Amazon to Open in Spain – Big Changes Ahead?

According to the press, Amazon is due to open in Spain on Sept. 15th. This is hardly surprising – all over Madrid you see MRW vans delivering Amazon packages every day, and it isn’t just expats like me buying English books. Many Spanish people have been turning to Amazon for some time to ship better priced electronics to Spain with the minimum of fuss and good guarantees: cameras etc are generally cheaper on Amazon than from major retailers here. Apparently one million Spaniards already visit Amazon websites every month.

Importantly, Amazon opening in Spain could have huge implications for the Spanish on- and off-line market.

First of all e-commerce is way behind in Spain, and one of the reasons I’ve always posited for this is that Spain never had Amazon. I believe that Amazon.co.uk/.com/.fr/.de has had a huge role in fostering trust in ecommerce in those countries. Buying on-line in the US or the UK is largely considered normal, safe, and reliable thanks to Amazon, whereas here in Spain it is still not considered a normal way to shop amongst large sectors of the population.

Spain sits about 3 times behind the UK in terms of ecommerce. Online sales accounted for only 3% of all retail sales in Spain in 2010, whereas in the UK online sales accounted for 10% of all sales in the same year.

First quarter online retail sales in Spain were up 23.1% this year with respect to 2010 first quarter sales, but Spain still lags a long way behind. Amazon opening in Spain could change that in the same way it helped develop ecommerce in countries like the UK – by doing things well, efficiently, and offering generally great customer service.

The question is, if Amazon Spain brings these same important retail values to Spain (good customer service, efficient product delivery etc), could it have a knock on effect for off-line retailers as well, as Amazon sets new higher standards (e.g. in returns policies and customer service) not always seen here before?

Who knows, but one thing is for sure, I would be worried if I ran any kind of books/electronics/household goods ecommerce site in Spain right now – the bar is about to be lifted significantly, and Amazon is going to make other online operators who aren’t providing an immaculate service already, look pretty bad, very quickly.

Personally I think this is great news, I hope Amazon does in Spain everything it’s been able to do elsewhere – offering the same range of products, good customer service, and guarantees. We’ll find out what they have in store for us on September 15th.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/redirect-home/daydreamvilla-21

Joe Longthorne in Concert

Night Out Promotions are proud to present '' A Man and His Music '' Joe Longthorne in concert for one night only live at The Municipal Theatre in Torrevieja.
This will take place on Monday 10th October and tickets are available from the Municipal Theatre Box Office or online via www.servicam.com
Ticket prices for this exclusive event are priced at,
Basic seat ~~~~ 25 Euro's
Improved view ~~~~ 35 Euro's
Premier Seat ~~~~ 50 Euro's
A first time performance for Joe here in Torrevieja and enquires for tickets have been very high.
So to be sure of a seat and avoiding any disappointment contact the box office now
For more information or to enquire about passes for the exclusive after show party being held at a secret 5 star venue you can contact.
Night Out Promotions on 966 732 215 or visit us at www.nightoutpromotions.com
Tickets Officially on sale from Tuesday 20th September 11am from the Municipal Theatre Box Office

Broadway & Hollywood returns for one show

Don't miss this "one off" performance of the fabulous hit show "Broadway & Hollywood"!

Lovers of musicals, top Broadway & West End shows and film music MUST see this show!
"Mr Voice" Andy Jones is back where he belongs on this show - The stage - Singing quality songs, acting and with costume changes that will amaze you!!! He received a massive standing ovations from the crowd at the end of his 75 minute sets which included some incredible songs and costume changes from Westside Story, South Pacific, Les Mis, Guys & Dolls, Carousel, My Fair Lady and Phantom of the opera back during the June tour. Andy is simply brilliant in his role and well supported by our own Fiona McLean who also uses a costume routine for her parts that include Shirley Bassey, Barbara Streisand, Oliver, My Fair Lady, Sound of music, Calamity Jane and Mama Mia during the June tour.

This show is a mix of musicals and films and also has a section of 60s and 70s film songs which makes the whole night varied, interesting and exciting!

Tickets are just 7-50 Euros and there is a special block booking deal where groups of 10 or more can get 2 tickets FREE!

