Category Archives: Shopping

Parcel2Go Says Firms Should Make The Most Of Growing Online Spend

With people in the UK spending more money online than ever before, companies need to make sure that they have a suitable digital presence to be able to market their goods and services effectively, according to Britain’s largest online parcel delivery service.

Parcel2Go helps online companies of all shapes and sizes to deliver customers’ orders to addresses across the UK, and around the world, every day. And according to research carried out by payment services firm WorldPay, the average British consumer now spends a quarter of their disposable income with online retailers.

Parcel2Go has seen the effects that increasing consumer confidence and the ease with which people can now buy online have had on parcel delivery volumes. The company’s marketing director Richard Mercer said firms must ensure they have suitable parcel delivery systems set up in order to capitalise on the increase in online spend.

He said: “Having a website that is easy to find and intuitive to use is vital if businesses want to draw in customers in the first place. Having a smooth and simple delivery process for when an order has been placed is then vital if they want to keep those customers.

“It has never been more important to have a fast and efficient domestic and international parcel delivery offer. WorldPay’s research is evidence of how much consumers have come to rely on the internet when it comes to purchasing goods and services, and Parcel2Go’s experience is that customers now expect to receive their goods quickly and in perfect condition.

“Hiring the services of a professional world courier to handle deliveries is now critical.”

Parcel2Go assists businesses in organising deliveries to countries across the world, from Spain to Singapore, with the help of some of the industry’s leading courier companies, including City Link, Parcelforce, FedEx and UPS.

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New Deals Sourced by DiscountVouchers.co.uk Offer Savings on Top Brand Clothing

UK shoppers who want to get more clothing for their budgets right now can benefit from the latest deals available on voucher codes website DiscountVouchers.co.uk. Consumers can use the site’s online vouchers to save at more than 800 stores, and this week New Look and Boden are all available at bargain prices.

People looking to get themselves some stylish clothing ahead of their summer holidays can use the latest deals available on DiscountVouchers.co.uk to enjoy money off at New Look. The popular high street outlet is right now offering updated New Look vouchers such as Men’s Chinos 2 For £30, Men’s Swimshorts 2 For £20 and Free Delivery To Your Local UK Store on Orders Over £20.

Another famous name fashion retailer on show for summer in the new DiscountVouchers.co.uk deals is Boden, where consumers are able to enjoy new budget-stretching deals. Logging on to the DiscountVouchers.co.uk site this week lets consumers choose from new Boden vouchers which offer 15% Off Plus FREE Delivery and New Customers: FREE Beachbag with First Order.

Doug Scott, managing director of DiscountVouchers.co.uk, says, “With consumers looking to get as much for their money as possible when buying clothing right now we’re delighted to be able to help them out. The new deals we have online this week are ideal for saving on stylish clothing from favourite stores like Boden, New Look and more.”

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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Solartex Sun Gear Announces Partnerships with NADNP & Melanoma Research Foundation

Solartex Sun Gear, Inc., has been endorsed by the National Academy of Dermatology Nurse Practitioners (NADNP) as its official sun protective clothing company. Solartex carries Stingray products which have the endorsement of the Skin & Cancer Foundation of Australia and their Sunbusters products have the endorsement of the Skin Cancer Foundation.

The NADNP is dedicated to supporting and developing Dermatology Nurse Practitioners (NPs), while assisting all NPs looking for leadership and guidance in the field of dermatology. NADNP strives to provide the educational, practice support, and assessment tools needed for its members to excel in their dermatology practice.

Solartex carries high quality UV Sun Protective Swimwear, Rash Guards, Surf Shirts, Swim Shirts, Sun Protection Hats and UV Sun Protective Clothing, all of which NADNP recommends that its patients consistently use. With a SPF / UPF 50+ rating, Solartex’s UV apparel, UV shirts and UV swimwear block 98% of all UVA & UVB rays. Their SPF clothing and UPF swimsuits resist chlorine, have excellent stretch and recovery, and are quick drying. With sizes ranging from infant to plus size 8XL, they offer sun proof style UV Sun Protection Clothing for every age and virtually every outdoor activity such as swimming, bicycling, running, boating, golfing and gardening. The NADNP encourages its NPs to use resources such as Solartex to teach patients about preventing skin cancer and UV damage.

