The Next Chapter in Shopping Arrives in East London
London’s retail landscape is about to change forever as Westfield Stratford City, Europe’s largest urban shopping and leisure centre at 1.9 million sq ft, opens its doors to the public and a new chapter in retail is born.
On Tuesday 13th September, the £1.45 billion Westfield Stratford City will welcome its first visitors. Providing a new perspective on London, opening up a unique and undiscovered skyline with a new way to see the city, Westfield Stratford City is the next chapter for London.
Global superstar Nicole Scherzinger will officially launch Westfield Stratford City on Tuesday 13th September. The singer/songwriter will enthral invited guests and shoppers with her sublime vocals and energetic dance moves ensuring an awe inspiring opening to Europe’s largest urban retail and leisure destination, Westfield Stratford City.
This exclusive performance by Nicole, who had a number 1 hit in the UK singles chart with ‘Don’t Hold Your Breath’, promises to be a show-stopping event that will be enjoyed by the thousands of shoppers who will be helping to celebrate the opening of London’s newest and largest shopping experience all at the Gateway to the Olympic Park in East London and in front of the incredible backdrop of the Olympic Stadium.
Ms. Scherzinger said: "I am hugely excited about performing at the Official Opening of Westfield Stratford Cit} and I am looking forward to making this an event East London won’t forget!"
As a major new destination, ease of travel to Westfield Stratford City is key – indeed it is the best connected shopping centre in the country with 58 trains per hour connecting Stratford with journey times of 8 minutes to the City, 11 minutes from Docklands and 20 minutes from the West End.
For those driving to the centre, the 5000 space car-park introduces many unique services with the journey carefully considered from start to end; from free SMS messages letting you know even before you leave home how many parking spaces are available to Automated Number Plate Recognition.
A city within a city, Westfield Stratford City combines lifestyle, entertainment, shopping and dining in a whole new district of London to discover. Located at the gateway to the Olympic Park, striking in its scale and architecturally stunning with both an internal dramatic, pillar-free curved mall and a tree-lined external shopping street, Westfield Stratford City brings together the best of both indoor and outdoor retail.
Anchored by leading UK retailers John Lewis, Waitrose and Marks & Spencer, housing over 300 stores, 70 dining options and a unique food market –Great Eastern Market - Westfield Stratford City is the next chapter in retail.
Providing a key new leisure destination for London, Westfield Stratford City is home to celebrities’ favourite bowling alley - All Star Lanes which is, opening its largest venue to date and a 17 screen all-digital Vue cinema. In addition, London’s largest Casino and Champagne Bar by Aspers, opening later in the year, will bring to Westfield Stratford City both a luxurious bar and the opportunity to take part in top of the range gaming. With a round the clock lifestyle offer, there are, three hotels within Westfield Stratford City providing the opportunity for over-night stays.
Once in the centre, in addition to Interactive kiosks which ensure the shopper can establish the best route to and from one store to another, Concierge staff trained is to ‘World Host’ standard are on hand to personally answer any questions regarding the experience at Westfield Stratford City.
In creating Westfield Stratford City, a commitment was made to achieving high standards in sustainability and the scheme will set a new benchmark for an urban retail led development housing its own Combined Cooling and Heating Power (CCHP) plant on site.
Art and design have been critical in the creation of Westfield Stratford City and are woven throughout the fabric of the development including a stunning Digital Fountain by acclaimed local and international artist Jason Bruges Studio, positioned at the heart of Chestnut Plaza. Also, following the establishment of the Studio East project last year with a panel including Tracey Emin, Tom Dixon, Roland Mouret and Erin O’Connor, a new generation of artists and designers have been commissioned to design lights, centre management and concierge uniforms, art installations and an environmental innovation – a creative combination that is a first for a shopping centre.
The local community is at the heart of Westfield Stratford City and in addition to providing local grants, Westfield, in conjunction with Seetec has established the Skills Place – Newham – a retail academy with a focus on providing employment for the local community including the long-term unemployed with at least 2,000 of the 10,000 jobs going to local residents.
With less than one year to go to the Olympic Games, Westfield Stratford City represents the first piece of Legacy providing the first opportunity for Londoners to view the Olympic Park and enjoy a whole new shopping and leisure experience.
Tuesday, 6 September 2011
Pick Red or black and win big with Domino's Pizza!
