Join us at Monks Cross on 22nd June, from 11am – 4pm, for the return of One Great Day and help with us with fun raising for kids!
There will be:
Face Painting
Kids Rides
FREE Cupcake Decorating Work Shop
Craft Stall
And watch some of York’s famous Mascots battle it out in a not to be missed Dance Off, with Minster FM.
All money raised will go towards S.N.A.P.P.Y. (Special Needs Activity & Play Provision for York) & Great Ormond Street Hospital and Children’s Charity.
On 16th June, we’re celebrating Dads nation wide, so it’s about time you show yours just how much he means to you!
Dads can be difficult to buy for, which is why you need to #MakeItMonksCross and let us do the leg work. We’ve found our top 10 gifts, available in our stores, that every type of dad will love, from football mad to movie buff dads!
1. One for the dads who know what they like.
You can’t go wrong with getting Dad’s favourite scent this Father’s Day, or even a new one! Superdrug & Boots have endless collections of aftershave that your dad will love, why not even get it in a gift set?
2. For the caffeine addicts.
If your Dad is anything like us then he NEEDS his morning coffee to function. So make his day and have a browse of Debenhams range of coffee machines so he can start every day the right way. This Nescafe Dolce Gusto coffee machine is on £40 down from £100!
3. For the stylish Dads.
There’s one little accessory that makes a mans outfit go from 0 to 100 and that’s a stylish watch! There’s no need to break the bank, River Island has an amazing selection that your Dad is bound to love.
4. One for the Gamers
We all know that Dads are just big kids, so embrace it and buy them a new game or a gaming accessory!
Don’t worry if you don’t know the first thing about gaming and what they’d like, play it safe with a GAME voucher.
5. For the book worms and holiday readers.
Whether your dad always has a book in his hand or he just needs a page turner for his next holiday, you’ll definitely be able to find his next read in WHSmith.
6. For the sporty Dads.
Whether he’s a York City or Manchester City fan, he’ll definitely be over the moon if you treat him to his teams footy shirt from Sports Direct!
7. Trainer mad Dads!
If he fancies himself a bit of a shoe guru then you can’t go wrong with treating him to some new kicks from Schuh’s amazing range.
8. One for the Fashionable Dads..
…or for the ones who need a little help with their look. Give him that helping hand and find him an outfit that’ll turn him from early 2000s Steve Carrell to 2019 Steve Carrell
Check out the men’s range in River Island, H&M and Debenhams.
9. One For the foodies!
If your dad is one who loves his food then look no further. Debenhams has some fantastic gift sets in that he will LOVE! From Nando’s peri peri kits to a chocoholics dream, there’s hundreds of gift sets in store.
10. For the beer lovers!
If your dad loves a cold pint whilst watching the tele on a Saturday night then this is the gift for him. Check out our craft beer gift sets in store at Debenhams.
We hope our little gift guide has given you endless ideas on how to spoil Dad this Father’s Day!
From all of us here at Monks Cross we hope you have a Happy Father’s Day!
| Contract Type: | Permanent |
| Contract Hours: | Full Time |
| Posted: | 03/06/2019 |
| Closing Date: | 30/06/2019 |
Mothercare is the leading global retailer for parents and young children; you could be part of our brand putting customers at the heart of our business.
A fantastic opportunity has become available to join the team in our New York store as a Sales Floor Manager.
As Sales Floor Manager, you will be a role model, responsible for effectively leading a team to deliver amazing customer service; sales and conversion targets on the shop floor. You’ll combine your experience and commercial understanding to support the delivery of operational excellence and achieve store standards.
Our business is transforming and you could be part of this change. We offer a competitive salary and benefits, on the job training and an opportunity for career progression for the right person.
We need our Sales Floor Managers to have the following skillset:
- Previous supervisory experience
- Excellent customer service skills
- The ability to plan, prioritise and delegate workload
- Understanding of how to interpret financial information
- The ability to motivate others to deliver the best possible standards
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- The ability to manage and resolve customer complaints
- Be a role model of high standards of personal presentation
So if the above sounds like you, then this could be the beginning of your new career!
Best Things
These are exciting times at the Mothercare Group – for our customers and for our people
Here at Mothercare between 600,000 and a million people walk through our doors every week in the UK. Our business interacts with over 85% of pregnant women in the UK per year – more than any other single company. As the country’s number one parenting retailer we have a responsibility to our customers.
Our products, from clothes through to toys and nursery furniture, are designed especially with our customers’ needs in mind. It’s through you as Sales Floor Manager, and your team, that they’ll learn how much Mothercare cares; for example, that we are one of the few companies to hand check all our clothes before they reach the store, that we use non scratch velcro on our premature baby ranges and that we use poppers containing no nickel to protect delicate skin. Our toys are designed to inspire growing minds to learn through play. And because we care, they are hand finished with non-toxic paints.