On a related note, Solartex has joined forces with Style Network, Universal Pictures, Pale Girl Speaks, and the Melanoma Research Foundation in sponsoring the MILES FOR MELANOMA RUN/WALK AT UNIVERSAL STUDIOS. This May 6th event will feature a “Style Experience” Tent, a Special Performance by Indie Rock Band “The 88,” Skin Damage Assessments, Sunscreen Samples from Key Sponsor KINeSYS and more. The Melanoma Research Foundation also seeks to educate and inform people about sun protection, melanoma risks and ways to protect oneself, including the use of sun protective clothing.

Pale Girl Speaks is a blog dedicated to informing people about the dangers of UV exposure, providing tips to prevent or proactively identify UV skin damage that can lead to melanoma and offering advice on stylish ways to protect the skin from sun damage. The blog is written by a young woman who is a 3-time melanoma survivor.

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Parcel2Go calls on consumers to support British businesses

One of the leading online parcel delivery firms, Parcel2Go, has called on consumers to help get the country’s economy back on track by supporting British businesses.

The Office for National Statistics announced last week that the UK economy had gone back into recession, leading to calls for people to be more patriotic when they are making purchases. Parcel2Go has added its voice to the campaign and encouraged shoppers to do what they can to help support British firms.

Richard Mercer, marketing director at Bolton-based Parcel2Go, said: “It’s more important than ever that we buy products made in Britain and support British businesses. The internet has made it simple to purchase products from all over the UK, and if companies use the services of reliable courier firms then items can be with consumers extremely quickly.

“As has been said by other retail industry commentators, UK firms also need to make sure that they are promoting themselves and their products properly and ensuring potential customers know if their goods are made in Britain.”

With the London 2012 Olympics and the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations both falling within a short space of time, businesses have been advised to do everything possible to make the most of the patriotic mood sweeping across the UK.

Parcel2Go works with a huge variety of British businesses to organise delivery of their products to addresses all over the UK on a daily basis. The company helps individuals and British businesses to deliver more than two million domestic and international parcel consignments every year with the assistance of industry-leading couriers including Parcelforce and City Link.

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Debenhams and M&S on a Budget with New DiscountVouchers.co.uk Summer Holiday Deals

UK consumers who want to spruce up their wardrobes ahead of summer holidays can treat themselves to some new clothing thanks to the latest deals sourced by voucher codes site DiscountVouchers.co.uk. The popular online bargains site has this week sourced new deals for saving at Debenhams and Marks & Spencer.

Anyone who wants to treat themselves to something from the Designers at Debenhams range can do so on a budget by using the latest choice of Debenhams discount code from DiscountVouchers.co.uk. Deals on show right now include 20% Off Women’s Dresses and 20% Off All Women’s & Kids Swimwear to help people afford more for their money.

Marks and Spencer is renowned for the quality of its clothing and also the value for money it gives to shoppers – and DiscountVouchers.co.uk can help people save there too right now. This week sees the voucher codes site home to new Marks and Spencer voucher which people can use to enjoy saving through deals like 2 For £20 on Selected Beach Towels and M&S Outlet – Up To 40% Off Original Main Store Price.

Doug Scott, managing director of DiscountVouchers.co.uk, commented, “Shoppers all over the country can log on and save through our latest deals at famous name stores right now. Thanks to our team of staff updating the site at times we always offer the very latest retail deals and M&S voucher codes around for leading stores like Debenhams and Marks and Spencer.”

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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New Spring Dining Deals from DiscountVouchers.co.uk Help UK Consumers Save

New bargain deals to eat out this spring have been sourced by voucher codes site DiscountVouchers.co.uk to help UK consumers save. The website, which offers consumers deals for more than 800 stores and retailers, has this week published new deals for eating out more affordably at La Tasca, Pizza Express and Toby Carvery.

