For the best part of the year, they have defied the recession, courageously wielding their credit cards in the face of mounting job losses and financial chaos.
But the downturn has finally caught up with young spenders. Sales at Bank, the fashion chain owned by JD Sports Fashion, recently slipped into reverse for the first time since it was bought by the sportswear retailer, adding to evidence that mounting youth unemployment is beginning to curtail spending.
Thursday, 24 September 2009
BG Stores on ITV Televison 60 Minute Makeover
BG Stores will be will feature in the Basildon episode of ITV’s 60 Minute Makeover, to be broadcast on ITV1 on 9th October at 2pm. You will be able to find details on the ITV website Please do check local listings for any last minute changes to the TV schedule
Wednesday, 9 September 2009
Raleigh Bicycles
Raleigh History
1887
Sir Frank Bowden purchased an interest in a small bicycle company on Raleigh Street, Nottingham.
Taking its name from the street, the Raleigh Bicycle Company was formed in 1890.
1896
The new Raleigh factory opened and was powered by a phenomenal 16 gas engine.
At the time the factory was the biggest bike manufacturing plant in the entire world.
1918
Sir Frank’s 70th birthday. 2,000 men and women employed by Raleigh celebrated Sir Frank’s birthday, the man who made Raleigh, in the Victoria Hall.
1921
Sir Frank died, and was succeeded by his son Sir Harold Bowden.
Under his leadership the company continued to lead the industry, introducing many further innovations and acquiring other well-known cycle companies such as: Humber, Rudge, BSA and Triumph.
1924
Hugh Gibson covered 3,429 miles around the coast of Britain in less than 12 days on a 7hp Raleigh motorcycle.
1929
Jack Rossiter broke the 21-year-old record for a ride from Land’s End to John O’Groats.
Riding a Raleigh bike he covered the entire distance in a mere 2 days, 13 hours and 22 minutes.
1932
Raleigh takes over the famous Humber Cycles from Nottingham.
1933
Raleigh produced a three wheeler car.
It had a top speed of 55mph, did 60 miles to the gallon and cost £94.50!
1938
Sir Harold Bowden retires from Raleigh after many years of strong leadership and devotion to the company and the world of cycling.
Production had reached a staggering 62,000 cycles a year.
1943
Raleigh bought the Rudge-Whitworth cycle company which dated back to 1869 when Dan Rudge built a ‘boneshaker’ cycle.
So called because they lacked even the most rudimentary shock absorption, their solid tyres transferred the impact on the ground upwards where they would shake their rider.
1951
Raleigh broke through the one million cycles barrier, the production figure hitting the 1,010,077 mark!
1952
The Duke of Edinburgh arrived in November 1952 to open a £1,250,000 extension to Raleigh’s factory space.
It included a bridge between the old and new factories complete with overhead conveyor system.
1957
Raleigh acquired BSA Cycles.
Founded in 1880 by a Mr Otto he demonstrated the merits of his machine by riding it up and down the boardroom in front of the astonished Raleigh directors.
1960
Raleigh Industries merged with TI (Tube Investments) Group.
With this came control of the Phillips, Hercules, Norman and Sun brands, making Raleigh the world’s largest producers of two wheeled personal transport.
1967
The business of Moulton Bicycles was merged with Raleigh.
It brought together the two most dynamic forces in the industry, and it led to the new Raleigh Moulton Bicycle – an alternative to the RSW16.
1970
Birth of a legend with cult status. Raleigh launches the Chopper!
The Chopper with its wedge-shaped frame, large back wheel and small front wheel, and its angular, aggressive-looking seat was an enormous success in Britain and America.
1976
Raleigh launched the Grifter and another cult classic is born.
It was a safe version of a bike which was evolving slowly in America – the BMX machine.
1980
In 1980 , Joop Zoetemelk of Holland riding for TI Raleigh Creda wins the Tour De France in a time of 109 hours, 19 minutes and 14 seconds, beating countryman Hennie Kuiper and Raymond Martin of France.
1982
Raleigh launched its red hot ‘Burner’ BMX range.
Oozing with street cred and a real performer on the track by 1984 it had become the outstanding success story of the company, selling half a million in less than two years.
1985
Raleigh introduced another innovation – the Vektar.
With ‘Star Wars’ styling and ‘Knightrider’ technology including a trip meter and FM radio with presets it becomes a ‘must-have’ for the 80’s cool kids.
1995
In 1995 the MAX range of bikes is launched.
The bikes were advertised on TV as ‘oversized but not overweight’.
The range was a huge success that continues today.
1999
Raleigh acquires the world famous Diamondback Bicycle company.
