Friday, 28 October 2011

Gift giving gets easier as new website launches


With Christmas on the way, quickly, the time is on us to start thinking about what we are going to buy our loved ones to celebrate the festive period. But present buying is fraught with dangers, just what do you get them? You don’t want to waste money buying presents they won’t like. Equally, it can be difficult to hide disappointment behind a fake smile, and you’re never sure if you’ll get caught out returning an unwanted gift. And let’s face it; we all hate those awkward ‘So, what do you want?’ conversations.

Isn’t it time we made life easier for one another? Just in time, GiftList.co.uk has launched to change the way you let loved ones know exactly want you want, whatever the special occasion.

Perfect for any gift giving celebration, GiftList.co.uk is free to set up, easy to create and simple to share with family and friends. Lists can also be swiftly and securely added to social media websites Facebook and Twitter. Equally family and friends lists can be easily found on the website, ensuring that every gift is wanted and appreciated.

The website features millions of gift ideas from hundreds of respected UK retailers. With GiftList.co.uk there need never be an unwanted gift given again. Birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, births, examination passes, Christmas, christenings, whatever the occasion; stop guessing and start sharing your gift list today.

“GiftList.co.uk will revolutionise the way we shop for gifts, taking all the hassle and guesswork that plagued the traditional gift shopping experience,” explains Dave Mason, spokesperson for GiftList.co.uk, adding; “GiftList.co.uk will ensure that the perfect present is given and enjoyed every time.”

FACTFILE:

Launched in 2011, GiftList.co.uk is a simple, free to use website that is suitable for any special occasion, whether birthdays, weddings, baby showers, or Christmas.

Users can quickly create a list, while browsing through millions of gift ideas and products from hundreds of respected UK retailers. The finished list can then be easily and securely shared with friends and family, via social media websites like Facebook and Twitter or by searching on the website.

Gift givers can quickly access a list and buy in confidence direct from the retailer.

GiftList.co.uk is owned and operated by Really Good Presents Ltd, a sister company of Really Good Domains Ltd. Really Good Domains was established in 1999 and is the leading online marketing company for the UK automotive industry.

How it works: GiftList.co.uk can be used for any occasion where people need to buy presents.

GiftList.co.uk is completely free to use. When someone buys a gift through the site, the affiliate partner pays Really Good Presents Ltd a small commission on that item.

GiftList.co.uk does not sell any products directly; instead visitors buy a gift from the affiliate retailer. For example, if a present on GiftList.co.uk is supplied by Argos, the item is purchased directly from Argos via their secure servers.

Prices remain competitive on GiftList.co.uk as users have a choice of which retailer to purchase from.

H.Samuel launches Adidas and Lacoste watch brands


H.Samuel has announced the expansion of its watch collection in-store and online with the introduction of Lacoste and Adidas watches for the first time. And just in time for Christmas!

The Adidas collection features coloured digital watches and stone set ladies' watches in black and white designs. Some of the Adidas styles feature gold and rose gold bracelet style straps. Within the collection there is also a selection of kids coloured strap watches.

The Lacoste range at H.Samuel includes brightly coloured designs incorporating a colour palette of green, yellow, white, pink and purple. The Goa watch designs feature round dials and neon colours and the Socoa styles have rectangular dials and leather straps of pink, green and black.

Adidas was founded in Germany back in 1948 by brothers Adolf and Rudolf Dassler. Originally famed for sports footwear, Adidas now produce bags, eyewear, clothing and watches. It's now the largest sportswear manufacturer in Europe and second largest in the world.
More recently Adidas unveiled its latest global campaign earlier this year, showcasing the brand's presence into different sports cultures and lifestyles fusing the worlds of sport, music and fashion. Brand ambassadors captured in their authentic surroundings from football star David Beckham to pop icon Katy Perry show that when you love your game, whatever the game, you put your all into it. The new range of Adidas watches at H.Samuel features styles that are not just created for sport, but for fashion too.

French label Lacoste, was founded in 1933 by tennis player Rene' Lacoste. The brand is known mostly for tennis shirts with a signature crocodile logo. Lacoste combines style with functionality and has launched footwear, perfume, leather goods, eyewear and Lacoste watches. The brand tends to use bold bright colours in its designs, particularly in the watch collection available at H.Samuel.

H.Samuel prides itself on working with such a variety of brands including Swarovski, Rotary, Guess and Hot Diamonds amongst the ranges of jewellery, collectibles and watches. As well as expert staff in store, H.Samuel has a watch buyer's guide offering help and product information to customers before they purchase. The nation's favourite jeweller understands the importance of introducing new brands, not only to stay on trend with the market but to attract potential new customers.

FACTFILE:
H.Samuel is the UK's favourite High Street Jeweller with over 330 stores and a retail website at www.hsamuel.co.uk. Featuring an incredible range of branded watches, H.Samuel also has a stunning range of jewellery, collectibles and gifts for all occasions, offering something for every taste and style. H.Samuel is part of the Signet Group, the world's largest specialty retail jeweller.

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Tuesday, 25 October 2011

Monin Cocktail Syrups, the ideal gift for anyone!

 Imagine the glee on Christmas morning when someone gets a special gift pack of Monin Cocktail syrups? The Monin Cocktail set consists of all you need to start making some really classic and truly classy cocktails.

It contains small bottles of the following cocktail syrups: Blue Curacao, Coconut, Grenadine, Mojito Mint ans Passion Fruit. Not only that, it comes complete with some innovative cocktail recipes to be tried at home!

Tropical Blue, Pima Colada, Mojito, Tequila Sunrise, all really good versions of these cocktails.

And if they are not feeling in the mood for something alcoholic? Then they can turn their mind to creating some fantastic alcohol free smoothies, Mocktails such as Caribbean Velvet,  Cupidon, Passionata and Day at the Beach! So this present is ideal for the person who is a cocktail regular, who never drinks alcohol or who enjoys the occasional tipple.

And they aren't just for Christmas! They are also ideal for Bonfire night bashes, Diwali celebrations, New Year, etc.

For details of the full range of syrups, flavours, recipes, where to buy, etc, please visit www.monin.com