season, Carrentals.co.uk discovered that the most common annoyance was the pressure exerted by rental agents to purchase additional coverage at the time of pick up. Most of the time, extra coverage in unnecessary and can add up to £2,000 to the bill.

Gareth Robinson, Managing Director of Carrentals.co.uk, comments: “Having the right amount of coverage on a rental car is important, but most car hire companies try to take advantage of their customers by pushing them to buy extra insurance. It’s an annoying game they play, and sadly often neglects the most frequent trouble areas like lost keys or damaged windscreens.”

The rules of the road regarding proper rental insurance cover is nicely presented in a new video by carrentals.co.uk that can be viewed at http://www.carrentals.co.uk/extras/car-hire-insurance. They also have an excellent site devoted to common questions and the correct answers at http://forum.carrentals.co.uk/collision-damage-waiver-excess-insurance.

“One of our goals is to arm travellers with the right information to help them manage their budget effectively,” Gareth adds. “The video lays it all out there in black and white so that you won’t feel pressured to pay for cover you don’t really need. There definitely is a good case for buying extra cover, so we’ve created our own policy for our clients that tosses out the unnecessary things and keeps the good ones at a price everyone can appreciate.”

Customers of Carrentals.co.uk can now take advantage of a new insurance policy that is up to 60% cheaper than similar cover offered directly by the rental companies. With savings of £75 or more on offer, it is a great alternative for travellers tired of playing the mind games commonly associated with car rental firms.

Carrentals.co.uk is Britain’s number one hire car comparator site, listing the latest price and deals from 50 rental agencies such as Alamo, Auto Europe, Budget, Holiday Autos and Sixt, in over 15,000 popular locations.

www.carrentals.co.uk.
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About Carrentals.co.uk
Carrentals.co.uk was launched in February 2003 and grew to become one of the UK’s leading online car hire companies by 2006.

In 2007 the company re-launched its site to create the first major online price comparator in the travel industry. Using the latest technology the Carrentals.co.uk site now searches up to 50 different car hire websites, providing an impartial comparison of the best prices available in over 15,000 locations.

Websites searched include Alamo, Auto Europe, Budget, Ebookers, Hertz, Holiday Autos, Opodo, Sixt and Thrifty, with the Carrentals.co.uk site quickly comparing prices and allowing customers to refine their search by car type.

The Carrentals.co.uk site also features over 5,000 pages of travel information in a mini-guide format.

In 2008 Carrentals.co.uk was voted Best Car Hire Website in the Travolution Awards, and in 2010 it was Highly Commended in the Best Meta-search/Price Comparison category. To book or for further information visit www.carrentals.co.uk

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Rachel Builder & Jenny White
Context
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F: 01625 511967
carrentals@contextpr.co.uk
www.contextpr.co.uk

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press@asapventures.co.uk
ASAP Ventures Ltd
0844 448 1489
www.carrentals.co.uk

Business, Electronics, Entertainment, Retail, Shopping

Vita Audio Radios Sales Hit Record High at Dougbradyhifi.com

July 15, 2011 EPR Network Leave a comment

15 July 2011 – /RTPR/ – Stunning looks, exceptional build quality and an outstanding performance prove a winning combination, with sales of Vita Audio integrated music systems soaring at Dougbradyhifi.com

Beautifully crafted integrated music systems rarely score top marks across the board, but Vita Audio Systems are an exception. The brand was formed in 2006 and rapidly became one of the leading suppliers of D.A.B radios, with fans enamoured with the exceptional sound quality and sleek retro styling of its digital radios and music systems.

“It’s rare to find such a compact music system with such a high technical specification, let alone one that offers an outstanding performance across the board” says Doug Brady Product Manager Stephen Oakes. Ever since the Vita Audio R4i was released online and at the Cheshire store it has been a bestseller, with customers impressed by the power and quality of sound which can come from such a small music system.

The R4i is the most comprehensive music system from the Vita Audio range, offering the full range of digital media options including a slot loading multi format CD player, USB port for playback of music files and iPod dock in addition to the DAB/DAB+/FM tuner which is a standard feature of the full Vita Audio range.

