VoucherCodes.com, the UK’s original voucher and promotional codes website, sees a flood of travel offers snapped up as Britain hits a cold snap

Oxford, Oxfordshire -- (ReleaseWire) -- 01/07/2010 -- As the nation settles back into work mode after the Christmas break, BBC News Online reports the first day back to the grindstone is the most unproductive day of the year.

It seems a back log of emails and an extensive to-do list is enough to shut employees off and start thinking of a getaway. The Daily Mail states that as many as 64% of workers across the UK found holiday booking a way of shrugging off the back-to-work blues. A staggering 11% increase compared to January 2009.

Another travel website claimed that that short breaks are up to sixth place in the poll of priority spends compared with last year (Travel Weekly)

With many consumers going without a winter holiday last year due to financial pressures, it looks like 2010 has the potential to be a good year for travel trade.

Those looking to book the summer 2010 vacation should book now to take advantage of great New Year discounts, found easily online.

James Carter, Managing Director of VoucherCodes.com says: "The first day back to work after the holidays is tough for many workers.
January is the peak month for discounts and offers and consumers can get an even better offer by using discounts codes. VoucherCodes.com is currently offering exclusive discounts for top travel providers such as Expedia and Low Cost Holidays."

Here are some of the offers available at www.vouchercodes.com:

Save £10 off your next holiday at Low Cost Holidays:
http://www.vouchercodes.com/vouchers/lowcosthols.htm

Exclusive 10% discount for Viva Travel:
http://www.vouchercodes.com/vouchers/vivatravel.htm

Amazing 40% discount on hotels when you book online at Hotels.com
http://www.vouchercodes.com/vouchers/hotels.htm

Incredible savings! Save £££' with our voucher code at Expedia.com
http://www.vouchercodes.com/vouchers/expedia.htm

NOTES:

1. Visit http://www.vouchercodes.com for more offers and to sign up to the free weekly newsletter to keep you up to date with the latest codes and discount

2. For images or further information please contact Tracey Warmington on 01865 882988 or email the vouchercodes@bottlepr.co.uk

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VoucherCodes.com, the UK’s original voucher and promotional codes website gets ready for its busiest day of 2009

Oxford, Oxfordshire -- (ReleaseWire) -- 12/25/2009 -- As the nation enjoys Christmas Day, the Daily Mail claims that almost 5 million of us will be shopping online. The report suggests that rather than watching the Queen's speech consumers will be at the computer searching for the latest discount codes.

With voucher code offers and discounts set to hit virtual stores in the early hours of Christmas Day, VoucherCodes.com forecasts its busiest day to be December 29 with estimated traffic and sales figures up more than 97% based on this time last year.

James Carter, Managing Director of VoucherCodes.com, says: "The busiest day for VoucherCodes.com has always fallen on the first working day after Christmas. This has been the pattern for the past four years.

"This is mainly due to the fact that people are back at work and in the traditional limbo before New Year, and often spend their time shopping instead of working, coupled with early-January Sale deals.

Whilst we do see a rise in browsers on Boxing Day, the bulk of purchases are made on the first working day which falls on Tuesday 29th this year".

The recent heavy snowfall, just a weekend before the big day, resulted in disappointing sales for retailers. It was reported by BBC Online that there was a 6.9% decrease in the number of shoppers visiting the high street on 19 and 20 December. After such a disappointing weekend, experts predict that the pressure is on for many multi-channel retailers to boost sales by launching fierce discounts in the run up to the January sales.

VoucherCodes.com is expecting to see many savvy shoppers visit its site over the Christmas period, looking for the strongest offer codes, including discounts for travel, electrical, clothing and furniture outlets.

James Carter, continues: "With the weather causing loss of sales and last year's Christmas being affected by the credit crunch, we have seen retailers use online discounting much more this year as part of their wider marketing strategy.