The venue will offer a pre-show meal option at a great rate although tickets for the show can be booked without buying food.
The "one off" date and details are (show start at 8-30pm)

Thursday 15th September - "AREA", Filton Centre, Los Balcones

Tickets are available at the venue (9am to 11pm daily) or by calling the info lines 608908720 / 695135134 www.jukeboxpromotions.co.uk

This is a fund raising event for International gold medal winning Down Syndrome swimmer - Adam Stewart

Chas & Dave - Chas Hodges

September 25th, 2011 20:30 - September 28th, 2011 23:30
Chas & Dave star Chas Hodges will be performing the hits of the great duo and many other songs that he has loved over his many years in music. He will also feature much of his musical life history in a show that is filled with nostalgia, fun, great music and cockney knees up!

This is your chance to see this great original artist(not a tribute)in the Rock, Rabbit and Roll tour that will hit the Costa Blanca in September. The 4 show tour will be at:

The Rendezvous, Campoamor 03189 on Sunday 25th September 608467597

The Rendezvous, Campoamor 03189 on Monday 26th September

Asturias, N332, Punta Prima on Tuesday 27th September 637280951

The Club, Quesada on Wednesday 28th September 66717028

Tickets for all shows are just 12 Euros and available at the venues now but please book early as all report brisk sales to date and expect to sell out! There is a ticket helpline on 695135134 or see www.jukeboxpromotions.co.uk

The four show tour will also feature a full support programme with a great guitarist / singer Dave Seccombe and Jukebox Legends.

This special tour is a fund raising event for Help at Home (Costa Blanca)

Cliff & Elvis Spectacular tour about to start

Cliff & Elvis tour

With UKs top Cliff tribute – Cliff-asif and the “Best Elvis sound around”, Elvis 2000 - support by Fiona McLean

This spectacular show brings together one of the best Cliff tributes (he is endorsed by Sir Cliff himself) and one of the top Elvis tributes to form an extravanganza of great music and fun.

Cliff-asif, will amaze you as he sings through the greatest hits of the Peter Pan of pop (known as the UKs answer to Elvis). He is simply the best tribute with appearance, voice and humour that match Cliff in great detail.

Cliff Richard fans simply MUST see this show so don’t miss out on this tour of five venues only. This International tribute astounds crowds wherever he goes so come and see for yourself how he brings Cliff “straight a venue near you”!

The 60s was a time when Elvis ruled the World and Cliff ruled the UK. They were great friends so, why not come along and see how Cliff and Elvis are together today? It’s gonna be quite a show!!

He looks the part, sounds the part and IS THE PART - Cliff-asif!!

All over the World, Elvis tributes claim to be the “the best, recommended by, The original” etc!! Well, we have one of the very best with us as Peter Day illustrates his amazing “best Elvis sound around” with the Elvis 2000 show. Having established Elvis 2000 in the UK, Ireland, Spain, Sweden and in other parts of Europe, Peter never fails to amaze the audience with his voice that is so similar to the great man himself. The Elvis 2000 show is also full of fun and in full jumpsuit costume.

Elvis 2000 sings a wide range of songs by the King from the 50s through to his last recording, Way Down. The songs vary from show to show but feature those mainly used in the 70s jumpsuit era

Elvis 2000 - That's the way it was!

This show will excite Cliff and Elvis fans alike so make sure you book your tickets early as there are only five shows on the tour!!

Tickets are just 7.50 Euros (book and pay for 10 or more, get 2 FREE)! Tickets at The Rendezvous are 10.00 Euros but include FREE buffet (sorry but the free ticket deal is not available at this venue due to the low cost inclusive of the fabulous buffet)

Tickets available from the listed venues
Ticket info line - 695135134 or visit www.jukeboxpromotions.co.uk

The dates for this show are (all shows start at 8-30pm and last a full three hours)

Monday 19th September – La Marina Sport Complex

Tuesday 20th September – "AREA", Filton Centre, Los Balcones (recent venue change)

Wednesday 21st September – The Lounge Bar, Torrevieja

Thursday 22nd September – Rocajuna, Punta Prima

Friday 23rd September – Casa Ventura, San Luis

Cliff & Elvis – A great 60s and 70s extravaganza – Don’t miss it!