The Vita Audio R4i combines technology more frequently seen in high quality separates than compact music systems. Vita Audio developed its own powerful speaker and amplifier system for the R4i, using custom designed Class A-B amplifiers developed with discrete component technology. The result is crystal clear vocals, impressive bass thanks to an integrated subwoofer, and good separation of stereo in spite of the close proximity of the speakers, and the 80 watt output is more than enough for a small to medium sized room.

The R4i offers impressive sound and maximum functionality; however the Vita Audio R2i is equally well accomplished, and another bestselling Vita Audio model at Doug Brady HiFi. The R2i may not have the output of the R4i; however its 20 watt output is impressive, and features enhanced 3D sound processing and tone equaliser to get a custom sound to suit all tastes.

The R2i is a regular winner of the full complement of stars in industry reviews, and has picked up many “Best Buy” awards for its design and performance. “It may be small but it really packs a punch, and has surprisingly good range and impressive sound for such a compact system” says Oakes. The R2i features two pairs of gold plated phono inputs, clock and alarm functions and an intuitive remote control and rotodial controller for ease of operation.

Both the Vita Audio R2i and R4i are sold in three attractive veneer finishes and sleek retro styling, and their looks and outstanding performance have proved to be a winning combination at Dougbradyhifi.com with Via Audio sales soaring and hitting record highs.

Further details of the award winning range of Vita Audio digital radios and accessories can be found on: http://www.dougbradyhifi.com/s-66-vita-audio.aspx

Contact Details: Charles Clowes
Doug Brady HiFi
Kingsway Studios
Kingsway North
Warrington
Cheshire
WA1 3NU

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Consumer Services, Food & Beverage, Internet & Online, Retail, Shopping

Dining Out over Summer with Savings Thanks to Latest DiscountVouchers.co.uk Deals

July 15, 2011 EPR Network Leave a comment

15 July 2011 – /RTPR/ – DiscountVouchers.co.uk, the leading online retail savings specialist, has this week introduced a choice of new deals designed to help UK families eat out at top restaurants for the summer. Consumers use the website for saving money at more than 800 restaurants and retailers, and this week the site is home to money off at Harvester, Loch Fyne and more in its new deals.

Logging on to the website right now lets consumers save money when eating out at the Harvester chain, one of the UK’s most popular eateries. Online atwww.DiscountVouchers.co.uk right now is a great choice of Harvester vouchers for enjoying the Early Bird menu for only £4.99 plus a free soft drink with all main courses.

Seafood meals can be had on a budget at one of the country’s most popular fish eateries,Loch Fyne. UK consumers can log on to the DiscountVouchers.co.uk website right now and find an offer for getting £10 off all bills once they have registered on the Loch Fyne site.

Doug Scott, managing director at DiscountVouchers.co.uk, commented, “Our new deals for places like Harvester and Loch Fyne – plus other top UK restaurants – are perfectly timed for helping people maximise their budgets this summer. We update the site all the time ensuring that our printable vouchers are always the very latest and best around.”

For more information visit www.discountvouchers.co.uk
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Media Contact
Doug Scott
press@discountvouchers.co.uk
DiscountVouchers.co.uk (Asap Ventures)
www.discountvouchers.co.uk
0845 871 2069

Consumer Services, Home & Garden, Internet & Online, Retail, Shopping

Bargain Deals on Amazon Garden Goods with Latest DiscountVouchers.co.uk Offers

July 8, 2011 EPR Network Leave a comment

07 July 2011 – /RTPR/ – DiscountVouchers.co.uk, the leading voucher codes site, this week announces new deals redeemable at online specialist Amazon to help people save on gardening tools and goods for the summer. The website offers deals redeemable at more than 800 stores and online retailers and is this week the place to go for summer outdoor bargains.

Examples of the new DiscountVouchers.co.uk money-saving deals available this week to help people save on top brand garden items include Amazon vouchers for money off furniture. The deals on show this week include as much as 30% off patio sets for two and also a great saving in the shape of 20% off loungers, recliners and deckchairs from Amazon.co.uk.

