Stars of sport and screen line up to model official 2012 Sport Relief T-Shirt 

The 2012 Sport Relief T-shirt is launched today with a host of famous faces lining up to be photographed in this year’s range. Led by TV star Amy Childs, a stellar list of celebrities have been modelling the T-shirt, which is available exclusively from Sportsdirect.com.

Amy Childs has posed for a series of stunning photographs to front this year’s Sport Relief T-shirt campaign, whilst a huge supporting cast including the likes of Olly Murs, Stacey Solomon and Kara Tointon have all modelled the iconic T-shirt (all images available on request).

Sportsdirect.com is producing and selling both the Official 2012 Sport Relief T-shirt, available in both kids and adults sizes, and three styles of Limited Edition T-shirt, available in Men’s & Women’s sizes. The T-shirts are available right now in Sportsdirect.com’s 400 stores and online.

Customers are also able to personalise their official 2012 Sport Relief T-shirt for the first time by adding letters and numbers to give their T-shirt its own unique look. The personalisation service will be exclusively available both in-store and online at Sportsdirect.com.

Amy Childs said: “‘Like me you don’t need to be sporty to get involved with Sport Relief.  Something as simple as buying an official Sport Relief T-shirt from Sportsdirect.com will help transform lives in the UK and across the world’s poorest countries. Trust me, the only way is to buy the t-shirt, look fantastic and know you’re doing your bit.”

The T-shirts, which are all made from 100% fair trade cotton, will retail at £8 for the adult T-shirt and £6 for the junior, with £4 of the proceeds of the adult shirt and £2 of the junior shirt going directly to Sport Relief.

Dave Forsey, CEO of Sportsdirect.com, said: “We are delighted to be partnering with Sport Relief and look forward to contributing to another phenomenal campaign. Sport Relief has gone from strength to strength in recent years and we hope that our customers wholeheartedly support the campaign by ordering online or picking up a -shirt in-store. 2012 is going to be a massive year for sport, and we are very excited to be partnering with Sport Relief at this time.”

Karl Reynolds, Head of Fundraising at Sport Relief, added: “Sportsdirect.com is a natural partner to sell the 2012 T-Shirt. As the UK’s number one sports retailer, the network of stores provides a great route for us to get our T-Shirt to as many people as possible. Their enthusiasm really impressed us and we’re certain this year’s shirt will be a huge success – both in terms of fundraising and awareness.”

For more information, please contact:

Laura Haigh, l.haigh@comicrelief.com, 0207 820 2517

Notes to Editors:

• The Sport Relief T-shirts have been designed in-house by the Sportsdirect.com product development team

Sport Relief T-shirts – Available at Sportsdirect.com, both in-store and online at sportsdirect.com and on sportrelief.com

• Sport Relief T-shirt – Adults £8 (with at least £4 going to Sport Relief)

Sizes: Women 8 – 18 and Men XS – XXL

• Limited edition T-shirt – £10 (with at least £5 going to Sport Relief)

Sizes: Women 8-18 and Men XS – XXL

• Sport Relief T-shirt – Junior £6 (with at least £2 going to Sport Relief)

Sizes: 2-3 yrs, 3-4 yrs, 5-6 yrs, 7 – 8 years, 9 – 10 years, 11 – 12 years and 13 years

Personalisation is only available from Sportsdirect.com stores and online at Sportsdirect.com:

• Letters – £1 each (with 50p to Sport Relief)
• Numbers – £2 each (with £1 to Sport Relief)

About Sport Relief

As the nation celebrates the biggest ever year of sport, the entire country can join in the fun with Sport Relief 2012 from Friday 23rd to Sunday 25th March.

Over one million people are expected to take part in the Sainsbury’s Sport Relief Mile as they raise cash to change lives at home and across the world’s poorest countries.   And, with a whole weekend of top Sport Relief telly planned across the BBC, it’s all set to be huge.

From David Walliams’ Thames swim to Eddie Izzard’s 43 marathons in 51 days, Sport Relief has a unique history of brave celebrities taking on gruelling physical challenges to raise cash and change lives.  Sport Relief 2012 will be no exception with even more daring, vast and awe-inspiring celebrity challenges on their way.

Visit www.sportrelief.com to keep up with the latest news.