Saturday dances every week with cabaret

Don't miss these great dances on Saturdays at the fabulous "AREA" undergrouund venue, Filton Centre, Los Balcones. Every week, Jukebox Legends or one of the top Acts locally will be the resident entertainers most weeks and they will have with them a fabulous, top quality cabaret act too (different each week)! Tickets / entry just 5 Euros. Older, well behaved children can come along and there will
be a food menu available. Remember when we all used to go to a "dance on Saturdays at the local Palais"? Well now you can start doing it all over again!! Whatever your taste in music and dance, there's something you will love!!!

Give it a try - It's different and it's not happening anywhere else!!

Tickets available at "AREA" or call 608908720 / 695135134. Info at www.jukeboxpromotions.co.uk

Double Your Money at Fabulous Fashion Show!

Yes that’s right at La Herradura Los Montesinos on Friday 9th September you can double your money, enjoy Champagne and Canapés and LOOK GOOD.
As you arrive your ticket becomes a €10 voucher to spend at the show or at any time in the Looking Good Boutique, you will also receive a €10 voucher to spend at the fantastic OTT Hair Design Centre in Los Balcones plus many other special offers and there will be some amazing raffle prizes.
Louise Brandley from Looking Good Boutique and Francisco Lidon from La Herradura Restaurante are hosting a Fashion Show where you can double your money just by turning up! On Friday 9th September Louise is bringing her latest collection to La Herradura in Los Montesinos for you to enjoy an amazing experience. If you want just the right touch of assistance and a personal shopping experience then come and meet Louise and her team who all have genuine wish for their clients to find the clothes right for them and their lifestyle. Friday the 9th September the Fabulous Fashion Show starts at 11.00a.m. with champagne on arrival and canapés served during the short interval.
There will be a hairdresser on hand to advise on style and colour, make up artist Rosa to show you every enhancement trick in her book and we also hope to have an expert on colours and how to pick colours that will really suit you.
Tickets for this event are just €10 and are available at Looking Good Boutique in La Zenia, The Post Room in Benijofar or by calling Paul Cunningham Nurses on 639 318 526. On the day of the show your ticket price can be redeemed against any purchases from Looking Good Boutique or €10 ticket can be redeemed on your first visit to Looking Good Boutique in La Zenia. We hope to have Natasha Moon from Hair OTT for free consultations and she will also be giving everyone €10 to spend on any hair treatment in her salon from a cut and finish to colour or highlights so you really can double your money!
There will be fabulous prizes to win in the raffle and all money raised at this event will be donated to Paul Cunningham Nurses. To avoid disappointment, why not book your tickets today by calling 966 760 479 or 639 318 526 as to ensure everyone’s comfort tickets will limited.

COLOURS

Can anyone help please. I am looking fo someone experienced in COLOURS as in the colours that suit various people according to their skin tone and whether they are classed as Spring, Summer, Autumn or Winter. If you are able to do this please would you get in touch. Susan 639 318 526 [email protected]

YOU WILL NOT FIND A CHEAPER PROPERTY - CALL GIO TEL 616601755 FOR MORE INFO

A bargain South East facing 1 bedroom 1 bathroom G/F apartment - Los Communicaciones, San Miguel De Salinas Property, Costa Blanca Property (South) - €36,000

A Bank Owned Repossession Property, Price Negotiable, Up to 100% Mortgage Available

Property Reference: R1640

A bargain South East facing 1 bedroom 1 bathroom G/F apartment located in Los Pinos, Los Communicaciones, San Miguel De Salinas, Costa Blanca.
This is a bank owned repossession property. The price is negotiable & a mortgage of up to 100% is available (subject to status) with no set up of valuation fees & very favourable terms. This property briefly consists of the following :-

Open plan lounge / diner/ American style kitchen, 1 x bedroom, 1 x family bathroom, terrace, double glazing, security grills, fully furnished & lovely views from the terrace.

Campoamor golf course is 2 minutes by car & the lovely Orihuela Costa Blue flag beaches are 10 minutes by car. Alicante airport is 40 minutes drive & Murcia San Javier airport around 20 minutes.

FAMOUS SUNDAY CARVERY @ THE BLACK BULL

Get yourself down to The Black Bull tomorrow between 1pm and 6pm and try our Sunday Carvery. A choice of beef, pork or gammon or you can have all 3. Eat as much potatoes and fresh veg as you want. Adults 6.95 and children under 12 2.95. Book our FREE courtesy for a pick up and drop off on 966842070. Follow us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/The.Black.Bull.Steakhouse or check out our website: www.blackbullsanmiguel.com :)