Also on show among the latest range of DiscountVouchers.co.uk deals which can be found online at present is a deal for getting money off gardening tools. Consumers can log on and find a choice of new Amazon discount codes offering them up to 40% off garden hand tools and also a deal for saving as much as 40% on barbecues from Amazon.

Doug Scott, managing director at DiscountVouchers.co.uk, comments, “We appreciate entirely that summer can be an expensive time for families, with holidays to pay for and kids to look after and so on. However we can help people get more for their money right now at top online store Amazon with great online vouchers for saving on furniture for the garden and also tools for doing up one’s flowerbeds.”

For more information visit www.discountvouchers.co.uk
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Media Contact
Doug Scott
press@discountvouchers.co.uk
DiscountVouchers.co.uk (Asap Ventures)
www.discountvouchers.co.uk
0845 871 2069

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Apparel & Fashion, Art, Internet & Online, Retail, Shopping

Diamond Jewellery Market Growth in East

July 5, 2011 EPR Network Leave a comment

05 July 2011 – /RTPR/– Recent figures suggest that the market for diamond jewellery in the near future is expected to be driven by increased growth in India, China and the Gulf.

These emerging Eastern markets have demonstrated significant growth in the past few years, with diamonds proving increasingly popular as both a luxury item and a long-term investment.

By 2015, it is predicted that India, China and the Gulf will equal or surpass the market share of the US, which currently stands at 35 to 40 per cent. In 2010, India and China were already up 31 and 25 per cent respectively.

However, with worldwide reserves of diamonds at an all-time low, this new growth in Eastern countries means the balance between supply and demand is set to become more mismatched than ever; forecasts warn that demand is likely to outpace lower levels of diamond supply for many years to come.

With diamonds only getting rarer, it’s likely that the value of diamonds will continue to ascend on a global scale in the same way that gold and silver prices have already, increasing the natural treasure’s worth in the long term.

Although diamond prices have already begun to reflect the imbalance between supply and demand, the view that diamonds are an ‘investment vehicle’ that has the potential to grow – or at least remain the same – means customers are continuing to buy.

When compared to the inflated prices of gold, diamonds also – for the time being – pose a more affordable alternative in an unsteady economy.

It is yet to be seen how the rising value of diamonds will affect the production and/or prices of popular jewellery brands, popular in both the East and West, which feature diamond-encrusted pieces in their collections. For now, however, fans of Pandora jewellery and the like need not worry.

Visit the Jewel Hut, one of the UK’s leading jewellery websites, today to view an extensive collection of diamond jewellery.

Contact Details: The Jewel Hut: http://www.thejewelhut.co.uk
95 High Street
Brierley Hill
West Midlands
DY5 3AU
Tel. No. 01384 78431
E-mail: luke.mcnaney@thbaker-watches.co.uk

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Apparel & Fashion, Art, Entertainment, Internet & Online, Retail, Shopping

OMEGA Watches to be US PGA Timekeeper

July 5, 2011 EPR Network Leave a comment

05 July 2011 – /RTPR/– Already a sponsor of numerous golfing tournaments around the world, OMEGA Watcheshas renewed and expanded its links with the US PGA Tour.

The Swiss watches brand has signed a five year deal to be the organisation’s Official Timekeeper. The new partnership will be launched at the 2011 PGA Championship at the Atlanta Athletic Club which begins on 8 August and will run through to the PGA’s Centennial year celebrations in 2016.

The new deal will encompass two of golf’s best known events, the PGA Championship and the Ryder Cup, alongside a number of popular subsidiary contests. The commitment from the watch manufacturer includes advertising on TV broadcasts of the sport and marketing support for the PGA’s Player development efforts.

As the Official Timekeeper of The PGA of America, the company will also provide timings and other support to the Senior PGA Championship, the PGA Championship and Grand Slam of Golf, and the Official Licensee of the 2012 and 2014 Ryder Cup. The sponsor also allows the manufacturer presenting Sponsor rights at certain events and the status of Official Timekeeper of the Professional National Championship.

