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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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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14 JuneComment
E-commerce businesses can fight inflation – here’s how
Consumers continue tightening their belts as the cost of living crisis bites. And the outlook isn’t ideal; UK inflation remains stubbornly high, especially compared to the Eurozone and the US. The cost-of-living crisis, combined with the rising cost of raw materials, packaging, transport and labour, is putting insurmountable pressure on…
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May- 2023 -5 MayHigh Street
Holland and Barrett acquires FitTech startup Avie
Holland and Barrett, has announced the acquisition of start-up FitTech company Avie as part of its strategy to extend its reach beyond retail. Co-founded by Charlie Leggate and Kit Logan, and backed by Entrepreneur First, Avie uses health and activity data and behavioural science to help users achieve their health…
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5 MayElectrical
Apple’s revenue recovers amid March iPhone sales boost
Apple has revealed that March iPhone sales have set an all-time high record in its service division, as revenue for the second quarter topped $94.8bn (£75.1bn) compared to a predicted $92.9bn (£73.6bn). While the group’s revenue for the quarter spells a 3% year-on-year decrease, the group has declared a cash…
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Apr- 2023 -6 AprilPeople Moves
Asos appoints two non-executive directors
Asos has announced the appointments of Natasja Laheij and Jose Manuel Martinéz Gutiérrez as independent non-executive directors. Laheij is currently Google’s senior finance director for Google EMEA, chair of the board of Google Payments Ltd. and audit chair of Vandemoortele. She has more than 25 years of experience in international…
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5 AprilSponsored Articles
Furniture brand boosts revenue by 20% with clever planning technology
Key facts Online-only DTC e-commerce merchant specializing in high-end, flatpack furniture, established in 2015 Uses Inventory Planner for real-time forecasting, intuitive buying recommendations and daily inventory reporting Impact: Sales revenue boosted by 20%, £200K saved on stock holding, cash flow protected, overstock eliminated Sales growth of 95% over the last…
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5 AprilTechnology
Apple to cut corporate retail jobs
Apple is reportedly set to axe a “very small” number of roles within its corporate retail teams in a bid to streamline operations, Bloomberg has reported. The news is said to come from people close to the company and it is understood that currently it is unclear how many roles…
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