2001
The Raleigh companies world wide are acquired, by the management, from The Derby Cycle Corporation.
The new style Raleigh brand is launched.
2002
Ground breaking new product range is launched.
Major volume sales gains announced, the new brand goes from strength to strength.
2004
2004 sees the relaunch of the iconic Raleigh Chopper
This classic 1970’s bike once again hits the streets and is an instant sucess with children and adults alike!
2007
Raleigh relaunches the infamous Burner BMX which is recieved with great interest by previous original owners of this classic bike as well as new generations too.
2008
New for 2008, Raleigh launch a new website showcasing thier 2008 range of bikes and accessories.
1887
Sir Frank Bowden purchased an interest in a small bicycle company on Raleigh Street, Nottingham.
Taking its name from the street, the Raleigh Bicycle Company was formed in 1890.
1896
The new Raleigh factory opened and was powered by a phenomenal 16 gas engine.
At the time the factory was the biggest bike manufacturing plant in the entire world.
1918
Sir Frank’s 70th birthday. 2,000 men and women employed by Raleigh celebrated Sir Frank’s birthday, the man who made Raleigh, in the Victoria Hall.
1921
Sir Frank died, and was succeeded by his son Sir Harold Bowden.
Under his leadership the company continued to lead the industry, introducing many further innovations and acquiring other well-known cycle companies such as: Humber, Rudge, BSA and Triumph.
1924
Hugh Gibson covered 3,429 miles around the coast of Britain in less than 12 days on a 7hp Raleigh motorcycle.
1929
Jack Rossiter broke the 21-year-old record for a ride from Land’s End to John O’Groats.
Riding a Raleigh bike he covered the entire distance in a mere 2 days, 13 hours and 22 minutes.
1932
Raleigh takes over the famous Humber Cycles from Nottingham.
1933
Raleigh produced a three wheeler car.
It had a top speed of 55mph, did 60 miles to the gallon and cost £94.50!
1938
Sir Harold Bowden retires from Raleigh after many years of strong leadership and devotion to the company and the world of cycling.
Production had reached a staggering 62,000 cycles a year.
1943
Raleigh bought the Rudge-Whitworth cycle company which dated back to 1869 when Dan Rudge built a ‘boneshaker’ cycle.
So called because they lacked even the most rudimentary shock absorption, their solid tyres transferred the impact on the ground upwards where they would shake their rider.
1951
Raleigh broke through the one million cycles barrier, the production figure hitting the 1,010,077 mark!
1952
The Duke of Edinburgh arrived in November 1952 to open a £1,250,000 extension to Raleigh’s factory space.
It included a bridge between the old and new factories complete with overhead conveyor system.
1957
Raleigh acquired BSA Cycles.
Founded in 1880 by a Mr Otto he demonstrated the merits of his machine by riding it up and down the boardroom in front of the astonished Raleigh directors.
1960
Raleigh Industries merged with TI (Tube Investments) Group.
With this came control of the Phillips, Hercules, Norman and Sun brands, making Raleigh the world’s largest producers of two wheeled personal transport.
1967
The business of Moulton Bicycles was merged with Raleigh.
It brought together the two most dynamic forces in the industry, and it led to the new Raleigh Moulton Bicycle – an alternative to the RSW16.
1970
Birth of a legend with cult status. Raleigh launches the Chopper!
The Chopper with its wedge-shaped frame, large back wheel and small front wheel, and its angular, aggressive-looking seat was an enormous success in Britain and America.
1976
Raleigh launched the Grifter and another cult classic is born.
It was a safe version of a bike which was evolving slowly in America – the BMX machine.
1980
In 1980 , Joop Zoetemelk of Holland riding for TI Raleigh Creda wins the Tour De France in a time of 109 hours, 19 minutes and 14 seconds, beating countryman Hennie Kuiper and Raymond Martin of France.
1982
Raleigh launched its red hot ‘Burner’ BMX range.
Oozing with street cred and a real performer on the track by 1984 it had become the outstanding success story of the company, selling half a million in less than two years.
1985
Raleigh introduced another innovation – the Vektar.
With ‘Star Wars’ styling and ‘Knightrider’ technology including a trip meter and FM radio with presets it becomes a ‘must-have’ for the 80’s cool kids.
1995
In 1995 the MAX range of bikes is launched.
The bikes were advertised on TV as ‘oversized but not overweight’.
The range was a huge success that continues today.
1999
Raleigh acquires the world famous Diamondback Bicycle company.
2001
The Raleigh companies world wide are acquired, by the management, from The Derby Cycle Corporation.