One of the UK’s favourite Italian diners is Pizza Express and that chain is on show in the new DiscountVouchers.co.uk deals. Pizza Express is popular with both families and couples and thanks to the latest DiscountVouchers.co.uk Pizza Express voucher choices Brits can get themselves 3 courses for £12.95 and 25% Off Your Food Bill.

All the most popular restaurants and retailers regularly feature on the DiscountVouchers.co.uk site, and a top Spanish restaurant is on show at present in the shape of La Tasca. By logging onto the DiscountVouchers.co.uk site right now consumers can help themselves to new La Tasca vouchers which can be exchanged for Buy 1 Get 1 FREE on Tapas to share.

Top quality family roasts are available in the new deals in the shape of offers redeemable at popular UK chain Toby Carvery. This spring sees the DiscountVouchers.co.uk website offering diners new Toby Carvery vouchers which they can use to get 2 Daytime Carveries for £10 and Free Dairy Ice Cream with any Carvery Meal.

Doug Scott, managing director of DiscountVouchers.co.uk, commented, “The spring time is always a popular time to dine out and through these new deals we have made available consumers can enjoy top restaurants on a budget. Toby Carvery, Pizza Express and La Tasca are great places to dine out this April and May.”

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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OKPAY.com Introducing Virtual Prepaid MasterCard

OKPAY is one of the most dynamically developing financial company nowadays. OKPAY is available to clients worldwide since 2010. Providing a customer-focused, convenient and fully fledged financial services have always been the Company’s credo.

Almost a billion of consumers don’t have a credit card and many who have a card don’t wish to use it because of the various security concerns. In order to provide a solution for these customers OKPAY Company is offering a Virtual Card feature.

Main benefits of the virtual cards are maximum security, no credit assessment, availability for immediate use.

OKPAY Virtual Debit Card Benefits

OKPAY MasterCard provides clients an easy and secure online payment source with several million retailers worldwide. A short time upon card application approval client obtains virtual card credentials (containing primary card information required for online purchases).

Virtual card has a temporary number that can be used for one time or several online purchases. This card number is useless to hackers, because even if the card number becomes uncovered it will not be useful as the card most likely won’t have available funds.

To keep online shopping even safer OKPAY Company recommends transferring funds to the virtual card at the moment when ready to make a purchase. This way the transfer amount can match the checkout price and the card balance will remain empty until next payment.

Identity theft is also a major concern nowadays. The virtual card number does not lead to any real credit card numbers or bank accounts associated with it. OKPAY Virtual Card is a Pre-Paid card, which means that it has a spending limit, which is not linked to a Wallet balance.

It only takes a few days to generate and receive a virtual card number that can be immediately used for purchases as a valid card over the internet. There are over 33 million MasterCard® merchant locations worldwide.

“Our goal is to create an ultimate payment financial service, suitable and convenient for both sellers and buyers. We have celebrated our second birthday not long ago, and we are glad to see our client’s satisfaction and continuous support,” says Konstantin Romanovsky, OKPAY President and CEO. “We are happy to keep improving OKPAY. This time we would like to offer you a great option for secure online shopping – OKPAY Virtual Debit Card!”

For more information on OKPAY Virtual Debit Card solution visit OKPAY News.

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Contact Details: https://www.okpay.com/
+44 20 8123 2193
22 Georgiou Griva Digheni Street, Limassol, 3106, Cyprus.

 

Retail Results Highlight Importance Of Parcel Delivery Services, Says Parcel2Go

Despite UK retailers feeling the pressure as consumers’ incomes continue to be squeezed and shoppers keep a tight rein on their spending, online channels are still delivering impressive results. According to online parcel delivery specialist Parcel2Go, businesses must look to capitalise on the opportunities available and encourage consumers to spend by providing a reliable service and rapid parcel delivery options.

