Clitheroe department store receives order from Samantha Cameron
6:00pm Saturday 29th December 2012 in News
Samantha Cameron outside Number 10
WORKERS at a Clitheroe department store sprang into action when they received an order from a very special customer.
The prime minister’s wife Samantha Cameron purchased 10 white wine glasses from Dawson’s online site www.ecookshop.co.uk, which specialises in branded cookware.
The Dartington Crystal Essentials order was flagged up to staff at the King Street store because of the famous delivery address - 10 Downing Street, London.
Online manager Simon Dawson said the items were on sale with a 50 per cent discount when the 41-year-old business executive made the purchase.
He said: “Mrs Cameron bought five sets of the glasses, which come in twos.
“We did a promotion on the glasses at the time.
“She probably would have used them for gifts.
“The thing that you notice most is the address. It actually went to 10 Downing Street and was flagged up on our system.
“The order was dealt with by somebody who normally specialises in more expensive items, so Mrs Cameron was given a bit of special treatment.
“We do get a few famous people buying things, like footballers buying BBQs, and the majority of our demand comes from down south.”
Dawson’s employs 40 staff in its warehouse specifically for packaging online orders.
The online section, which includes Barbecue World, Garden Furniture World, Junt Linen, Just Pottery and Christmas at Dawson’s as well as the cookshop site, was set up around eight years ago.
Mr Dawson said online sales now accounted for more than 80 per cent of the shop’s total sales.
Comments(30)
frank
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6:20pm Sat 29 Dec 12
Wishingwell
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6:27pm Sat 29 Dec 12
2 for 5p
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6:38pm Sat 29 Dec 12
Boris Bear
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6:49pm Sat 29 Dec 12
MJA
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7:09pm Sat 29 Dec 12
ice ice baby
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8:07pm Sat 29 Dec 12
sanspareille
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9:46pm Sat 29 Dec 12
Venomp
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10:38pm Sat 29 Dec 12
julespent
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11:59pm Sat 29 Dec 12
The Mouth
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12:36am Sun 30 Dec 12
RoverInRotterdam
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1:36am Sun 30 Dec 12
2 for 5p
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3:26am Sun 30 Dec 12
WORKERS at a Clitheroe department store sprang into action when they received an order from a very special customer.
So what do they do with everyone else just ignore the orders and take there time.
I used to go there a lot not anymore.
AnimalReid
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6:25am Sun 30 Dec 12
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This country needs more private enterprise. Dawsons are a great example of family run business making some headway against the multi-nationals.
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And all you lot can do is sit back on your fat backsides and criticize and point fingers. Any of you lot ever run your own company? No I didn't think so.
Forever Blue
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9:01am Sun 30 Dec 12
A great family run business providing employment for a lot of years for the families of people in the town.
In a time of austerity this business is swimming against the tide .
Well done.
useyourhead
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9:12am Sun 30 Dec 12
AnimalReid wrote:yes, several, all doing well thanks for asking.
You miserable set of XXXXXrs. At least Dawsons are out there drumming up a bit of business and getting stuck in.
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This country needs more private enterprise. Dawsons are a great example of family run business making some headway against the multi-nationals.
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And all you lot can do is sit back on your fat backsides and criticize and point fingers. Any of you lot ever run your own company? No I didn't think so.
useyourhead
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9:20am Sun 30 Dec 12
Forever Blue wrote:maybe not for long though if their customers fear having revealed that the presents they gave came, essentially, from a bargain bin!
Dawson's Please don't take any notice of these comments these same people are on line everyday knocking everybody and everything.
A great family run business providing employment for a lot of years for the families of people in the town.
In a time of austerity this business is swimming against the tide .
Well done.
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would have maybe been better to simply say they were pleased to include members of the family at number ten among their customers, rather than disclose what was bought and how much it was.
Forever Blue
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10:52am Sun 30 Dec 12
useyourhead wrote:Dont think they will lose any sleep from missing out on business from you lets face it you only go in when they have 15% discount weekend.