"Retailers have acknowledged the impact that these discounts can have on consumers' shopping behaviour and have resorted to offering some exclusive and cut-throat discounts with us. As soon as Christmas is upon us consumers start thinking about buying for themselves again because they know it's their market to do so. We want shoppers to continue to be savvy, and by offering them the best voucher codes, we can ensure we keep our loyal customer base happy."

This week, VoucherCodes.com has some great codes on travel, electricals, clothing and furniture merchants that demonstrate the value on offer to consumers:

Exclusive 15% discount off all digital cameras at Casio: http://www.vouchercodes.com/vouchers/casio.htm

Save 10% off Dell Desktops ONLY with our voucher:
http://www.vouchercodes.com/vouchers/dellbusiness.htm

Save 10% off selected cameras at Comet
http://www.vouchercodes.com/vouchers/comet.htm

Exclusive £10 off hotel bookings with Low Cost Holidays
http://www.vouchercodes.com/vouchers/lowcosthols.htm

£10 off hotel bookings with Expedia
http://www.vouchercodes.com/vouchers/expedia.htm

Great 12% discount at Kickers
http://www.vouchercodes.com/vouchers/kickers.htm

Up to 15% off Box clothing
http://www.vouchercodes.com/vouchers/boxclothing.htm

Get 10% discount and free delivery with Barratts
http://www.vouchercodes.com/vouchers/barratts.htm

NOTES:

1. Visit http://www.vouchercodes.com for more offers and to sign up to the free weekly newsletter to keep up to date with the latest codes and discounts

2. For images or further information please contact Tracey Warmington on 01865 882988 or email the vouchercodes@bottlepr.co.uk

3. VoucherCodes.com offers a weekly newsletter distributed in addition to a regularly updated Twitter feed at @vouchercodes.com.

These are just some of the ways consumers can keep track of the steadily spiraling voucher codes on offer.

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VoucherCodes.com, UK’s original voucher and promotional codes website, asks whether those Boxing Day queues are just a figment of our imagination now?

Oxford, UK -- (ReleaseWire) -- 12/23/2009 -- The days of consumers fighting for the best high street bargains on Boxing Day as retailers opened their doors to hoards of overnight queuing crowds is now a thing of the past as more and more discounts become available online, earlier. Big brands are so eager to get sales that they've been offering big discounts since as early as November.

Experts have been quoted as saying they think it's only a matter of time until the January Sale becomes the Christmas sale.

James Carter, Managing Director and Co-founder of VoucherCodes.com says: "We were the first discount voucher codes site to launch five years ago and during that time we've seen bigger discounts hit earlier and earlier. This year we saw fashion brand Firetrap offer a 50% discount in the first week of November; something that would never have happened ten years ago.

"This example shows how eager retailers are to ensure they cut above the rest. With sites such as www.vouchercodes.com, we allow consumers to shop more cleverly and be much savvier. They can, and they do, and retailers have become fully switched on to that and almost have to bow down to the power of the consumer, and Christmas has been no exception. Voucher Codes are definitely becoming the more astute way to shop."

There is always the argument that shoppers like to touch and feel what they're buying and retailers take this into account and offer printable vouchers, to entice shoppers to their stores. Homebase has just offered a 15% voucher code on all kitchens, bathrooms and home delivery furniture on orders over £50, exclusive to www.VoucherCodes.com - http://www.vouchercodes.com/vouchers/homebase.htm.

Carter adds; "If consumers prefer to actually get out on the high street they can still be savvy by simply checking online for voucher codes or special discount offers and use those offers in-store or go home and order online. With the iPhone and other gadgets allowing the internet to be accessed remotely this can easily be done, whilst standing in the shop, next to what they want to buy!"

VoucherCodes.com offers a weekly newsletter distributed in addition to a regularly updated Twitter feed at @vouchercodes.com. These are just some of the ways consumers can keep track of the steadily spiraling voucher codes on offer.

