Marketing
This coverage explores marketing strategy and innovation across the UK retail industry — from brand campaigns and customer engagement to data-driven advertising and omnichannel communication. Retail Sector reports on retailer marketing performance, creative partnerships, loyalty schemes, and digital transformation shaping how brands connect with consumers. Coverage includes insights into retail media networks, influencer collaborations, social commerce, and the evolving use of AI and analytics in campaign optimisation. For retail professionals, this category offers expert intelligence on how effective marketing drives sales, brand value, and competitive advantage in a dynamic retail environment.
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Dec- 2018 -14 DecemberAdvice
How can e-tailers transform the high-street?
While 14 shops close every day in the UK, a number of e-tailers are moving into the physical retail space trying their hand at bringing the online experience offline via immersive and experiential activations. This is hardly surprising, given shoppers continue to crave real-life, tangible experiences. But what does this…
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14 DecemberClothing & Shoes
VF Corporation appoints new Vans EMEA VP
VF Corporation, the clothing and footwear retailer, has appointed Stefano Saccone as its new VP for Vans EMEA. Saccone will take up his position from April 1, 2019. He joins the Vans brand from VF’s Eastpak brand, where he most recently served as VP. He replaces Jan van Leeuwen, who…
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11 DecemberGovernment
Major retailers’ e-receipts ‘may break data protection rules’
New research has found that major retailers “may break data protection rules” for sending promotional marketing to shoppers who had asked for no promotional emails. The research by Which?, saw mystery shoppers sent to 11 retailers: Topshop, Clarks, Gap, New Look, Dorothy Perkins, Arcadia Group (Miss Selfridge, Outfit, Burton), Schuh,…
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10 DecemberHigh Street
Footfall struggles to keep up in November
Footfall in November fell by 3.2%, a significant decline on the previous year when it grew by 0.2%, according to new figures from Springboard. According to the research, it is the twelfth month of consecutive decline, and the group added that the numbers illustrate the ‘Black Friday’ effect of driving…
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6 DecemberAdvice
It’s not too late for the high street to make a success of Christmas
Black Friday is over and retailer’s sights are now being set on the Christmas rush, as retailers look to capitalise on demand for presents, food and drink, decorations and all manner of other festive paraphernalia. Good cheer abounds, year-end bonuses are still prevalent in many sectors, and consumers are often…
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6 DecemberHigh Street
Ted Baker launches investigation into CEO ‘hugging’ allegations
Fashion retailer Ted Baker has launched an investigation into harassment allegations against its founder and CEO Ray Kelvin, after reports claimed he hugged workers and kissed their necks and ears. The group has appointed independent law firm Herbert Smith Freehills to conduct an independent external investigation into the reports it…
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Nov- 2018 -30 NovemberSupermarkets
Tesco and VW partner to provide largest retail electric vehicle charging network
Tesco and Volkswagen have announced the development of the largest UK retail Electric Vehicle charging network, powered by Pod Point. The UK’s leading fuel retailer and the world’s largest vehicle manufacturer have partnered to roll out over 2,400 EV charging bays across 600 Tesco stores within the next three years.…
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29 NovemberComment
5 ways fashion retailers are making a difference
Fashion labels are always in the spotlight, and not always for the right reasons. But many of them are stepping up and making positive headlines — through making a difference in terms of the wider community and social issues. Lacoste recently announced that it would be adopting a temporary logo…
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28 NovemberAdvice
Time to end painful queue, returns and changing room dramas
Zara in the UK introduced self-service in some of its London flagship sites earlier in 2018, as the fashion retailer upgraded its showcase store to highlight its technological and customer service prowess. Its Westfield Stratford City store, in isolation, has been touted as a place where the digital meets the…
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22 NovemberHigh Street
Mothercare revenues down 13% in half-year results
Mothercare’s half year results for the 28 week period to 6 October 2018 saw revenues drop by 13% to £295m. Worldwide sales decreased by 9.8% to £566m, compared with £627m during the period last year, and group adjusted loss before taxation was reported to be £6.2m. In July, the British…
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