Influencer
This coverage explores how influencers shape the UK retail and consumer landscape, with reporting on brand collaborations, campaign strategies, regulatory issues, and market impact. Designed for retail executives, marketers, and brand managers assessing influencer partnerships, consumer engagement, and the effectiveness of social-driven retail strategies.
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Jun- 2023 -16 JuneFeatures
Shein pop-ups are worrying for independent fashion retailers
Fast fashion giant, Shein, hit the headlines once again to announce the introduction of around 30 pop-up shops located in major cities across the UK, offering a variety of clothing items, accessories, and homewares that were traditionally sold via its popular online store. However, despite its widespread popularity among people…
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Apr- 2023 -6 AprilOnline & Digital
Cambridge-based investors Mark Reed and Rich Marsden acquires Ebuyer.com
Cambridge-based investor Mark Reed and industry veteran Rich Marsden have announced the acquisition of Ebuyer.com. The technology retailer, which is based in Goole, reported a £241m turnover in 2021 and employs more than 200 people. Previously owned by Wren Kitchens owner West Retail Group for 19 years, Ebuyer.com will move…
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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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Jan- 2023 -23 JanuaryClothing & Shoes
In The Style warns of FY losses as revenues fall 22%
Online womenswear fashion brand, In The Style, has revealed that its total revenue for the quarter ending 31 December 2022 declined by 22% on the prior year, while its direct-to-consumer revenue dropped by a further 13%. As a result, the company expects to report an adjusted EBITDA loss of between…
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Dec- 2022 -12 DecemberNews
4 in 5 shoppers using social media to find Christmas gift ideas
The inaugural Shop Social study, conducted by social media experts Maybe*, (https://www.maybetech.com/) has found that the products we are most using social media to find inspiration for are women’s clothes (54%); men’s clothes (37%); gifts (35%); beauty and cosmetics (34%); children’s clothes and products (31%); books (26%); toys (23% )…
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7 DecemberNews
Inventory planner helps mom-of-three raise America’s fastest growing baby brand
Forget the terrible twos – for most baby and toddler brands, the last five years have been a struggle. More than 3,000 stores that primarily sell baby products and children’s apparel have run into major trouble or permanently closed since 2017, including baby and children’s clothing retailer Gymboree and Babies…
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Jul- 2022 -19 JulyHigh Street
In The Style profits soar 22%
In The Style Group has revealed its gross profit grew 22% to £25.2m for the year ended 31 March 2022, compared to £20.6m in 2021. Meanwhile group revenues increased by 28% to £57.3m, and direct-to-consumer revenue grew by 23% to £44.7m. The company said its revenue growth was driven by…
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Mar- 2022 -18 MarchAdvice
Why the time for local businesses to recover is now
The return to the high street is an unmissable opportunity for shops, restaurants, pubs and bars to attract customers back after a challenging period for the retail, leisure and hospitality sectors. The key to success will be offering unforgettable customer service, unique products and experiences, and convenient payment and delivery…
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2 MarchComment
Live shopping: a fad or the future of retail?
Just a few short years ago the concept of live-stream shopping felt somewhat like an anachronism, conjuring up visions of the ‘teleshopping’ trend of yesteryear, in the days before online shopping had become the consumer norm. But, in recent years, the concept has been entirely reinvented. The live shopping phenomenon…
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Feb- 2022 -2 FebruaryClothing & Shoes
Influencer activewear brand Tala raises £4.2m
Tala, the sustainable activewear brand founded by fitness entrepreneur Grace Beverley, has announced that it has raised £4.2m in funding co-led by Active Partners and Venrex. Additional participants in the oversubscribed round include Pembroke VCT, as well as angel investors including Nicola Kilner (CEO and founder, Deciem), Michelle Kennedy (CEO…
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