AN IT firm has won a major deal to supply soft-ware for a luxury home accessories retailer.

K3 Business Technology Group, based at Linden Business Centre, Linden Road, Colne, has agreed a £1.3million multi-channel' contract with The White Company.

Multi-channel retailing is where businesses use a variety of methods to sell goods, such as in store and via the internet.

The contract will see K3 supply Microsoft software across The White Company's business to run its head office IT systems as well as the firm's mail order, website and retail stores.

The deal is seen as significant because it is the first time the business has won a major multi-channel contract.