Here's what some Newspapers, Magazines and other media companies have had to say about Firebox.
Awards
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Winner - Retailer of the Year 2008 Stuff Gadget Awards (2008) |
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Winner - Best IT Lifestyle Blog 2008 Computer Weekly Blog Awards (2008) |
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Winner - Best Retailer 2007 T3 Gadget Awards (2007) |
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Winner - Small Business 2006 Management Today/Unisys Service Excellence Award (2006) |
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50 Best E-boutiqes The Independent (2006) |
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Finalist - CIPR Awards 2006 Chartered Institute of Public Relations (2006) |
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eSuperbrand 2006 Superbrands Council (2006) |
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#1 Most Visited Gift Retailer (UK), October-December 2005 Hitwise Competitive Inteligence (2005) |
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One of the Fastest Growing Privately-Owned UK Tech Business 2001-2005 The Sunday Times Microsoft Tech Track Top 100 (2005) |
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Highly Commended - Best Customer Care Online DTI Ecommerce Awards 2005 |
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One of Top 100 Fastest Growing Privately-Owned UK Business 2001-2004 Real Business Hot 100 (2005) |
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Finalist Retail Week Awards 2005 |
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13th Fastest Growing Privately-Owned UK Business 2000-2004 The Sunday Times Virgin Atlantic Fast Track Top 100 (2004) |
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Highly Commended - E-Trading Business of The Year DTI Ecommerce Awards 2004 |
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Highly Commended - Best Use of Broadband DTI Ecommerce Awards 2004 |
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Finalist - Best Small Business Parcelforce Small Business Awards 2004 |
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Finalist - Best Customer Service Orange Small is Beautiful Awards 2004 |
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#1 Most Visited Gift Retailer (UK), December 2003 Hitwise Competitive Inteligence (2003) |
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Highly Commended - Best Online Retailer Revolution Awards 2002 |
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Top 100 European E-businesses Sunday Times E-League 2001 |
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Winner - Pain Free Shopping VISA Etail Awards 2000 |
Press Reviews
"Firebox scours the world for the latest toys, games and gadgets, bucking all expectations."
Metro - Dec '08
"Firebox never ceases to amaze us with its range... Its customer service is top-notch, too..."
Stuff Magazine - Nov '08
"In the weird and wonderful world of gadgetry, Firebox reigns supreme."
MultiChannel Marketing - Oct '08
"Firebox always has the kind of gadgets we just want."
The Independent - Oct '08
"Firebox is a veteran shopping site with a reputation for boys' toys. Old it may be, but Firebox is still one of the best techno-shops around, with a variety of gadgets and gubbins on offer."
Computeractive - Dec '06
"Thank God then for Firebox.com."
PC Retail - Dec '05
"The ultimate website for gadgets, games and gizmos."
Vogue - Nov '05
"This is where you'll find a truly excellent and fun mix of boys' toys and gadgets for girls."
The Independent - Oct '05
"Firebox is one of the true dotcom survivors and it's easy to see why...this is a company that works hard at customer retention."
New Media Age - Sep '05
"Firebox.com is to retro toys what Tiffany's is to diamonds..."
Western Mail - David Williamson - Dec '04
"Toys aren't just for kids and www.firebox.com is one of the most popular places to find exclusive and quirky gadgets for the young at heart."
Computing Which? Magazine - Nov '04
"The granddaddy of all gizmo and gadgets sites, Firebox consistently delivers the latest fads and all your old favourites."
The Independent - Nov '04
"One of the finest shopping sites around. Excellent design and a fun community feel, which adds a real enjoyment to the buying process. Genius."
Boys Toys Magazine - Nov '04
"Containing the definitive list of gadgets and gizmos, there's something here for everyone."
Internet Advisor - Mar '04
"You'll find gadgets there for all ages."
Essentials - Oct '03
"If all e-commerce sites were this good, a lot more people would buy online."
New Media Age
"Gadget site of the century"
Daily Record
"You could spend hours at this site."
PC Advisor
"The coolest, fastest, lastest, greatest, hottest stuff you can get your hands on it says here, and you won't find us arguing."
TV & Satellite Week
"It really is an adults' playground..."
Express & Star
"This gadget site is a must for finding toys for grown-ups. Browse, shop and find the perfect present for the overgrown toddler in your life."
PC Format
"Firebox is fast making a name for itself with the quality of the products it sells. There's stuff here you can't get anywhere else, so it's worth a look if you're after something exclusive."
PC Format
"Firebox is a jamnboree bag stuffed to the hilt with all manner of non-essential gadgets and gewgaws."
PC Format
"I [ordered] a miniature radio from their website last month, and it arrived next day, so I can testify to their impressive speed."
Victor Lewis-Smith, in the Evening Standard
"If your time online is limited there is only one place to go: Firebox.com"
The Weekly Telegraph
"...you can be sure that if its new and innovative it will be somewhere on this site."
Internet Magazine
"Firebox has a portfolio to be proud of."
Internet Made Easy
"This site is a big kid's paradise... Firebox is heaps of fun and a real pleasure to shop at."
Metro
"As promised, my goodies arrived in two days, and proved every bit as entertaining as they were wholly unnecessary."
The Times
"You'll love it here."
GQ
"Firebox.com has a vast selection of amazing gifts."
Ulster Standard
"My personal favourite."
Daily Record Glasgow
"Superbly designed, superb illustrations, brilliant descriptions... an unrivalled choice of gadgets and gizmos."
Shopspy
"...the internet retailers that specialise in the stuff that nobody needs but everyone wants."
Time Out
"Now here's a shopping site with a difference."
Internet Advisor
"There are more wanglesome gadgets at Firebox.com than you could shake a child at."
PC Format
"This is a great place to find a gift for the person who has everything."
ShopGuide
"It's a safe site for shopping, giving that ring of confidence that many of the shop sites lack."
Campaign
"...a treasure trove of fiddlesome fare for the perennial teenager."
PC Format
"This is the site for gadget freaks or funky present hunters."
The Daily Telegraph
"For the last word in gadgets visit Firebox.com."
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