The new style Raleigh brand is launched.
2002
Ground breaking new product range is launched.
Major volume sales gains announced, the new brand goes from strength to strength.
2004
2004 sees the relaunch of the iconic Raleigh Chopper
This classic 1970’s bike once again hits the streets and is an instant sucess with children and adults alike!
2007
Raleigh relaunches the infamous Burner BMX which is recieved with great interest by previous original owners of this classic bike as well as new generations too.
2008
New for 2008, Raleigh launch a new website showcasing thier 2008 range of bikes and accessories.
Thursday, 20 August 2009
Union Bank Philippines keeping Filipino’s in Poverty
Union Bank Philippines is doing its best to keep Filipino’s in poverty and people hungry. Remember the story from yesterday Unionbank Philippines Theft it is now 24 hours since that poor woman has been able to eat, because Unionbank Stole her money and will take 15 days to pay it back if they ever pay it back. We still can see no reason why it takes 15 days other banks in the world can sort a problem from a ATM fault like this in a few hours, we can only presume the reason for 15 days is it’s a long enough that many people will forget it, so Union Bank never has to pay it back. This seems to be the case we have had comments left by people who have never got their money back after ATM machines failed to pay out.
While Unionbank does it’s best to keep people hungry and in poverty they also report record profits. Pat yourselfs on your back Union Bank you have record profits because you steal from your customers and keep your country in poverty. Bonnie and Clyde also bragged about the huge amount of money they were making.
Anyway are hearts go to that poor woman and the many we suspect go hungry because of the same type of poor service by Unionbank. I have just spoken to her and she in forms me she has had a little bit to eat but now her cuboard is empty and she does not know when she can eat again. Union bank you must be so proud.
Stop poverty in the Philipines withdraw your money from Unionbank PH.
While Unionbank does it’s best to keep people hungry and in poverty they also report record profits. Pat yourselfs on your back Union Bank you have record profits because you steal from your customers and keep your country in poverty. Bonnie and Clyde also bragged about the huge amount of money they were making.
Anyway are hearts go to that poor woman and the many we suspect go hungry because of the same type of poor service by Unionbank. I have just spoken to her and she in forms me she has had a little bit to eat but now her cuboard is empty and she does not know when she can eat again. Union bank you must be so proud.
Stop poverty in the Philipines withdraw your money from Unionbank PH.
Wednesday, 19 August 2009
Unionbank Pilipinas pagnanakaw
Sorry if translation is not good it was done on Google.
Ito tila maibigan Unionbank Pilipinas thinks ito ay may karapatan na magnakaw ng mga customer ng pera.
Tulad ng alam mo na siguro BG Tindahan ay kasangkot sa pagtulong sa mga mahihirap sa Pilipinas para sa isang ilang taon. Isa sa mga bagay-bagay na amazes amin ay ang kawalan ng kakayahan ng mga malalaking kumpanya sa Pilipinas at sa aming paniniwala na ito ay isa sa mga pangunahing dahilan kung bakit ang bansa ay sa kahirapan.
Kami ay may lamang ay tungkol lamang tulad na isang kaso ng isang bata babae pumunta sa isang ATM machine na withdraw ng pera mula sa kanyang Unionbank account para sa pagkain, ang makina ay hindi pay out ngunit ito pa rin deducts ang halaga mula sa kanyang account, kaya siya ulat na ito sa Unionbank lamang sa kaalamang ito ay magdadala sa kanila sa pagitan ng 3 sa 15 araw upang kahit na sa hitsura nito. Sa panahon na ang babae ay pumunta gutom, ano kung ito ay ang kanyang mga upa ng pera siya ay withdrawing at Unionbank tumatagal 15 araw upang tumingin sa mga ito, sa pamamagitan ng panahon na siya ay na-evicted mula sa kanyang bahay at nakatira sa The Streets.
Ito ay ang pagnanakaw at walang agam-agam tungkol sa mga ito, sila ay gumawa ng kanyang pera at ayaw na ipaalam sa kanya ito. Walang isa sa Unionbank ay maaaring magbigay ng isang magandang dahilan kung bakit ito ay tumatagal ng 15 ARAW. I wonder kung paano ang maraming mga customer ang suwertepens sa araw-araw at kung magkano ang Unionbank gumagawa withholding mga customer sa pamamagitan ng pera. Ako din maghinala dahil Pilipino ay hindi ang uri ng mga tao na magreklamo ng maraming marami sa mga ito makatarungan bigyan up at karapatan ng mga ito bilang isang pagkawala.
