Interview: Katrin Ehmer, Elégance Nottingham - Nottingham Evening Post
19/08/2008 09:00:00: Aged 27, Katrin Ehmer is something of a rising star. She is managing director of the UK arm of internet and mail order fashion and design group Elégance. more »
Weather helps Next sales grow - Leicester Mercury
31/07/2008 08:18:23: Leicestershire-based clothing retailer Next said sales improved slightly in recent weeks after mild weather spurred demand for summer fashions and revamped stores drew in shoppers.The Enderby fashion giant said in the 26 weeks to July 26 it saw a six per cent fall in like-for-like sales, a figure which only includes stores open for a year. more »
Marks & Spencer stays committed to design and development centre - Leicester Mercury
29/07/2008 10:30:00: Marks & Spencer bosses say the popular retailer is still committed to its Leicestershire clothing design and development centre after it emerged the site's buying team had relocated to the Cotswolds.The Cossington complex will still continue to be used for design and technical development for the retail giant's Per Una range, as well as a central meeting site for the business. more »
Chance to chill out in hot tubs designed for harsh climates! - Derby Evening Telegraph
29/07/2008 08:00:00: In periods of economic slow-down, retailers of luxury items can be the first to feel the pinch. But one Derby entrepreneur is convinced that the demand for hot tubs will continue to bubble.Midbrook Enterprises, a company specialising in building garages and landscaping work, has launched a new showroom to launch the spa and hot tub side of its business. more »
Afterheels - the shoe that comes from a vending machine - Leicester Mercury
20/07/2008 21:15:25: A former business consultant has set up a company manufacturing women's shoes which are sold from cigarette vending machines. Michael Stead, of Melton, Leicestershire, has created small pumps in response to complaints from women about their high heels giving them sore feet during a night out. more »
Creative Richard's got his heart in glass - Nottingham Evening Post
15/07/2008 09:00:00: Monday: After walking my eldest daughter to school as I do most mornings, I went for a one-mile power swim at the local pool. I work between home and my studio in Ilkeston where I've been based since 1990. I've just been putting the finishing touches to my revamped website (www.creativeglass.net) and it looks great with all our catalogue of designs for etching onto glass now available to view instantly. more »