Made.com
This coverage examines Made.com’s role and trajectory within the UK retail market. Reporting covers store operations, online strategy, product launches, marketing campaigns, financial performance, and leadership changes — all analysed for their implications on growth, brand positioning, and customer engagement. Content is tailored for retail executives, brand managers, and professionals in the home and furniture retail sector.
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Jun- 2021 -1 JuneOnline & Digital
Victorian Plumbing to float on AIM
Victorian Plumbing, an online retailer of bathroom products and accessories, has announced its intention to float on AIM, the submarket of the London Stock Exchange. Set to take place “on or around” 22 June 2021, the IPO represents a continuation of Victorian Plumbing’s growth trajectory. The group, which stocks over…
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May- 2021 -25 MayOnline & Digital
Made.com launches £1bn London IPO
Online furniture retailer Made.com has announced its expected intention to float on the London Stock Exchange for £1bn. Founded in the UK 11 years ago, the e-commerce retailer had already enlisted JP Morgan, Morgan Stanley, and Liberum this February to work on the plans for the IPO. The group had…
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6 MayDIY
Made.com expands warehouse operations
Made.com (Made) has announced that it will expand its UK operations with the development of an additional 350,000 sq ft warehouse at DP World’s London Gateway Logistics Park in Tilbury. The warehouse is expected to create up to 100 new jobs across the operative and administrative roles. The extension of…
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Feb- 2021 -26 FebruaryOnline & Digital
Made.com brings in bankers to develop £1bn stock market float
Made.com has reportedly hired three investment bankers to help develop a stock market flotation that would value the company at up to £1bn. According to Sky News, the online furniture store has onboarded JP Morgan, Morgan Stanley and Liberum to work on plans for an initial public offering which will…
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15 FebruaryOnline & Digital
Made.com explores £500m stock floatation
Made.com is exploring options for a potential stock market floatation worth £500m, according to Sky News. The online retailer is reportedly in talks with banks about advising on strategic options, which will include an initial public offering to take place in the coming months. Backed by Brent Hoberman, co-founder of…
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Aug- 2020 -13 AugustPeople Moves
Morrisons appoints two new non-exec directors
Morrisons has appointed chair of Made.com, Susanne Given and Sky UK CCO, Lyssa McGowan, as non-executive directors with immediate effect. Given and McGowan will also be appointed to the audit, corporate compliance and responsibility, nomination, and remuneration committees. Given is currently chair of Made.com Ltd and Outfittery GmbH. She is…
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Jul- 2019 -15 JulyAnalysis
Why the in-store shopping experience is irreplaceable
There’s no denying that the shopping experience has truly transformed over time. However, it’s also important to appreciate that the in-store shopping experience is irreplaceable to any online alternatives. A change in shopping habits More of us know what we want when we walk into a shop. In fact,…
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Jun- 2019 -5 JuneAdvice
Personalisation and its role in retail
In order to encourage footfall and, by extension sales, retail stores are having to work twice as hard to stand out. This is particularly true for bricks-and-mortar stores, where competition is not only restricted to other stores in the area but the digital platform too. But both offline and online…
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Feb- 2018 -9 FebruaryAnalysis
The changing face of retail and retail employment
Over the last five to 10 years we’ve all witnessed the changing face of the retail store. The early signs were evident, with Apple’s flagship stores launching as places to worship tech, the rise of experiential stores – where we’re just as likely to pop into one for a coffee…
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