ChoicesUK Plc
The Webb Group Limited is pleased to announce its latest acquisition, the Local and Direct businesses of ChoicesUK Plc.
ChoicesUK, is an AIM listed mult-channel distributor and trailer of DVD's, computer games and CD's.
ChoicesUK Local is a premier supplier of entertainment to the retail sector and the number one supplier of entertainment products to the UK convenience sector.
ChoicesUK Direct incorporates online store (www.choicesuk.co.uk) and a mail order catalogue.
The new business will focus on driving forward ChoicesUK's wholesale packaged entertainment business and its online and mail order business. All employees who work in Direct and Local have transferred with the sale.
Bernard Kumeta, Managing Director of Webb Group Limited said:
“The acquisition of these businesses is directly in line with our strategy of further leveraging our core skills in brand management, product sourcing and fulfillment through targeted acquisitions. The Local and Direct businesses of ChoicesUK have strong prospects and are an excellent fit with our existing businesses. This transaction will take our run rate revenues over £100m.”
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Dream Direct Group
Webb Ivory DM is pleased to announce the purchase of the assets of the Dream Direct Group, a leading home shopping retailer of nostalgic, leisure and entertainment based products targeted at the over 50's market.
The Group currently has four catalogue brands:
Razamataz, which offers classic entertainment on video and DVD;
Boogaloo, offering toys, games and hobbies;
DREAMdirect, which offers software, gadgets and gizmos;
BuyItHere - an internet only brand selling home entertainment products at internet prices.
Children with Leukaemia
Webb Ivory DM will be undertaking the design, distribution and fulfilment of a Christmas catalogue on behalf of Children with Leukaemia.
As the UK's leading charity dedicated to exclusively fighting Britain's biggest childhood cancer, Children with leukaemia works to not only raise awareness but to fund both research and welfare.
Initial Ideas
Webb Ivory DM has recently acquired the personalised gifts company, Initial Ideas. Boasting a range of inspiring gifts, including family games, leather, high-tech products and much more, Initial Ideas will have a new catalogue and online store available in September.
Cancer Research UK catalogue wins ECMOD Award
The Cancer Research UK catalogue, which is developed jointly and run by Webb Ivory DM, has won this year's ECMOD Award for 'Best Charity/Good Cause Related Catalogue'.
Congratulations to the teams at both Cancer Research UK and Webb Ivory DM. We are delighted that the charity felt the campaign worthy of a competition entry and we look forward to building on this success in 2007 and beyond
Norfolk Lavender
The Norfolk Lavender catalogue has been under license to Webb Ivory DM since May 2006.
Since outsourcing to Webb Ivory DM, the business has enjoyed substantial increase in trading. Commenting on progress and a very successful first Christmas season, Norfolk Lavender Managing Director, Henry Head said:
"Our primary intention was to allow Norfolk Lavender to concentrate on its retail supply and visitor attraction site, and avoid the high cost of running mail order. I am delighted that Webb Ivory DM has completely transformed the mail order business, and generated increased supply opportunity for our core business, in addition to providing first rate service to Norfolk Lavender mail order customers".
New variants of Norfolk Lavender will be published next year, which diversifies into two new product areas: personal products for men, and bathroom soaps and fragrances for the hotel sector.
David Robinson appointed to Catalogue Exchange
David Robinson, our Marketing Director, has been appointed to the Catalogue Exchange. Along with all participants to the initiative, Webb Ivory DM is looking forward to making valued contributions adding to it's success.