Sport Relief is an initiative of Comic Relief, registered charity 326568 (England/Wales); SC039730 (Scotland).

Scary spice Mel B is currently appearing on UK TV screens in ads for the JENNY CRAIG weight loss programme.

Mel B joined the JENNY CRAIG Programme in Australia – where the ad campaign originally launched – where she was working as a judge on X-Factor.  Now, Mel has already passed the halfway mark to her goal and there’s no stopping her!

Mel B hits UK TV Screens

“I am so excited I’ve passed my halfway.  My humps and bumps are still there but they’re a little bit smaller and I’m loving it“ Mel B said.

“Being halfway on my weight loss journey means I’m happier and healthier.  I still don’t get much sleep at night thanks to Madison, but with my new found energy I’m able to be a better mother.

Mel B is fronting JENNY CRAIG’s latest campaign with huge success, appealing to mothers to invest in themselves.

“Like all mums, I sometimes feel a little guilty taking time out for myself.  But this is about my health.  I think mums are the centre of their universe, so it’s just something I just had to do,” says Mel B.

In true Mel B fashion, she also had a more personal reward for when she finally reached her goal weight.  “I cannot wait until I reach my goal weight – I can, not, WAIT!  I’m gonna get my ‘thong on’!!  Woot Woot!”

Mel B acknowledges JENNY CRAIG’s 30 years experience as leading weight management experts and providing a support system second-to-none with individual consultants and tailored eating plans.

“Let’s face it, it’s really hard to lose weight by yourself…I hate diets – they don’t work, they’re confusing. JENNY CRAIG is not a diet, it’s a healthy eating plan that makes losing weight easy. I get everything figured out for me and I get supported every single week by my own consultant. I get my breakfast, lunch, and dinner already set, already planned, and my snacks. Brilliant!’” said Mel B.

Read more about Mel B’s weight loss journey at her blog or see her before/after video

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For more information visit www.jennycraig.co.uk

or contact sam.westcott@uk.nestle.com – 07585 909541

January 04, 2011

Good news travels well: Tesco Compare is delighted to announce that it has teamed up with theidol.com, giving customers a fresh proposition and providers to find travel insurance deals.

The provider has already enjoyed a working relationship with Tesco Compare since 2009, delivering the life insurance comparison service. For those wanting to ‘get away from it all’ in the New Year, there will be the chance to search for different travel insurance quotes with the aim of saving money.

Peter Burgess, theidol.com’s Marketing Director, says: “We are more than happy to be working with Tesco Compare on a wider level, having already enjoyed a successful relationship for nearly three years. Our business recognises the comparison site as being part of a big brand. We believe we can offer new opportunities for those searching for competitive premiums.”

Search leading travel insurance brands…

Under the new provider, customers will be able to search over 20 travel insurers – many of which are leading brands. Theidol.com believes it can offer customers one of the most advanced travel insurance quote services available on the market today.

Vikki Macleod, Tesco Compare’s Commercial Director, said: “We are committed to ensuring customers have innovative ways to compare products. Working closer with theidol.com, this time for travel insurance, will demonstrate our dedication to giving customers a new choice. The provider is recognised in the industry and we look forward to working with them more comprehensively.”

The comparison service also allows customers to adjust the cover value for individual features in the quote results using a handy slide function – including, for example, aspects such as baggage cover, cancellation and curtailment, medical expenses and airline insolvency (scheduled airline failure).

A wide range of travel insurance cover to compare…

Through the provider, Tesco Compare can introduce customers to travel insurance for many areas, including personal and family cover, senior citizens, backpackers, business travellers, cruises, pre-existing medical conditions, winter sports activities and cover for people up to age 99.

Vikki Macleod summed up by saying: “Ultimately the new comparison service will help customers search for value for money travel insurance. The development marks an exciting new chapter for Tesco Compare to work closer with its partners. In turn, customers can search across a new choice of products to find a deal suited to their needs.”

