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 to K3, not only because of its value, but also because it is the first time the business has won a major multi-channel contract.

K3 was formed in 2000 and also has an office in Nelson. The company has a turnover of £27million and employs 300 staff.

The White Company is based in London and has 17 UK stores, as well as two franchises in Dubai.