Apple
This coverage examines Apple’s operations and strategy within the UK retail and technology market, focusing on store performance, product launches, marketing initiatives, sustainability efforts, and leadership decisions. Reporting highlights how Apple drives consumer engagement and innovation while navigating competitive and regulatory pressures — providing insight for executives, managers, and professionals in technology, retail, and brand management.
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Oct- 2023 -12 OctoberNews
Arc’teryx to open new Covent Garden flagship
Shaftesbury Capital has announced that Arc’teryx, the Canadian high performance outdoor apparel and accessories brand, will be significantly upsizing to a new 8,000 sq ft flagship store at 42 King Street in Covent Garden. This latest move reaffirms the brand’s commitment to, and success within, the destination, reinforcing Covent Garden’s…
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5 OctoberNews
Talking Shop Episode 7 – Rosie Myers, Founder of nope.
In this episode of Talking Shop we’re joined by Rosie Myers, the founder of nope., a sustainable shampoo and conditioner bar company. We spoke to Rosie about the importance of connecting with your customers, her long-standing passion for retail, and her own personal journey that inspired the birth of the company.…
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2 OctoberAdvice
Embracing contactless payments: A guide to seamless integration
In today’s rapidly evolving retail landscape, adapting to changing consumer preferences is paramount to staying competitive. One such preference that has gained significant traction is contactless payments. This convenient and secure method not only enhances customer experience but also promotes safety in a post-pandemic world. To successfully implement contactless payments,…
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Aug- 2023 -9 AugustClothing & Shoes
Manchester martial arts clothing firm expands as sales double
* The Trafford Park firm, which specialises in stylish jiu jitsu sportswear kit, is global hit – shipping to more than 75 countries; * Brazilian jiu jitsu is the world’s fastest growing martial art and celebrity fans include billionaire tycoons Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg and movie stars Tom Hardy…
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4 AugustOnline & Digital
Apple revenues drop 1% to $81.8bn in Q3
Apple has announced that its revenues dropped 1% year-on-year to $81.8bn (£64.4bn) for the third quarter ended 1 July 2023. Furthermore, the company’s gross margin was $36.4bn (£28.6bn) up from $35.9bn (£28.3bn) in the same period last year. The Americas represented Apple’s largest market with net sales of $35.4bn (£27.9bn)…
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2 AugustClothing & Shoes
Sales growth of 62% is in the bag for colourful backpack firm ROKA London
* Revenue shot up from £3.72 million in 2021 to £6 million in 2022 and it is expected to exceed £9 million in 2023; * ROKA’s stylish and sustainable bags and backpacks have become a fashion item in their own right and it has recently captured the student market; *…
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Jul- 2023 -21 JulyFeatures
Blocking customers for too many returns is not the solution but neither is ignoring the problem
When it comes to returns management, retailers have a fine balancing act to achieve. They need to make decisions that keep their business profitable; they need to keep customers coming back but also make environmentally responsible choices. In May, Swedish online fashion retailer, Bootz AB, hit the headlines for blocking…
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14 JulyAnalysis
Prime Day 2023: here’s what we know
Amazon’s Prime Day, a global annual shopping event organised by Amazon, has gained notoriety among Prime members since it was first introduced in 2015. While Prime Day 2023 is behind us now, the results of the total spend by consumers has not yet been quantified. Luckily, we have last year’s…
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Jun- 2023 -30 JuneComment
To attract and delight customers online, you have to offer immersive experiences
By 2021, 82% of the UK population had purchased at least one product online. The digital age may be approaching a tipping point, but is it already here? Is traditional marketing set to reign supreme once more? In an era where most of the global population uses the internet, standing…
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21 JunePeople Moves
Pentland Brands appoints chief financial officer
Pentland Brands, the owner of Speedo, Ellesse and Berghaus, has announced the appointment of Graham Burridge as the group’s new chief financial officer. He joins London-based advertising, marketing and public relations firm WPP, where he held the role of chief operating officer and chief financial officer from February 2022. Previously,…
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