Recent financial results from Marks & Spencer revealed a 22.8 per cent increase in e-commerce sales in the 13 weeks to March 31. That was despite a 0.7 per cent fall in like-for-like sales in the UK. Department store John Lewis also posted impressive online sales results in the week to April 14, with a 57.8 per cent year-on-year increase in sales at johnlewis.com. This followed a 39.1 per cent year-on-year increase the previous week.

According to Richard Mercer, marketing director at Parcel2Go, these latest results highlight just how important online channels have become to retailers, and should serve as a reminder that customers expect goods ordered online to arrive promptly.

He said: “As an increasing number of shoppers become comfortable with shopping over the internet, all businesses must appreciate how vital it is first of all to have an online presence, and then to ensure goods arrive with shoppers quickly and in tip-top condition.

“By calling on the services of reliable and affordable courier firms, all companies can put themselves in the best possible position to win repeat custom.”

Results of a survey released earlier this month showed that out of 2,000 online shoppers, 74 per cent had abandoned purchases because they felt the delivery charge was too high, suggesting that the issue postage rates is something else businesses trading on the internet must remain aware of.

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For further information contact:
Les Yates
Marketing Executive
Telephone: 08713 308066
Email: l.yates@parcel2go.com
Website: http://www.parcel2go.com

 

LeatherTVBeds.co.uk Introduces New Range of Single TV Beds

LeatherTVBeds.co.uk is one of the UK’s leading TV bed dealers. What is the secret to their success? Constant innovation and listening to customer feedback. Today, they have unveiled an exclusive new collection of single TV beds of the highest quality. After analyzing customer feedback about bed sizes, the company has unveiled a line of redesigned single beds. These new units are priced starting at £549.

 

Owner Lee Ritchie had this to say about the new addition “This is our first single TV bed and we are proud to add it to our already extensive collection of TV beds.”

Many have less space in their homes than ever before. Interior decorating and furniture must adapt to meet these new conditions. Leather television beds are a perfect example of providing quality merchandise with a smaller physical footprint. These beds are not only comfortable, but they store your television in the perfect location for easy viewing.

Mr Ritchie also said “Since the television is enclosed in the foot end of the bed you can rid yourself of those space consuming and often ghastly items of furniture used to sit the TV one.”

http://LeatherTVBeds.co.uk is one of the UK’s leading TV bed retailers. The company offers more than 30 styles of television bed in a variety of styles and sizes. Orders above £500 qualify for free home delivery.

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New DiscountVouchers.co.uk Spring Deals Help Brits Save at Top Parks and Zoos

Keeping the kids entertained on a budget this spring is now easier thanks to new deals sourced by retail deals website DiscountVouchers.co.uk. The site has launched new deals to help mums and dads treat children to fun days out at top attractions like Blackpool Zoo, Longleat and Alton Towers right now.

One of the country’s leading family amusement parks is featured in the new deals too, in the shape of Alton Towers. The DiscountVouchers.co.uk site is home to new Alton Towers discount vouchers which include deals Save Over 25% Online when you book 7 days in advance and Check Out All Perks with Premium Merlin Annual Pass.

Seeing animals up close is always popular with kids, and this week sees mums and dads able to treat them to a trip to see big cats, elephants and more at top safari park Longleat. Logging on to DiscountVouchers.co.uk right now offers parents new Longleat vouchers which they can use to get Group Rates Discounted Offers and Free Kids Meal at Longleat.

Fun trips to one of the nation’s favourite zoos can be had on a budget this spring thanks to DiscountVouchers.co.uk offering money off at Blackpool Zoo too. The new Blackpool Zoo vouchers available online this week include deals like Save 10% when you buy tickets Online.

Doug Scott, managing director of DiscountVouchers.co.uk, says, “Money off at leading parks and zoos can really help mums and dads make the most of a family budget this spring. Big name attractions like Alton Towers and Longleat as well as Blackpool Zoo are perfect places to take the kids for a fun day out right now.”

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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