Lyle & Scott launch Facebook store

Lyle & Scott has launched its first social media commerce store. The new application by e-commerce specialists BT Fresca means customers can now make purchases with the Scottish fashion brand on Facebook.

The store is streamlined to suit the social media site and to make it slick and easy-to-use by customers. Even before opening the new store, the company’s Facebook site has already proved a huge hit attracting more than 38,000 fans.

It follows Lyle & Scott’s recent re-launch of its web site (lyleandscott.com) which is optimised for mobile use. Designed and developed by BT Fresca, the site is now serving more than 53 countries. The pared-back design is suitable for all types of smartphones, with simple and uncluttered pages for quick and easy navigation on mobile browsers.

Will Dymott, head of eCommerce for Lyle & Scott, said: “Now our customers can shop with us no matter where they are or what they are doing, our mobile site was the first step, now our new Facebook store means that customers can shop socially without leaving Facebook.

“BT Fresca is a perfect fit for what we want to achieve and has supported us in the development and execution of a social media strategy that will increase sales and enhance our customers’ buying experience.”

Laura Summers, BT Fresca’s online marketing manager, said: “Transactional social media has huge potential for retailers – both for revenue and brand building.

“Today’s consumers spend more time on Facebook than on retail web sites, so it’s important for retailers to have a consistent brand image across all channels.

“It’s really exciting to be working with Lyle and Scott as it integrates its web, mobile and social media presence.”

Lyle & Scott, founded in the Scottish borders and with a heritage of more than 130 years, was named Drapers’ Young Fashion Brand of the Year in 2010 and is known for its quality jackets, polo shirts, skirts and knitwear. Its golden eagle brand is widely recognised in the UK and around the world.

For more information, visit lyleandscott.com.