Want to get away this winter? Why not search for cover via http://www.tescocompare.com/travel-insurance.shtml

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For media enquiries please contact:

Andy Moore, 0131-203-5515, or andy.moore@tescobank.com

Notes to editors:

Tesco Personal Finance Compare Limited (trading as Tesco Compare) is part of the Tesco Personal Finance Group Limited, the financial services arm of the UK’s number one supermarket chain, which is fully owned by the Tesco Group. Tesco Personal Finance Compare Limited, registered in Scotland No.318925. Interpoint Building, 22 Haymarket Yards, Edinburgh EH12 5BH. Authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority.

The Financial Services Authority does not regulate loans, credit cards, telecoms or utilities.

Tesco Compare

• Tesco Compare is a comparison site, based in the UK. Since our launch in 2007, our business activities have extended to facilitate the introduction of a wide range of comparison services.
• Our own principal comparison services are for car and home insurance to which we compare over 60 and 20 providers respectively.
• Products compared by third party suppliers include: Money (credit cards, loans, mortgages, current accounts and savings accounts). Insurance (business, life, van, motorbike, travel and health). Utilities (broadband, mobile broadband, home phone, digital TV and gas & electricity). We also provide customers with links to pet and breakdown insurance providers.
• Our aim is to introduce customers to fair prices and deals from a range of leading brands.
• We believe that comparison sites should be about more than just the lowest price so our comprehensive comparison service helps you search and compare a wide range of products and providers by feature as well as price.

The deals just keep getting better from the UK’s leading sports retailer. This week the SportsDirect.com January sale was launched online, giving customers up to 80% discount on top branded products! With hundreds of products to choose from, including top brand running shoes, football boots and workout clothes-  whether you’re doing the last minute Christmas shop or getting ready to kit yourself out for the new year;  you’ll be sure to pick up a bargain!

Prices are slashed across the site, with men’s, ladies and kids clothing all featuring the famously low price tags just in time to wrap up under the tree come Sunday. If you’re planning on kick- starting 2012 by getting fit, there’s also a dedicated fitness category so you can fill up your gym bag without breaking the bank.

Absolutely everything must go, brand bargains include: adidas, Nike and Airwalk trainers, Puma, Everlast and Lonsdale clothing as well as Disney character clothing starting from just £3.99. Remember, you can order online and receive free standard UK delivery when you spend over £60 so if you’re stocking up you can save on shipping too!

Not one to by shy when it comes to great offers, SportsDirect.com are also offering the mega steal deals every three hours online while stocks last- so catch them whilst you can! Log on to www.sportsdirect.com now to make the most of these superb deals. You can also keep up to date with all the latest news on the official Facebook and Twitter pages.

Got a football player to buy for this Christmas? Make sure the Nike Mercurial Vapor Superfly football boots are on your list of things to check out at SportsDirect.com. The latest offering from legendary footballer Cristiano Ronaldo comes with a unique and seamless design to help control your speed and accuracy on the pitch.

The boots sport a lightweight and supportive Flywire system, designed for stability around the ankle so you can keep up the pace and ball control without encountering discomfort. The boots also benefit from the Nike Sense stud technology, which optimises your grip based upon underfoot pressure along the blade.

Not only will these boots help perfect you loved ones game, but they come with the MYiD personalisation option at SportsDirect.com. For just £9.99 you can create a completely unique pair of football boots by adding initials, numbers or even an encrypted message! Whatever you want to say, it will be there on the pitch and in training.

If you’re on a budget this Christmas, you can also order personalised classic Nike Mercurial Vapor CR7s for £109.99 delivered. The popular boot has a lightweight structure which encourages better ball control and speed thanks to the traditional lacing system. This boot also features EVA sockliner padding for a more comfortable fit.

Whichever pair you choose, get them from SportsDirect.com for less this Christmas. You can log onto www.sportsdirect.com and order online now to receive your presents in time for Christmas! Make sure you keep up with all the super deals over the festive period on Facebook and Twitter too.

Domino’s Pizza, the pizza delivery expert, has been crowned the country’s top pizza delivery chain by the Pizza, Pasta and Italian Food Association (PAPA). The prestigious PAPA awards recognise the industry’s leading takeaways, restaurants and suppliers. Domino’s retained the title for the second year running.

The Pizza Delivery Chain of the Year award recognises operators who are successfully driving the delivery and takeaway sector. It is open to companies with more than ten stores, and acknowledges the highest standards in overall operation, ranging from customer service and food quality to delivery to the customer and new product development. In addition, the award also seeks to find pizza delivery businesses that are positively driving the market.