Mothercare cares. If you care, come and join us.
In partnership with First York, we’re running a ‘TAG your travel buddy’ competition.
Just tag us and First York in your pictures with your travel buddy before 30th June 2019 and you could win 1 of 5 free adult weekly travel passes to use on all First buses across York.
*prize only available on the First Bus App
Good Luck 🍀
Mothercare are hosting an exclusive parent event at our new store on Wednesday June 12th at 6pm!
Spaces are limited so book now so you don’t miss out!
Festival season is upon us so #MakeItMonksCross and stand out! We all know the aim of the game for festivals is to awaken your brightest, sparkly inner unicorn and wow the crowd with your fashion sense. So to give you a little inspiration and help you stand out, we’ve compiled our best tips and tricks, along with some fashion advice to help you live your best life this Summer.
DIY Fashionista
If you really want to impress people this summer and you want something that nobody will have then it’s time to get to work. We’ve spoken to the experts at Hobby Craft who have inspired us to create our own festival clothing, from knitted festival tops, tie-dye shirts, crochet bumbags and flower headbands, the festival creations you can do at home are endless!
For how to guides, go to: https://blog.hobbycraft.co.uk/?s=festival
Shine bright
If you can’t cover yourself in glitter and diamonds for festivals then when can you?
We’ve had a wander around our stores and picked out a few of our favourite products to make you shine bright this Summer.
Boots – Barry M face jewels: £4.99, New Look – face & body glitter: £3.49, Superdrug – fantasy hair glitter: £2.99, Primark – marble acrylic nails: £2
Earn your Stripes.
Animal print is going no where this festival season! We’re alllll about embracing our spirit animals so why not bring them to the surface with a bold print.
From classic leopard to chic zebra, you’ll definitely be able to earn your stripes with these outfits.
Green tiger print – Caroline Flack collection at River Island, Leopard two piece – Primark, Snake skin sandals – H&M, Leopard print dress – New Look
Bright and Beautiful!
Stand out this Festival season with the brightest outfit you can find. We don’t know about you but we definitely use festivals as a way to step outside our comfort zone and wear something that’s going to stand out from the crowd. Whether you fancy wearing neon, multi coloured or just full sequins, we’ve found some show stoppers that NEED to be added to your basket ASAP.
Multicoloured fringe jacket – Primark, Multicolour two piece – River Island, Sequin bandeau – New Look, Metallic Fringe Jacket – Primark
Monks Cross is delighted to announce Mothercare is officially open!
With over 50 years of retail experience, Mothercare is leading the way in supporting parents and young children around the globe. We bring our expert knowledge and specialist training to our store in Huntingdon which offers a wide range of products to meet the needs of every family. Our clothing and footwear ranges include everything from baby essentials to our famous Little Bird by Jools Oliver and My K by Myleene Klass collections. Not to mention our Blooming Marvellous maternity range for all you mums-to-be. In the home and travel department, we offer a range of car seats, pushchairs, nursery furniture, bedding, feeding and bathing equipment. And don’t forget the toys which have been specially selected for all ages, from babies to young children. Visit us in our York – Opening 23rd May store today to shop from our wide range of products, and to get expert advice from our in-store experts.
- Baby Changing Facilities
- Fitting Rooms
- Free Wifi
- Collect in Store
- Assistance Dogs Welcome
- Wheelchair Accessible Baby Changing
- Wheelchair Accessible Fitting Rooms
- Induction Loops
- Bra Fitting
- Car Fitting
- Personal Shop
- My K
- Little Bird
- Nursery Roomsets
- Memory Makers
- DCK
Join us on Thursday 23rd May where we will be joined by Peppa Pig between 9am – 3pm.
There will be:
- Free balloon modelling
- Free face painting
- Free fun in-store activities for your little ones
See you there!
Location: Debenhams York Monks Cross
Join our Debenhams team!
- Sales Advisor (8 hrs)
- Sales Advisor (16 – 20 hrs)
Closing Date: As advertised on www.debenhams-careers.com
We are looking for Mascots to join a dance off and be crowned the best Mascot in York as part of One Great Day on the 29th June. Not only will you have great fun, but you’ll also be supporting a wonderful charity and will benefit from brand/club exposure through Monks Cross Shopping Park & The Snappy Trust’s social media pages and website.
Proceeds from this event will go towards The Snappy Trust to support young people in York with disabilities!
For more information or to register your place:
Call: 01904 640 562
Email: office@snappyyork.co.uk