Fancy enjoying a gourmet lifestyle? Now you can with Domino’s, the pizza delivery expert, and the competition running as part of its sponsorship of ITV1 television event – Red or Black? The gourmet lifestyle prize is being provided by Domino’s to celebrate the launch of its new Gourmet pizza range.
The competition is running each night alongside the Red or Black? Television show and giving people the chance to win a fantastic trip to Las Vegas with five star luxury accommodation and £1,000 spending money. Entrants simply need to register at www.itv.com/dominos and choose the colour red or black and which programme they wish to play along with.
The outcome of the spin of the Red or Black? wheel on television will then see entrants who chose correctly going through to a nightly draw to be in with the chance of winning one of seven pairs of tickets for the gourmet lifestyle trip.
There is also an opportunity to win via Domino’s UK Facebook page – www.facebook.com/DominosPizza. Fans simply need to correctly guess the outcome of a series of humorous video clips which will score them points. A leader board will list the day’s winners, who each receive a Domino’s pizza party, and the winner of one pair of tickets for the gourmet lifestyle trip will be the person with the most points overall. The Facebook competition is now live so log on to start playing straight away!
Simon Wallis, sales and marketing director for Domino’s, said: “We are delighted to be sponsoring Red or Black? – the television event of the year. Red or Black? could make seven contestants millionaires and as part of our sponsorship, we wanted to offer viewers at home and our Facebook fans the chance to grab a slice of luxury with an amazing trip courtesy of Domino’s Gourmet Range. The gourmet lifestyle competition will be a lot of fun to get involved in. Whether you play along with the television show or engage on Facebook, we’re sure it will have pizza lovers on the edge of their seats!”
Be in with the chance of winning a slice of gourmet lifestyle – visit www.itv.com/dominos or find Domino’s on Facebook at www.facebook.com/DominosPizza. For details on Red or Black?, see www.itv.com/redorblack or to order a pizza from Domino’s Gourmet Range, log onto www.dominos.co.uk.
Sunday, 4 September 2011
Incredible Rugby Offers in Time for the World Cup from SportsDirect.com
As a supporter you’ll be able to find yourself a bargain in the Rugby offers with money off adult and junior Rugby polo shirts amongst some of their deals; you can get a great price on everything you’ll need to not only show your support for our nation come game day, but if you like to get into a scrum they have a superb selection of Rugby equipment to kit you out for a match.
The discounts don’t stop at clothing; if you’re preparing or already in training for future Rugby matches SportsDirect.com have offers on body armour and sports nutrition products to help you be at your very best when playing. From protein powder to creatine tablets, helping to increase your strength whilst toning muscle is wallet-friendly thanks to the Rugby special offers.
If you’re a hard core fan and only demand the best in Rugby products, you’ll also find special deals on KooGa and Gilbert Rugby products. The specialist Rugby brands offer a superb selection of quality Rugby balls and boots to satisfy your Rugby needs.
Whatever you’re looking for in the Rugby sale, you’ll find it cheaper at www.SportsDirect.com, so log on today to get free delivery over £60, or keep up to date on their offers on our Twitter and Facebook pages.
Pop star Nicole Scherzinger to perform at opening of Westfield Stratford City
Global superstar Nicole Scherzinger will officially launch Westfield Stratford City on Tuesday 13 September. The singer/songwriter will enthral invited guests and shoppers with her sublime vocals and energetic dance moves ensuring an awe inspiring opening to Europe‟s largest urban retail and leisure destination, Westfield Stratford City.
This exclusive performance by Nicole, who had a number 1 hit in the UK singles chart with „Don‟t Hold Your Breath‟, promises to be a show-stopping event that will be enjoyed by the thousands of shoppers who will be helping to celebrate the opening of London‟s newest and largest shopping experience all at the Gateway to the Olympic Park in East London and in front of the incredible backdrop of the Olympic Stadium.
Ms. Scherzinger says “I am hugely excited about performing at the Official Opening of Westfield Stratford City and I am looking forward to making this an event East London won‟t forget!”
Westfield Stratford City is giving away tickets to 200 lucky winners who will be able to bring a friend and experience the excitement of the opening and Nicole‟s performance in a special area, right in front of the stage.To sign up to win tickets now, visit the Westfield Stratford City launch website.
More details about the opening day celebrations will be available in the run up to opening via Facebook, Twitter and www.westfieldstratfordcity2011.com.