As well as organising prestigious golf events, the US PGA also organises representation and accreditation for the 27,000 men and women PGA professionals who work with golf clubs as golf tutors, course managers and other associated roles.

OMEGA watches also supports golf outside of the United States, serving as title sponsor of the European Masters, the Mission Hills World Cup of Golf and the OMEGA watches Dubai Desert Classic. The roster of Brand Ambassadors includes a number of current golf stars such as Sergio Garcia and Michelle Wie and one of the game’s all-time greats, Greg Norman.

With a rich history in sports timekeeping, OMEGA watches has served as Official Timekeeper at 24 Olympic Games since 1932. It has extended its agreement with the International Olympic Committee through to 2020.

OMEGA watches are available at the Watch Hut, the UK’s largest watch website, at http://www.thewatchhut.co.uk.

Contact Details: The Watch Hut: http://www.thewatchhut.co.uk
95 High Street
Brierley Hill
West Midlands
DY5 3AU
Tel. No. 01384 78431
E-mail: rich@thbaker.co.uk

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Apparel & Fashion, Art, Entertainment, Internet & Online, Retail, Shopping

Sekonda Watches Party on TV’s Popstar to Operastar

July 5, 2011 EPR Network Leave a comment

05 July 2011 – /RTPR/– The party is nearly over for ‘Popstar to Operastar’ contestants Joe McElderry and Cheryl Baker but it never stops for Sekonda watches.

Over the past five weeks, Sekonda has showcased its colourful range of Party Time watches in its role as official show sponsor of ITV1’s singing competition.

In that time, the eight celebrity contestants have been whittled down to finalists McElderry and Baker, who will compete against each other to be crowned the winning ‘Operastar’ on Sunday’s final show.

Although the final curtain will come down on ‘Popstar to Operstar’ for another year, fans of Partytime won’t have to wait that long to see their favourite Sekonda watches return to the screen.

The new series of ‘Britain & Ireland’s Next Top Model’, which commenced on Sky Living on Monday (04 July), will feature the modelling hopefuls sporting Sekonda Partytime watches as part of one week’s challenge.

Sekonda watches’ starring role in Living’s fashion show follows last year’s photo shoot, which saw contestants wearing Casio Baby-G watches and led to show winner Joy McLaren being selected as an official brand ambassador.

Although it is not yet known whether this year’s winner will enjoy a similar deal modelling Sekonda Partytime watches, the brand itself is sure to benefit from another turn in the TV spotlight.

Each Partytime watch boasts a bold, single colour strap with a glittering stone-set bezel, providing a colour for every party any time of the year.

With Christmas approaching, it’s likely that Sekonda will continue its sponsorship of ITV shows over the festive period following annual slots in 2009 and 2010, which won the watch brand even more fans in the run-up to Christmas.

A wide range of Sekonda watches, including the Partytime range, can be viewed at the Watch Hut, the UK’s largest watches website.

Catch the finale of ‘Popstar to Operstar’, sponsored by Sekonda, on Sunday 10 July at 8pm ITV1. For more information on where you can next catch Sekonda on TV, visit thewatchhut.co.uk.

Contact:

The Watch Hut: http://www.thewatchhut.co.uk

95 High Street
Brierley Hill
West Midlands
DY5 3AU
Tel. No. 01384 78431
E-mail: luke.mcnaney@thbaker-watches.co.uk

Apparel & Fashion, Art, Entertainment, Media, Retail, Shopping

Pandora Jewellery Line Launches Online Mag

June 22, 2011 EPR Network Leave a comment

Jun 22 2011 /RTPR/ – The Copenhagen-based jeweller behind the Pandora bracelets range is set to venture into online publishing to help it to stay in contact with its millions of customers worldwide.

The first issue of the online magazine will launch on 20th June 2011 and will be sent to the 1.6 million members of their website-based Pandora Club.

