Black Friday
This coverage examines Black Friday’s impact on the UK retail sector, focusing on sales performance, promotional strategies, consumer trends, supply chain pressures, and operational planning. Reporting provides insights into how retailers prepare for and execute campaigns, manage demand, and assess outcomes — offering valuable context for executives and managers navigating peak trading periods.
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May- 2022 -3 MayFeatures
Marketplace misconception risks diverting valuable business away from independent retailers
Nearly two-thirds (64%) of consumers expressed a desire to support independent retailers in 2022, yet 90% of them believe the only way to do so is to buy from them directly. In a survey conducted across 2,000 working adults by British marketplace OnBuy, which is on track to be UK’s next…
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Apr- 2022 -27 AprilNews
Marketplace misconception risks diverting business away from retailers
Nearly two-thirds (64%) of consumers expressed a desire to support independent retailers in 2022, yet 90% of them believe the only way to do so is to buy from them directly, according to a recent surevy. The survey, conducted across 2,000 working adults by British marketplace OnBuy, which is on…
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Mar- 2022 -31 MarchEconomy
UK GDP rebounds 1.3% in Q4 FY21
The UK’ gross domestic product (GDP) is estimated to have increased by 1.3% in the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2021 between October to December, meaning UK GDP is now 0.1% below pre-Covid levels. Annual GDP in 2021 is now estimated to have increased by a revised 7.4% compared to the…
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Feb- 2022 -18 FebruaryClothing & Shoes
JD Sports delays annual release but lifts outlook
JD Sports has announced the release of its annual results for FY22 are set to be delayed, however it added it expects the results to come in “slightly ahead of expectations”. JD revealed it has agreed with its auditors, KPMG, to delay the announcement to ensure that KPMG have “sufficient…
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9 FebruaryHealth & Beauty
Very expands beauty and self-care ranges by 94%
The Very Group has expanded its range of beauty and self-care brands on Very.co.uk by 94% since the start of the pandemic, as the online retailer reportedly sees growing demand for wellbeing products. Since January 2020, Very has added 77 new beauty and personal care brands, taking the category total…
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4 FebruaryOnline & Digital
Amazon Q4 profits hit $14.3bn
Amazon has reported its profits increased to $14.3bn (£10.53bn) in the fourth quarter ending December 31, 2021, with sales surging by 9% year-on-year from $125.6bn (£92.5bn) to $137.4bn (£101.2bn) Operating income decreased 49% from $6.9bn (£5.08bn) compared to $3.5bn (£2.5bn) in Q4 FY21. Meanwhile, operating income for the full year…
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Jan- 2022 -31 JanuaryNews
Studio Group warns of profit hit amid ‘shipping issues’
Studio Retail Group has revealed its adjusted profit before tax for the full year is set to be lower than expected, after incurring further costs linked to shipping delays and port congestion. According to the retailer’s Q3 trading period for the 13 weeks to 24 December 2021, it now expects…
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20 JanuaryClothing & Shoes
Superdry H1 losses narrow despite dip in revenues
Superdry said it has been hit by the continued impact of Covid-19 as well as its move to a full-price trading stance, as revenue fell by 1.9% on a one-year basis and 24.9% on a two-year basis in the half-year ended 23 October 2021. Nonetheless, the fashion retailer ensured that…
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14 JanuaryEconomy
UK economy surpassed pre-Covid levels in November
Gross domestic product (GDP) has surpassed its pre-pandemic level for the first time as it grew by 0.9% in November 2021, according to the latest Office for National Statistics (ONS) data. In the latest release, output in consumer-facing services grew by 0.8%, mainly because of a 1.4% increase in retail…
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14 JanuaryNews
Peter Cowgill nets £21m after selling 10 million JD shares
Peter Cowgill, director of JD Sports, has taken £21m after selling 10 million company shares. The news comes after the retailer revealed it expects full-year profits of at least £875m following a successful black friday and Christmas period, which the firm accredited to the fiscal stimulus in the United States…
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