In 2003, which UK retailer won a legal battle to advertise for employees in jobcentres?
Ann Summers of a catalogue, and often there are party games. Due to the adult nature of the business, Ann Summers has frequently faced opposition, both legal and social. For example, in 2003, they won a legal battle to advertise for employees in job centres and an ASA complaint was rejected. They have also encountered opposition to their advertising. The company received a letter of complaint from Buckingham Palace, due to a non-endorsed advert featuring the Queen. In 2003, the company's payments to party organisers were discussed by a number of media sources. In 2004, two complaints were upheld by the ASA.
Kaleidoscope (retailer) Kaleidoscope (retailer) Kaleidoscope is a catalogue and online based retailer specialising in women’s fashion and accessories, but also stocking homewear and electricals. Kaleidoscope is owned by Freemans Grattan Holdings (previously named Otto UK), which is in turn owned by Otto GmbH – one of the largest retailers in the world with over 50,000 employees at 123 companies across more than 20 countries. Freemans Grattan Holdings largely operates in the UK through brands including Freemans, Grattan, Kaleidoscope, Oli, Look Again, Bon Prix and Witt. The company also owns Hermes (Previously named Parcelnet) – A European home delivery courier company Kaleidoscope was