The magazine will feature behind the scenes insights into the brand, fashion shoots, style tips and the stories behind customer’s purchases of Pandora jewellery and bracelets. Published six times per year, the magazine will initially launch in an international format which the company eventually hopes to be able to adapt with local content such as special events and promotions.

The launch of the magazine marks an important step in the evolution of the company. Since the UK launch in 2006 the company’s product range, which now includes rings and watches, has been selling at a phenomenal rate. The company has managed supply and demand successfully, due in large part to its integrated designs, manufactures and distribution.

Founded in 1982, Pandora jewellery is today sold in more than 55 countries on six continents through over 10,000 points of sale, including more than 450 Pandora branded concept stores as well as online from stores such as thejewelhut.co.uk.

Whilst the financial projections were made successfully, what could not have been seen is the way in which consumers have taken the brand to their hearts. Pandora braceletshave become very different from a standard jewellery product; it has taken on a life of its own and has become a part an important constituent of the lives of its wearers. This symbiotic relationship has created many repeat customers who have made their charm bead collection an integral part of their lives.

Mikkel Berg, executive marketing director, quoted in a recent Marketing Week article, said: “This magazine rewards our customers’ loyalty and gives new opportunities for them to share their thoughts with each other and the company.”

To ensure that you get your copy sign up online on the Pandora website atwww.pandora.net. For more information on Pandora jewellery, visit popular UK jewellery site the Jewel Hut at http://www.thejewelhut.co.uk.

Contact Details: The Jewel Hut – http://www.thejewelhut.co.uk
95 High Street
Brierley Hill
West Midlands
DY5 3AU
Telephone no: 0138478431
E-mail: rich@thbaker.co.uk

Apparel & Fashion, Art, Entertainment, Retail, Shopping

Cameron Diaz to be the new face of TAG Heuer Watches

June 22, 2011 EPR Network Leave a comment

Jun 22 2011 /RTPR/– Hollywood starlet Cameron Diaz is set to become the latest high profile celebrity to endorse TAG Heuer watches.

Although an official announcement is yet to be made, reputable sources report that Diaz is set to join Leonardo DiCaprio as an ambassador for the popular, prestigious watch brand.

TAG Heuer watches, which are particularly popular in Diaz’s native US, have long been associated with some of Hollywood’s biggest stars; prior to DiCaprio’s current role as ambassador, Brad Pitt and Uma Thurman both featured in TAG Heuer campaigns.

With sources pointing to Diaz being next in line to the TAG Heuer ambassador throne, the company’s reputation for attracting the Hollywood elite is as strong as ever.

Diaz can currently be seen in cinemas in hit comedy ‘Bad Teacher’, where she stars alongside ex Justin Timberlake, and was last year ranked by Forbes Magazine as the third highest-paid actress in Hollywood.

The actress’s box office appeal has spanned over a decade of cinema, from her breakout turn in ‘There’s Something About Mary’ to dramatic roles (‘In Her Shoes’, ‘My Sister’s Keeper’), indie endeavours (‘Being John Malkovich’, ‘A Life Less Ordinary’) and successful franchises (‘Shrek’, ‘Charlie’s Angels’).

Her new role as TAG Heuer ambassador will cast Diaz in a promotional role for the Swiss watch brand. Upon an official announcement, promotional shots featuring Diaz wearing a timepiece will be expected shortly afterwards.

TAG Heuer watches have provided watch fans and collectors with the best in Swiss ‘avant-garde’ since 1860. Many of the brand’s watches have gone on to become iconic examples of watch-making craftsmanship, including the Carrera line and the infamous Monaco. TAG’s long-established relationship with the field of motorsports means Diaz will feel right at home, following her stint behind the wheel of an Indy Race Car in the first ‘Charlie’s Angels’ movie.

For more information on TAG Heuer watches and for all the latest ambassador developments, visit the Watch Hut at http://www.thewatchhut.co.uk.

Contact Details: 95 High Street
Brierley Hill
West Midlands
DY5 3AU
Telephone: 0138478431
E-mail: luke.mcnaney@thbaker-watches.co.uk
Website: http://www.thewatchhut.co.uk