UK: WH SMITH STRIKES DEAL WITH CARLTON
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UK-based retailer, WH Smith, has struck an agreement with UK-based media business, Carlton Communications, which will entail the use of online services to endorse each partner's web sites. WH Smith's 700 retail outlets will be used to promote the online operation of Carlton, while the former will also oversee the latter's fulfilment and electronic commerce activities. Groups with Internet operations are striking such agreements at present as part of moves to boost their online status in a market where competition is increasing. The partnership would allow WH Smith and Carlton to enhance the coverage of their services and glean access to certain abilities that they lack at present. WH Smith's web sites will also feature online content courtesy of Carlton.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 2000
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UK: CARLTON AND UNITED NEWS MAY MAKE JOINT BIDS
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The No. 2 commercial broadcaster in the UK, Carlton Communications, is holding talks with The Express newspaper group, United News & Media. The two groups may make joint bids for broadcasting rights to sporting events, Premier League matches for example. There is also the possibility that United News & Media may take a stake in the Carlton/Granada's digital TV network, ONdigital.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1999
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