This exclusive performance by Nicole, who had a number 1 hit in the UK singles chart with „Don‟t Hold Your Breath‟, promises to be a show-stopping event that will be enjoyed by the thousands of shoppers who will be helping to celebrate the opening of London‟s newest and largest shopping experience all at the Gateway to the Olympic Park in East London and in front of the incredible backdrop of the Olympic Stadium.
Ms. Scherzinger says “I am hugely excited about performing at the Official Opening of Westfield Stratford City and I am looking forward to making this an event East London won‟t forget!”
Westfield Stratford City is giving away tickets to 200 lucky winners who will be able to bring a friend and experience the excitement of the opening and Nicole‟s performance in a special area, right in front of the stage.To sign up to win tickets now, visit the Westfield Stratford City launch website.
More details about the opening day celebrations will be available in the run up to opening via Facebook, Twitter and www.westfieldstratfordcity2011.com.
Thursday, 1 September 2011
Voucher codes specialist reveals Brits still pretty romantic and prepared to splash out on loved ones
Money-saving retail deals website DiscountVouchers.co.uk this week publishes details of a new survey which shows UK shoppers are still romantic and prepared to splash out on their loved ones. The online offers specialist reports that 40% of Brits go by the maxim "there is no price on love” when thinking about buying an engagement ring.
DiscountVouchers.co.uk, which sources deals for saving money at over 800 leading stores, carried out the research via its voucher code site and found 11% of people believe that an engagement ring ought still to cost twice the prospective groom's monthly salary. In addition, 30% of those polled report that they are happy to spend as much as £500 to secure that all-important engagement ring.
When embarking on a new relationship Brits also like to make a romantic effort. 57% of respondents say that they regularly go out to dinner with a new partner and 46% receive the gift of flowers. 25% are treated to new jewellery while 20% enjoy weekends away with a new boyfriend or girlfriend. Of those polled, just 5% said that their new partner buys them some sensual underwear.
On first dates and in the early stages of relationships 65% of people remain happy to share a restaurant bill with their date while 75% say they always buy a new outfit ahead of a first outing. 67% said they would not go for the priciest dish on a restaurant menu - even if the dish in question is their favourite.
Breaking up over the subject of meanness can happen say Brits, with 25% admitting that they would be prepared to dump a partner out of stinginess. However the poll also showed that 37% find a partner's level of generosity to be irrelevant to their love for them.
42% of people polled said that they might consider getting an overdraft to fund gifts and treats for a potential partner, while the old habit of the bride's family funding a wedding is not so common now - 94% of men would not expect this.
Doug Scott, managing director of DiscountVouchers.co.uk, comments: “Our research regularly throws up some interesting opinions and this time it shines a light on people's attitudes to money and romance. While people still seem prepared to splash out on their partner, they are also aware that sites like ours are able to help them save money at all the retail sector's top name stores.”
DiscountVouchers.co.uk, which sources deals for saving money at over 800 leading stores, carried out the research via its voucher code site and found 11% of people believe that an engagement ring ought still to cost twice the prospective groom's monthly salary. In addition, 30% of those polled report that they are happy to spend as much as £500 to secure that all-important engagement ring.
When embarking on a new relationship Brits also like to make a romantic effort. 57% of respondents say that they regularly go out to dinner with a new partner and 46% receive the gift of flowers. 25% are treated to new jewellery while 20% enjoy weekends away with a new boyfriend or girlfriend. Of those polled, just 5% said that their new partner buys them some sensual underwear.
On first dates and in the early stages of relationships 65% of people remain happy to share a restaurant bill with their date while 75% say they always buy a new outfit ahead of a first outing. 67% said they would not go for the priciest dish on a restaurant menu - even if the dish in question is their favourite.
Breaking up over the subject of meanness can happen say Brits, with 25% admitting that they would be prepared to dump a partner out of stinginess. However the poll also showed that 37% find a partner's level of generosity to be irrelevant to their love for them.
42% of people polled said that they might consider getting an overdraft to fund gifts and treats for a potential partner, while the old habit of the bride's family funding a wedding is not so common now - 94% of men would not expect this.
Doug Scott, managing director of DiscountVouchers.co.uk, comments: “Our research regularly throws up some interesting opinions and this time it shines a light on people's attitudes to money and romance. While people still seem prepared to splash out on their partner, they are also aware that sites like ours are able to help them save money at all the retail sector's top name stores.”
Yorkshire Grit: Plusnet log on as Four Nations sponsors
The RFL has agreed a deal with Plusnet, the Yorkshire-based telecommunications company, that will see the internet provider become the official broadband partner of the 2011 Gillette Four Nations.