Sapat ay sapat na ito ay oras na para gumawa ng aksiyon laban sa mga kumpanya na magnakaw mula sa mga mahihirap, sapat ay sapat ng mga kompanya na masamang serbisyo magtatala sa Pilipinas sa kahirapan, hinihiling namin sa inyo ang lahat ng na-withdraw at isara ang iyong account. Ay nagbibigay-daan sa hit Unionbank na kung saan ito Masakit ang mga ito ay hindi Unionbank kalakalan walang iyong pera at ang pagiging tapat na sila ay hindi dapat na kalakalan ng kanilang gawin kapag ang mga bagay-bagay tulad na ito sa mga tao ng Pilipi.
Paki-post ang iyong mga reklamo tungkol sa Unionbank namin ay dadalhin ang lahat ng mga ito at makita kung kami ay maaaring makatulong sa iyo.
Ito tila maibigan Unionbank Pilipinas thinks ito ay may karapatan na magnakaw ng mga customer ng pera.
Tulad ng alam mo na siguro BG Tindahan ay kasangkot sa pagtulong sa mga mahihirap sa Pilipinas para sa isang ilang taon. Isa sa mga bagay-bagay na amazes amin ay ang kawalan ng kakayahan ng mga malalaking kumpanya sa Pilipinas at sa aming paniniwala na ito ay isa sa mga pangunahing dahilan kung bakit ang bansa ay sa kahirapan.
Kami ay may lamang ay tungkol lamang tulad na isang kaso ng isang bata babae pumunta sa isang ATM machine na withdraw ng pera mula sa kanyang Unionbank account para sa pagkain, ang makina ay hindi pay out ngunit ito pa rin deducts ang halaga mula sa kanyang account, kaya siya ulat na ito sa Unionbank lamang sa kaalamang ito ay magdadala sa kanila sa pagitan ng 3 sa 15 araw upang kahit na sa hitsura nito. Sa panahon na ang babae ay pumunta gutom, ano kung ito ay ang kanyang mga upa ng pera siya ay withdrawing at Unionbank tumatagal 15 araw upang tumingin sa mga ito, sa pamamagitan ng panahon na siya ay na-evicted mula sa kanyang bahay at nakatira sa The Streets.
Ito ay ang pagnanakaw at walang agam-agam tungkol sa mga ito, sila ay gumawa ng kanyang pera at ayaw na ipaalam sa kanya ito. Walang isa sa Unionbank ay maaaring magbigay ng isang magandang dahilan kung bakit ito ay tumatagal ng 15 ARAW. I wonder kung paano ang maraming mga customer ang suwertepens sa araw-araw at kung magkano ang Unionbank gumagawa withholding mga customer sa pamamagitan ng pera. Ako din maghinala dahil Pilipino ay hindi ang uri ng mga tao na magreklamo ng maraming marami sa mga ito makatarungan bigyan up at karapatan ng mga ito bilang isang pagkawala.
Sapat ay sapat na ito ay oras na para gumawa ng aksiyon laban sa mga kumpanya na magnakaw mula sa mga mahihirap, sapat ay sapat ng mga kompanya na masamang serbisyo magtatala sa Pilipinas sa kahirapan, hinihiling namin sa inyo ang lahat ng na-withdraw at isara ang iyong account. Ay nagbibigay-daan sa hit Unionbank na kung saan ito Masakit ang mga ito ay hindi Unionbank kalakalan walang iyong pera at ang pagiging tapat na sila ay hindi dapat na kalakalan ng kanilang gawin kapag ang mga bagay-bagay tulad na ito sa mga tao ng Pilipi.
Paki-post ang iyong mga reklamo tungkol sa Unionbank namin ay dadalhin ang lahat ng mga ito at makita kung kami ay maaaring makatulong sa iyo.
Unionbank Philippines Commits Theft on it's Customers
It seems like Unionbank Philippines thinks it has a right to steal customers money.
As you maybe aware BG Stores has been involved in helping the poor in the Philippines for a few years. One of the things that amazes us is the incompetence of major companies in the Philippines and we feel sure it is one of the main reasons why the country is in poverty.
We have just been informed about just such a case a young woman goes to a ATM machine to withdraw money from her Unionbank account for food, the machine does not pay out but it still deducts the amount from her account, so she reports it to Unionbank only to be informed it will take them between 3 to 15 days to even look into it. In that time the woman goes hungry, what if it was her rent money she was withdrawing and Unionbank takes 15 days to look into it, by that time she has been evicted from her house and living on the streets.
