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How to get cosmetic products stocked by retailers: New CID Cosmetics and Rehab London

Kelly Colman, Founder, New CID Cosmetics As a new cosmetics range we needed to have a busy beauty department with plenty of footfall as we are proactive sellers needing to traffic stop customers. We are not a traditional brand with …

Video: Baukjen de Swaan Arons, Co-Founder, Isabella Oliver

Interview with Baukjen de Swaan Arons, Co-Founder & Creative Director of Isabella Oliver. The maternity brand, which has dressed celebrities such as Angelina Jolie and Gwen Stefani, created Isabella Oliver 365 a womenswear (non-maternity) collection in 2009. Later this year the …

How to get cosmetic products stocked by retailers: Nicky Clarke and Naturally Cool Kids

Lesley Clarke, CEO, Nicky Clarke All of our products have been developed by and are used by professionals. We wanted to make them available to consumers at home. We knew the range had to offer something special for retailers to …

Simon Ewins, Business Development and CR Director, Whitbread “Proud of £1m WaterAid fundraise”

What does a typical week for a Business Development and Corporate Responsibility Director at Whitbread look like? I spend the beginning of the week at our head office in Dunstable. Monday’s are particularly busy, with numerous meetings being held to …

Davide Russo, CEO, Dalani UK “We’re growing exceptionally fast with thousands joining each week”

Dalani.co.uk recently launched in the UK. CEO Davide Russo became involved with the business in November, leaving behind a career at Morgan Stanley. He tells us about the brand’s expansion to date. Staff hired from Harrods, John Lewis and ELLE …

Jonathan Hall, Founder, Cranberry Panda “E-commerce roles becoming specialised”

The e-commerce recruitment agency you founded, Cranberry Panda, is two years old. Who have you worked with in that time? It’s been an amazing two years and we’ve worked with many high street retailers, start-ups, pure plays and digital agencies …

Stefano Ispani, CEO, Ponti’s Group “TV chefs influence dining choices”

Explain Ponti’s Italian Kitchen in ten words A celebration of the exceptional home-cooking from Emilia Romagna. How many restaurants does Ponti’s Italian Kitchen have? We currently have two sites – one at 5-7 John Princes Street, Oxford Circus and another …

DIRECTORS OF Online Retail Dinner – April 2012

The DIRECTORS OF ONLINE RETAIL DINNER is an opportunity for senior figures from online retail to meet in a relaxed environment to discuss market trends, share industry knowledge and explore business partnerships. For more information on how you can attend …

Bruno Brookes, CEO, Immedia “40% stay longer when shops play right music”

Does in store music really change shopper behaviour? Music is an essential and too often overlooked factor in how we react to an environment. Our research has shown that 40% of shoppers will stay longer in a shop if they …

Mike Hancox, CEO, Ideal Shopping Direct “Taking TV shopping business to £165m sales”

Ideal Shopping Direct operates six brands, Ideal World, Create and Craft, Garden Bargains, Love Pets, Bird Food and Create Today. Its websites account for 52% of business, making it an expanding multi-channel retailer. 52% of sales online “Argos TV launch …

Directors Of .COM Dinner with Consultants

Directors Of .COM Dinner with Consultants Directors Of .COM Dinner with Consultants in association with Chiswell Street Dining Rooms, London, EC1Y 4SA. Find out more at http://www.chiswellstreetdining.com

The Handpicked Collection Managing Director Natasha Cubitt on the growing gift website

The staggering amount of choice offered by the numerous gift websites in operation can make gift shopping seem fretful. Not with Handpicked Collection. 50% year on year growth Laura Tenison is business idol Social media “lot of focus and effort …

Poll: How will Sunday trading law changes affect online sales?

This poll has now closed. The government has announced a temporary change to Sunday trading laws, allowing retailers to trade longer shopping hours during the eight week Olympic period. If this change were to be introduced permanently, what long term …

Dinner with Directors Of .COM – March 2012

Dinner with Directors Of .COM – March 2012 Dinner with Directors Of .COM in association with Chiswell Street Dining Rooms, London, EC1Y 4SA. Find out more at http://www.chiswellstreetdining.com Dinner with Directors Of .COM is an opportunity for senior level figures …

Directors Of .COM Supplier Drinks – February 2012

Providers of e-commerce and multi-channel services came together at the Directors Of .COM Supplier Drinks to share ideas and build partnerships for business development and client services purposes. Email events@directorsof.com for information on our next Supplier Drinks.