To mark its first international sporting partnership, the Sheffield-based company has offered new customers a pair of tickets to a Four Nations game of their choice, up to a value of £90, and a month's free broadband when they sign-up to 12 months broadband and home phone. Further details will be can be found at www.plus.net/fournations.
"I am delighted to confirm Plusnet has agreed to become a partner of the 2011 Gillette Four Nations and am looking forward to working closely with them Plusnet over the coming months," said the RFL’s Commercial Director Paul Kimberley.
"Our partnership will see Plusnet's branding feature prominently at all the Four Nations fixtures, including the eagerly-anticipated double-header at Wembley Stadium on Saturday November 5, and become heavily involved with some proactive promotion involving our England stars.
"Plusnet has quickly established itself as a company with clear customer-led focus making it a perfect fit with Rugby League’s own philosophies."
Plusnet has recently been named a recommended provided by Which? magazine and won the uSwitch 2011 Best Customer Service Award. It is currently running a successful high profile television advertising campaign.
Nick Rawlings, Plusnet's Commercial and Marketing Director, said: "This is a great opportunity for Plusnet to make its international debut in sporting sponsorship.
"We will be utilising the deal in a number of ways to reward both new and existing customers."
FACTFILE:
Back in 1997 Plusnet was born. Its plan was simple - to think and act differently from other providers and save its customers money. That's not changed since the day it launched. Over a decade later, it's still providing great value phone and broadband from its HQ in Yorkshire. In fact, Plusnet guarantees it "won't be beat" on price for standalone broadband.
Of course, just being great value is only part of the deal. Supporting customers' service is just as important to the company. Its telephone and online support provide loads of help right around the clock. Plusnet also offers customers the chance to compare broadband prices online to ensure that they are getting the best deal possible.
Plusnet customers and industry professionals think the home broadband provider supports them so well they've been given a stack of awards to prove their status as one of the best broadband providers. Customers and industry professionals think Plusnet support them so well they’ve been given a stack of awards to prove it. The company were especially proud to have won "Best Overall Customer Satisfaction" in the 2011 uSwitch Broadband Satisfaction Survey and be an official “Which Recommended Provider” for Plusnet Value home broadband.
The company helps fix problems and talk about pretty much anything related to broadband over on its Community site, blogs and forums. Plusnet customers also get generous rewards for telling their friends about the company.
BT and Heineken to offer Wi-Fi to London pubs
Through Wi-Fi, customers can access a special area of the internet, the Heineken Hub, for which the UK's newest newspaper, i, the quality daily and sister paper to The Independent, is supplying exclusive content.
Customers can get online quickly with any wireless PC, tablet or mobile phone at any of the Wi-Fi hotspots and will also receive exclusive, location-specific content including the best stories from news, views, features, business, culture and sports. It is the first time this content has been available online and it will be updated daily.
The pubs boost BT’s hotspot numbers to more than three million - the largest network in the UK. More than 200,000 sites have been added in the last three months.
Rick Lawrence, Marketing Manager at Heineken UK said: "The partnership with BT reinforces the brand's reputation as a leading player in the development of technology. The Wi-Fi initiative will provide excellent exposure for Heineken among its key target audience and build greater affinity between the brand and its consumers."
Chris Bruce, CEO, BT Openzone, said: "Using Wi-Fi to deliver free and exclusive content, Heineken is engaging and exciting pub goers and will undoubtedly increase business. It's an exciting time to be involved in hospitality marketing."
Wi-Fi access is completely free to over five million BT Broadband customers, plus users of iPads, iPhones, iTouch, Android, Samsung and Blackberry devices and smartphones through other BT partnership agreements.
In further developments to the UK’s largest Wi-Fi network, BT has also added Wi-Fi access at John Lennon Liverpool, Robin Hood Doncaster Sheffield and Teesside regional airports.
BT Wi-Fi is also available at 13 Shepherd Neame hotels in Kent, Starbucks, major hotel chains including Thistle, Guoman and Ramada Jarvis, Welcome Break and Roadchef Costa motorway service areas, Network Rail stations, airports and thousands of homes and independent businesses.
BT also extended its relationship with Hilton in June to provide a fully managed suite of Wi-Fi internet services to more than 17,000 bedrooms, public areas and meeting and conference spaces in the UK and the Republic of Ireland.
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