NOTES:

1. Visit http://www.vouchercodes.com for more offers and to sign up to the free weekly newsletter to keep you up to date with the latest codes and discount

2. For images or further information please contact Tracey Warmington on 01865 882988 or email the vouchercodes@bottlepr.co.uk

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

CyberMonday may have passed for online retailers but for supermarkets it’s today. For the next two days, supermarkets are expected to see their busiest days to date according to VoucherCodes.com, the UK’s original voucher and promotional codes site.

Oxford, Oxfordshire -- (ReleaseWire) -- 12/15/2009 -- While peak trade for online gift shopping occurred on December 7, trends analysis of shopping patterns through VoucherCodes.com has revealed that UK shoppers wait a week before plotting their festive food purchases – and supermarkets are set to cash in on this trend by revealing plentiful online vouchers tying in with this date. VoucherCodes.com has just seen an EXCLUSIVE fantastic offer come in from Sainsbury's http://www.vouchercodes.com/vouchers/sainsburys.htm

James Carter, managing director of VoucherCodes.com explains: "UK shoppers have a set checklist of purchase needs every December. As the original and longest serving voucher codes site we have been catering to UK consumer needs for over five years and have seen that shoppers follow a pattern. First off are gifts and presents and once this is complete, shoppers start stocking up on food and celebratory feast items."

VoucherCodes.com offers a weekly newsletter distributed weekly in addition to a regularly updated Twitter feed at @vouchercodes.com. These are just some of the ways consumers can keep track of the steadily spiralling voucher codes on offer.

NOTES:

Visit http://www.vouchercodes.com for more offers and to sign up to the free weekly newsletter to keep you up to date with the latest codes and discount

For images or further information please contact Ryan Levitt or Tracey Warmington on 01865 882988 or email the vouchercodes@bottlepr.co.uk

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

UK’s original voucher and promotional codes website confirms Cyber Monday figures as sales up 143%

Oxford, Oxfordshire -- (ReleaseWire) -- 12/09/2009 -- VoucherCodes.com (http://www.vouchercodes.com), the UK's original website providing voucher codes, promotional codes and discounts to savvy online shoppers, today announced traffic results for the site, confirming that the UK's actual Cyber Monday is the first Monday in December. Traffic was up 7% compared to last Monday (November 30th, 2009), confirming that when compared to American consumers, Brits prefer to start their bargain hunting one week later.

Traffic figures were also up in a like-for-like comparison with last year. Compared with the same sales day in 2008 (Monday, December 8th, 2008) traffic on VoucherCodes.com was up 122% and sales were up 143%. The peak time for traffic occurred at 9.27pm, confirming that online shopping is the desired choice by UK consumers due to its money and time saving solutions.

James Carter, managing director and founder of VoucherCodes.com says: "Yesterday was a record-breaking day for us; however, we feel this is just the start of a bumper week for money-saving shoppers. In contrast, to what we have seen with November's gloomy High Street figures, last month was extremely busy for us – and it is looking like December is going to continue along the same path.

"For the past few months, we have also noticed a shift in buying patterns. While Monday is still the busiest day of the week, Tuesdays and Sunday evenings are rapidly catching up in terms of traffic. We won't be surprised if the traffic figures continue to boom as last year our traffic and sales figures for the second Monday of December almost beat the numbers we had for the UK's Cyber Monday. With purses and wallets tightened, the question is how long shoppers are going to wait before they take the plunge and make a purchase. Voucher codes are proving to be a key decision maker in transforming that purchase into a confirmed sale."

VoucherCodes.com offers a weekly newsletter distributed weekly in addition to a regularly updated Twitter feed at @vouchercodescom (http://twitter.com/vouchercodescom). These are just some of the ways consumers can keep track of the steadily spiraling voucher codes on offer.

NOTES:

1. Visit http://www.vouchercodes.com for more offers and to sign up to the free weekly newsletter to keep you up to date with the latest codes and discount

2. For images or further information please contact Ryan Levitt or Tracey Warmington on 01865 882988 or email the vouchercodes@bottlepr.co.uk

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm