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.
-
Mar- 2024 -21 MarchNews
The data challenges restricting FMCG companies from building customer relationships
To succeed in FMCG, brands must quickly decode consumer behaviour. However, brands must contend with the scarcity of first-party data as well as the imminent end of third-party data. Thankfully, advances in technology have opened up new possibilities for solving long-standing problems in this sector. White Label Loyalty’s latest whitepaper,…
Read More » -
21 MarchNews
Today’s news in brief-21/3/24
Reports suggest that Kingfisher, the owner of B&Q, is contemplating a bid for Homebase’s stores in the Republic of Ireland, signalling a potential rebranding of the Homebase outlets under the B&Q fascia. Homebase, currently owned by Hilco Capital, operates eight stores in Ireland and has been exploring a sale of…
Read More » -
21 MarchOnline & Digital
Temu revenues double to £27bn in FY23
Temu owner PDD Holdings has reported total revenues at the discount e-retail group hit ¥247bn (£27bn) in the full year to 31 December 2023, nearly doubling from ¥130bn (£14.2bn) in 2022. The group attributed its financial performance to its marketing efforts, which led to more transactions. As a result, operating…
Read More » -
20 MarchClothing & Shoes
Kontoor Brands appoints new COO
Lifestyle apparel company Kontoor Brands has announced the appointment of Tom Waldron as its new chief operating officer. In his new role, Waldron will assume responsibility for two of the company’s consumer brands, Wrangler and Lee, globally. In addition, he will maintain oversight of the company’s global supply chain operations. …
Read More » -
18 MarchAdvice
What your business needs to know about Google Consent Mode V2
The European Digital Markets Act (DMA) came into force this week, marking an unprecedented milestone in the journey towards greater user privacy and protection. It places platforms such as Google in the role of ‘gatekeepers’, making them responsible for collecting EU users’ consent for online cookie tracking. It also places…
Read More » -
18 MarchFeatures
10 regulations every retailer must follow
Operating a retail business in the UK entails complying with a comprehensive set of laws and regulations to ensure legal compliance, protect consumers, and uphold ethical standards. From consumer rights to employment regulations, understanding and adhering to these laws is crucial for retailers to thrive in the UK market. Here…
Read More » -
15 MarchPeople Moves
THG NED to step down after 14 years
THG has revealed that Iain McDonald has informed its board of his intention to step down as a non-executive director at the end of March 2024, shortly after his 14th anniversary as a THG director. The company said McDonald is both a “highly-valued and experienced” member of THG’s board, who…
Read More » -
15 MarchNews
Under Armour founder returns as CEO
Under Armour founder Kevin Plank will become president and chief executive officer, effective April 1, 2024, succeeding Stephanie Linnartz. Plank, who will transition from executive chair of the board, will remain a director. Linnartz will remain an advisor to the company through April 30, 2024. Plank founded Under Armour in…
Read More » -
15 MarchDIY
Bensons For Beds returns to profitability in FY23
Bensons For Beds has reported a return to profitability as turnover grew by 7.5% to £257.5m for the 53 weeks to September 2023, along with reported EBITDA profits of just over £1.5m from a previous loss of £15.4m. The bed retailer has attributed its performance to the implementation of its…
Read More » -
14 MarchClothing & Shoes
Adidas reports first loss in 30 years after Kanye fallout
Adidas has posted its first loss in more than three decades following the financial blow from abandoning its deal with the rapper Kanye West. The group reported a loss of €58m (£50m) in 2023 compared with €254m (£217m) profit in the prior year. The company also reported a 5% decrease…
Read More »