It is theft and there is no doubt about it, they have taken her money and are refusing to let her have it. No one at Unionbank can give a good reason why it takes 15 days. I wonder how many customers this happens to everyday and how much Unionbank makes by withholding customers money. I also suspect because Filipinos are not the type of people that complain a lot many of them just give up and right it of as a loss.
Enough is enough it’s time to take action against companies that steal from the poor, enough is enough of the companies who bad service keeps the Philippines in poverty, we urge you all to withdraw and close your accounts. Lets hit Unionbank where it hurts them Unionbank can not trade without your money and to be honest they should not be trading when they do things like this to the people of the Philippines.
Please post your complaints about Unionbank we will take them all and see if we can help you.
As you maybe aware BG Stores has been involved in helping the poor in the Philippines for a few years. One of the things that amazes us is the incompetence of major companies in the Philippines and we feel sure it is one of the main reasons why the country is in poverty.
We have just been informed about just such a case a young woman goes to a ATM machine to withdraw money from her Unionbank account for food, the machine does not pay out but it still deducts the amount from her account, so she reports it to Unionbank only to be informed it will take them between 3 to 15 days to even look into it. In that time the woman goes hungry, what if it was her rent money she was withdrawing and Unionbank takes 15 days to look into it, by that time she has been evicted from her house and living on the streets.
It is theft and there is no doubt about it, they have taken her money and are refusing to let her have it. No one at Unionbank can give a good reason why it takes 15 days. I wonder how many customers this happens to everyday and how much Unionbank makes by withholding customers money. I also suspect because Filipinos are not the type of people that complain a lot many of them just give up and right it of as a loss.
Enough is enough it’s time to take action against companies that steal from the poor, enough is enough of the companies who bad service keeps the Philippines in poverty, we urge you all to withdraw and close your accounts. Lets hit Unionbank where it hurts them Unionbank can not trade without your money and to be honest they should not be trading when they do things like this to the people of the Philippines.
Please post your complaints about Unionbank we will take them all and see if we can help you.
Monday, 20 July 2009
Emmerdale sponsored Littlewoods
Liverpool-based Littlewoods is the new sponsor of ITV1 soap Emmerdale.
The deal, which was brokered by Carat Sponsorship, runs from 31st August for 2 years.
The home-shopping company, owned by Shop Direct will have multimedia sponsorship rights for the programme and includes ITV1, ITV2 and ITV3, online, interactive, mobile interactive bumpers and licensing.
The final element means it will be able to use cast members for promotional purposes across the Littlewoods catalogue and website.
“We are very happy to have signed this major deal, which continues our association with our heartland audience’s passion for Soaps. It’s scale demonstrates our commitment to reinforcing Littlewoods positioning as a much loved online shopping brand for the family,” said David Inglis, trading director at Shop Direct.
Emmerdale’s previous sponsor Reckitt Benckiser, which has brands including Air Wick and Clearasil, decided not to renew its contract and instead concentrate on online.
The deal, which was brokered by Carat Sponsorship, runs from 31st August for 2 years.
The home-shopping company, owned by Shop Direct will have multimedia sponsorship rights for the programme and includes ITV1, ITV2 and ITV3, online, interactive, mobile interactive bumpers and licensing.
The final element means it will be able to use cast members for promotional purposes across the Littlewoods catalogue and website.
“We are very happy to have signed this major deal, which continues our association with our heartland audience’s passion for Soaps. It’s scale demonstrates our commitment to reinforcing Littlewoods positioning as a much loved online shopping brand for the family,” said David Inglis, trading director at Shop Direct.
Emmerdale’s previous sponsor Reckitt Benckiser, which has brands including Air Wick and Clearasil, decided not to renew its contract and instead concentrate on online.
N Brown shrugs off customer debt
N Brown, the catalogue and online fashion retailer, indicated yesterday that bad debts among its customers had stabilised and may even have peaked.
The company, whose brands include Oxendales, Simply Be, JD Williams and Ambrose Wilson, admitted that there had been an expected increase in bad debts, but it insisted that it was comfortable with the situation.
Alan White, the chief executive, said: “Because we are both a retailer and a credit provider, we want customers to get out of arrears and back to buying and so we tend to be more amenable than the average credit card company. In terms of arrears, there’s some evidence in recent weeks that they’re bottoming out.
The company, whose brands include Oxendales, Simply Be, JD Williams and Ambrose Wilson, admitted that there had been an expected increase in bad debts, but it insisted that it was comfortable with the situation.
Alan White, the chief executive, said: “Because we are both a retailer and a credit provider, we want customers to get out of arrears and back to buying and so we tend to be more amenable than the average credit card company. In terms of arrears, there’s some evidence in recent weeks that they’re bottoming out.
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