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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Sep- 2024 -5 SeptemberClothing & Shoes
Asos offloads Topshop and Topman ownership amid refinancing
Asos has offloaded ownership of the Topshop and Topman brands amid a refinancing of the business, after forming a joint venture with investment company Heartland. Following the move, Heartland will acquire a 75% stake in the brands for a total of £135m, and the remaining 25% stake will be owned by…
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4 SeptemberNews
Today’s news in brief-4/9/24
John Lewis Partnership has submitted an £80m proposal to transform a disused warehouse in Reading into 215 energy-efficient rental homes. The planning application, now with Reading Borough Council, envisions a mix of one, two, and three-bedroom units featuring amenities for fitness, home-working, and socialising, alongside community spaces and public green…
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4 SeptemberNews
Burberry appoints new CMO and president of Americas
Burberry has announced the appointment of Jonathan Kiman as chief marketing officer and Laura Dubin-Wander as president of Americas. Kiman, who will start his new role on 9 September, will lead the brand’s global marketing team. He will join the executive committee and will report to CEO Joshua Schulman. He…
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Aug- 2024 -29 AugustNews
Morrisons cuts prices on over 2,000 products
Morrisons has cut the price of over 2,000 products both online and in-store in a move set to benefit More Card customers. Loyalty card holders will now pay less with their More Card, with new market leading prices applied throughout September to over 2,000 branded and essential items across fridge,…
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29 AugustClothing & Shoes
Quiz swings to £5.2m loss as cost-of-living crisis hits sales
Quiz has swung to a loss of £5.2m in its full-year results, down from a profit of £2.3m the prior year, as cost-of-living pressures impacted sales over the period. For the year ended 31 March 2024, the retailer saw sales fall by 11% to £82m against the £91.7m reported in FY23. …
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28 AugustNews
Today’s news in brief-28/8/24
Authentic Brands Group has partnered with United Legwear and Apparel Co (ULAC) to manage Ted Baker’s e-commerce operations in the UK and Europe. ULAC will handle online sales starting this fall, aiming to enhance the brand’s digital presence alongside its physical retail strategy. This move follows the closure of Ted…
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28 AugustOnline & Digital
Temu owner PDD sees shares plummet 29% despite strong Q2 results
Temu owner PDD holdings saw its shares plummet 29%, wiping out $55bn (£41.6bn) off the company’s market value, after its Q2 results fell short of analysts expectations. This comes despite a 86% increase in revenues to $13.35m (£10.09m) and a 156% rise in operating profit to $4.48m (£3.39m) in Q2…
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28 AugustNews
MAC appoints new senior vice president of global marketing
MAC Cosmetics has announced the appointment of Emily Bromfield as senior vice president, global marketing. In this role, Bromfield will report directly to Aïda Moudachirou-Rébois, SVP global general manager of the company, overseeing the brand’s global marketing strategies across all categories and channels. With a career marked by a blend…
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27 AugustNews
Today’s news in brief-27/8/24
UK shop prices have fallen for the first time since October 2021, with the BRC-NielsenIQ index reporting deflation of 0.3% in August, down from July’s 0.2% inflation. Non-food items saw a deeper deflation of -1.5%, driven by heavy discounts on summer stock, while food inflation slowed to 2%, with fresh…
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27 AugustClothing & Shoes
Lanvin HY revenues decline 20% amid global luxury slowdown
Lanvin Group, which owns Wolford, Sergio Rossi and Caruso brands, has reported a 20% decline in revenues to €171m (£144.5m) in H1 2024. DTC channel revenue decreased by 14% and wholesale revenue by 30%. Meanwhile, other revenue growth comprising royalty and clearance income decreased 15% due to Lanvin’s reduction of…
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