Domino’s Pizza was presented the award, based on its continued impressive growth, ambitious future plans and relentless focus on the highest quality, fresh ingredients and best possible customer service.

Andy Hirst, head of franchise development at Domino’s, said: “The PAPA awards are the top titles for our industry and we are very pleased to have been crowned pizza delivery chain of the year once more. This is a fantastic achievement and we are doubly delighted to have kept the title for the second year running! This award is testament to the ongoing hard work and dedication of the entire Domino’s team.”

For more details on the pizza delivery chain of the year, log on to www.dominos.co.uk.

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Notes to Editors:
Domino’s Pizza UK & IRL plc is the leading player in the fast-growing pizza delivery market and holds the exclusive master franchise to own, operate and franchise Domino’s Pizza stores in the UK and the Republic of Ireland. The first UK store opened in Luton in 1985 and the first Irish store opened in 1991. In April 2011, the Group acquired a majority stake in the exclusive master franchise to own, operate and franchise Domino’s Pizza stores in Germany.

As at 25 September 2011, there were 702 stores in the UK, Republic of Ireland and Germany. Of these, 553 stores are in England, 47 are in Scotland, 28 are in Wales, 19 are in Northern Ireland, one is on the Isle of Man, one is a mobile unit, 49 are in the Republic of Ireland and four are in Germany.

Founded in 1960, Domino’s Pizza is one of the world’s leading pizza delivery brands. Through its primarily franchised system, Domino’s Pizza operates a global network of more than 9,350 Domino’s Pizza stores in 70 international markets. Domino’s Pizza has a singular focus – the home delivery of pizza, freshly made to order with high quality ingredients.

Customers in the UK can order online at www.dominos.co.uk and customers in the Republic of Ireland can order online at www.dominos.ie. In addition, mobile customers can order by downloading Domino’s free iPhone, iPad and Android apps.

For more information, please contact:
The Domino’s Pizza Press Office
Domino’s Pizza Group Ltd
Tel: 01908 580654
E: pr@dominos.co.uk

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Advent calendars have come a long way from when it was simply a countdown to Christmas. This year, leading retailer SportsDirect.com has gone beyond the foil wrapped chocolate treats and is offering you Christmas delights in the form of money saving daily deals on their online countdown to Christmas.

From the 18^th November 2011 until the 22^nd of December 2011 customers can open a door each day to reveal incredible savings on big branded products and Christmas favourites like the latest football boots, fashion clothing, bikes and stocking fillers. The deals are inspired by the Christmas gift guide, so you’ll be sure to find the perfect something for everyone to wrap up and leave under the tree!

It’s not just the daily deals that will be a great treat this Christmas, as well as featuring a huge range of products in the Christmas gift guide, SportsDirect.com have added new lines to their popular ‘two for’ offers, so you can stock up without splashing out. The latest additions include Calvin Klein underwear, Puma socks and both ladies and men’s jeans so even if you have finished this year’s Christmas shopping – you can treat yourself to something for the 2011 party season!

The daily deals last whilst stock does, so grab these incredible bargains whilst you can over at www.sportsdirect.com. No time to browse? No worries, the daily deal is also announced on the official Twitter and Facebook pages!

Domino’s, the pizza delivery expert, has launched a new dealmaker on Facebook to mark reaching 300,000 UK fans.

The dealmaker launched today [November 21, 2011], will release 1000 codes daily. Domino’s Facebook fans will have the chance to spin the dealmaker wheels up to three times to try to win the best offer. Once the fan has chosen the deal they want to keep or the third spun has been made, a voucher code will be emailed to them.

Included within the tasty offers on Domino’s dealmaker is a free portion of garlic mozzarella sticks when customers spend £20. Recently reintroduced following phenomenal demand, the garlic mozzarella sticks were first on the menu at Domino’s last year as a guest item. When the side order disappeared, Domino’s customers and fans on Facebook and Twitter began asking for their return. Their cheesy cries have now been answered with the return of the garlic mozzarella sticks at Domino’s and inclusion in the new dealmaker on Facebook.

