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.

Food Stores, Food and Beverage Stores, On-Line Information Services, Videotex & Teletext, Telegraph & other communications, Organizational history, Television broadcasting stations, Miscellaneous Store Retailers, MISCELLANEOUS RETAIL, Retail Trade NEC, Retail industry, Retail trade, Food industry, Grocery industry, Grocery stores, Online services, Internet services, WH Smith Group PLC

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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.

Newspapers, Newspaper Publishers, Strategic alliances, Newspaper publishing, United News

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