Big deal, but poor customer service telling all, I wouldn't use them again.
Graham Hartley
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10:55am Sun 30 Dec 12
useyourhead
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11:13am Sun 30 Dec 12
Forever Blue wrote:I have never used them actually, I meant If I were a public figure or likely to be subject to 'gutter press' then I would give this firm nil point for discretion and go elsewhere.
useyourhead wrote:Dont think they will lose any sleep from missing out on business from you lets face it you only go in when they have 15% discount weekend.
Big deal, but poor customer service telling all, I wouldn't use them again.
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I also see nothing wrong with finding discounts or shopping cheaply, in fact bravo to her, it is just a little awkward when the recipients find out. Nice try on belittling me though lol.
Forever Blue
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11:53am Sun 30 Dec 12
useyourhead
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12:13pm Sun 30 Dec 12
Forever Blue wrote:Oh dear, spoonfeeding time!
I think you have just belittled yourself here first you announce to the readers that you "would not use them again" , then you come back on and tell them that " I have never used them actually" right ok then lol
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If I were Samantha Cameron I wouldn't use them again, there, is that better?
blythknight
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12:29pm Sun 30 Dec 12
useyourhead wrote:nobs
Forever Blue wrote:Oh dear, spoonfeeding time!
I think you have just belittled yourself here first you announce to the readers that you "would not use them again" , then you come back on and tell them that " I have never used them actually" right ok then lol
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If I were Samantha Cameron I wouldn't use them again, there, is that better?
ToffeeGuy
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12:46am Mon 31 Dec 12
Ironic really, coz this recession hasn't left me a pot to p in.
useyourhead
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9:42am Mon 31 Dec 12
blythknight wrote:nob 1 (nb)
useyourhead wrote:nobs
Forever Blue wrote:Oh dear, spoonfeeding time!
I think you have just belittled yourself here first you announce to the readers that you "would not use them again" , then you come back on and tell them that " I have never used them actually" right ok then lol
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If I were Samantha Cameron I wouldn't use them again, there, is that better?
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1. Slang The human head.
2. The jack of the same suit as the card turned up by the dealer in cribbage, scoring one point for the holder.
Your point is?
Steve4x4
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5:50pm Mon 31 Dec 12
Forever Blue wrote:what a c**c, if you have nothing else to say why not have an early night and give us a break.
I think you have just belittled yourself here first you announce to the readers that you "would not use them again" , then you come back on and tell them that " I have never used them actually" right ok then lol
buzzinfly
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6:31pm Mon 31 Dec 12
useyourhead wrote:Hob
blythknight wrote:nob 1 (nb)
useyourhead wrote:nobs
Forever Blue wrote:Oh dear, spoonfeeding time!
I think you have just belittled yourself here first you announce to the readers that you "would not use them again" , then you come back on and tell them that " I have never used them actually" right ok then lol
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If I were Samantha Cameron I wouldn't use them again, there, is that better?
n.
1. Slang The human head.
2. The jack of the same suit as the card turned up by the dealer in cribbage, scoring one point for the holder.
Your point is?
Forever Blue
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7:09pm Mon 31 Dec 12
Steve4x4 wrote:Like I said a great family run business providing employment for a lot of years for the families of people in the town.
Forever Blue wrote:what a c**c, if you have nothing else to say why not have an early night and give us a break.
I think you have just belittled yourself here first you announce to the readers that you "would not use them again" , then you come back on and tell them that " I have never used them actually" right ok then lol
Hows that Steve 4 skin !
Kiwihead
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8:53pm Thu 3 Jan 13
And why do we need to know her age pray tell?
Mrs L Wilson
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7:54pm Tue 8 Jan 13
Being a regular customer I have always received fabulous service and can only praise the staff and on-line team!
Brilliant Customer Service, Dedicated Team and Deliveries have always been made on time.
Congratulations and Praise to ALL the Dawson's Team!
useyourhead says...
6:10pm Sat 29 Dec 12