Simon Wallis, sales and marketing director at Domino’s, said: “We are delighted to celebrate 300,000 fans on Facebook with our new dealmaker. Social media is fantastic for interacting with customers and gives us a great opportunity to listen to our fans. The feedback on our garlic mozzarella sticks is just one example of us hearing their views and responding. With the launch of the dealmaker too, we’re pleased to be able to offer fans another good reason to keep engaging with us on Facebook.”

Become a Domino’s UK fan on Facebook at www.facebook.com/DominosPizza and use the dealmaker to grab a tasty offer.

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Notes to Editors:

Domino’s Pizza UK & IRL plc is the leading player in the fast-growing pizza delivery market and holds the exclusive master franchise to own, operate and franchise Domino’s Pizza stores in the UK and the Republic of Ireland. The first UK store opened in Luton in 1985 and the first Irish store opened in 1991. In April 2011, the Group acquired a majority stake in the exclusive master franchise to own, operate and franchise Domino’s Pizza stores in Germany.

As at 25 September 2011, there were 702 stores in the UK, Republic of Ireland and Germany. Of these, 553 stores are in England, 47 are in Scotland, 28 are in Wales, 19 are in Northern Ireland, one is on the Isle of Man, one is a mobile unit, 49 are in the Republic of Ireland and four are in Germany.

Founded in 1960, Domino’s Pizza is one of the world’s leading pizza delivery brands. Through its primarily franchised system, Domino’s Pizza operates a global network of more than 9,350 Domino’s Pizza stores in 70 international markets. Domino’s Pizza has a singular focus – the home delivery of pizza, freshly made to order with high quality ingredients.

Customers in the UK can order online at www.dominos.co.uk and customers in the Republic of Ireland can order online at www.dominos.ie. In addition, mobile customers can order by downloading Domino’s free iPhone, iPad and Android apps.

For more information, please contact:

The Domino’s Pizza Press Office

Domino’s Pizza Group Ltd

Tel: 01908 580654

E: pr@dominos.co.uk

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The great thing about Santa Claus is that he doesn’t charge delivery on Christmas gifts, so leading sportswear retailer SportsDirect.com are getting into the festive spirit of things and giving their Facebook fans a chance to get their Christmas wish list delivered for free this year! And all you have to do is tell them what you want!

Whether it’s running shoes for mum, football boots for your brother or some new golf clubs for granddad; SportsDirect.com not only offer them at great prices, but if you’re a fan of theirs on Facebook you can be in with a chance of winning free delivery- leaving your loved ones and your wallet happy come Christmas morning.

So how does it work? Simple; every day from the 17^th November 2011 through to the 22^nd December 2011 fans can tell SportsDirect.com what’s on this year’s Christmas list via their official Facebook page. One lucky winner per day will receive free standard UK mainland delivery on their Christmas order!  The competition runs up to the final delivery date for Christmas, making it ideal for those last minute shoppers too!

Whatever you want this Christmas, find it for less this year. Log onto www.sportsdirect.com today to choose what would look great wrapped up under the tree! Full terms and conditions for the competition are available on the official Facebook page. You can also keep up to date with the latest offers and sports news on Twitter!

If you want to show your support for the GB football team next year, you can now get the football shirts, socks and shorts from SportsDirect.com! The leading football boots retailer is now selling the adidas Team GB merchandise online at great prices!

Starting from just £8, you can celebrate the campaign and support the Olympic team in style with specially designed quality merchandise from adidas. Featuring the British coat of arms and sporting the colours of the Union Jack- the Team GB football shirt will not only look great wherever you’re watching the matches; but the integrated adidas Climacool technology makes this shirt the ideal summer training shirt too!

If you want to kit the kids out to show the patriotic spirit, SportsDirect.com are offering the Team GB infant supporters kit for just £25. The kit features the Team GB shirt and shorts- both with Climacool technology so they can avoid overheating during the summer months, as well as the official Team GB socks, so the kids can be head to toe in Team GB without costing you the earth!

If you’re looking forward to more than just the football at next year’s games- be sure to check out SportsDirect.com for their massive range of official 2012 clothing. There’s sportswear and fashion items for you to support every event in the games and best of all, they come with SportsDirect.com price tags!

Log onto www.sportsdirect.com today to view the whole range and make sure you stay up to date on offers over at Facebook and Twitter!