In brief: Software firm expands retailers site; Woolworths store closures announced
E-INBUSINESS – part of Harrogate-based Welcom Software Group – has worked with fashion retailer New Look to expand its online shopping department.
The specialist supplier of e-commerce and e-marketing solutions has been working with New Look since the end of 2007. Following on from the success of online trtading the company decided to launch a menswear part of the site.
Tasked with developing the menswear department, the e-inbusiness team designed and built the new area of the site to ensure it delivered an engaging and branded customer experience for its male shoppers.
Founded in 1969, New Look enjoys strong sales and rapid growth from its UK high street and global stores and has a strong brand in the marketplace. With over 600 stores in the UK, 20 in France and franchise stores in Dubai, Kuwait, United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia, it is one of the UK’s fastest growing retailers today.
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COLLAPSED store group Woolworths has announced the final trading days for all its stores across the region.
Administrators for the group had previously confirmed that its stores in Cross Gates and Pontefract would close their doors for the final time on Saturday . Other store closure dates for the region include: December 30, Skipton: January 2, Batley, Bridlington, Leeds (Merrion Centre), Pudsey, Wakefield; January 5, Bradford, Harrogate, Selby,
Other Woolworths stores closing on Saturday are Whitby, Halifax, Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham (Poplar Way). A spokesman said the closing down sale would see new discounts introduced on more than 40 million items.
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GRIMSBY seafood giant Young’s has lifted its ban on North Sea cod after evidence emerged of a recovery in stocks.
Young’s said recent efforts to improve fishing practice was behind its decision, as well as the most recent scientific evidence which indicated a recovery in stocks.
EU ministers last week agreed to a 30% increase in next year’s fishing quota for North Sea cod.
Simon Rilatt, director of seafood sustainability for Young’s and its parent company, Foodvest, (pictured above) said: “We previously barred any purchase of North Sea cod based on scientific advice which until recently recommended no fishing.
“However, there are now encouraging signs of recovery which make it appropriate for us to reconsider our position.”
Young’s has bases in Annan, Fraserburgh and Stornoway, but withdrew completely from the purchase of North Sea cod in May, 2006 as part of its commitment to responsible seafood sourcing under its Fish for Life programme.
