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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Jan- 2022 -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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19 JanuaryOnline & Digital
In the Style sales rise 22% over festive period
In the Style revealed it has delivered a period of strong growth over the festive period, with total net sales rising 21.5% to £11.2m, or 225.9% on a two-year basis in the run-up to Christmas. In the eight weeks to 31 December 2021, gross order value also increased 41.4% to…
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Dec- 2021 -15 DecemberClothing & Shoes
In The Style profit halves amid supply chain issues
In The Style has seen its profit halve in the six months ended 30 September 2021, falling by 51.3% as the group was hit by supply chain issues over the period. However, the group said there was “impressive growth” against the “exceptional” prior period, and saw revenue rise by 38.8%…
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Nov- 2021 -25 NovemberHealth & Beauty
Revolution Beauty eyes US expansion despite losses widening
Revolution Beauty has revealed plans to expand its presence in the US market, despite seeing its H1 losses widen to £15.2m on the back of rising costs. The beauty retailer revealed the loss for the six month period ending 31 August came despite group revenues surging 39% to £78.6m. It…
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24 NovemberComment
The £15bn question – are you still investing in instore expertise?
With the Golden Quarter in full swing and the risk of another lockdown receding, it feels like physical retailers can finally focus on the future and doing what they do best. Namely serving the varied interests and needs of our nation of shoppers. While the terminals are processing payments, amidst…
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12 NovemberPeople Moves
In The Style names new CEO
In The Style has announced the appointment of Sam Perkins as the group’s new CEO, effective 17 January. It comes as Adam Frisby, the founder and CEO of the Group, has taken the decision to become chief brand officer, a newly created role with responsibility for developing the group’s influencer…
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4 NovemberClothing & Shoes
Superdry welcomes strong Autumn trading
Superdry has welcomed an “encouraging” start to its Autumn trading season, with revenue up by 8.8% against last year in the eight weeks to 23 October, and by 17.2% against the same period in FY20. While the group welcomed an improvement in its retail channel performance across the eight-week period,…
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Sep- 2021 -24 SeptemberClothing & Shoes
In the Style warns of profit hit despite trading boost
In the Style has warned that ongoing supply chain issues could impact its profitability in the near-to-medium-term thanks to ongoing supply chain disruptions, despite having seen a trading boost in recent months. The fashion retailer said it has “not been immune” to the impact of the ongoing freight and supply…
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17 SeptemberFeatures
eyezon – Reinventing live video for retail
Tell us more about the history of eyezon and how it got started The company started a little over four years ago, initially as an R&D project. We didn’t launch with the idea of being a business immediately. It was a team of textual web developers, software developers, and marketing…
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Aug- 2021 -17 AugustAnalysis
Consumers prefer face to face when it comes to buying cosmetics
There’s no doubting e-commerce’s convenience. Next-day delivery used to be the pinnacle of fast, efficient service but with the growing range of same-day delivery options and even within-the-hour services in the grocery space, any whim can be sated in a matter of minutes. But convenience isn’t everything and despite e-commerce…
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