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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Jul- 2023 -20 JulyNews
Company Shop Group bolsters senior team
Company Shop Group, the UK’s leading redistributor of surplus stock, has recently bolstered its senior team with the appointment of Adam King, previously community director at Samworth Brothers, and former Morrisons’ head of finance (retail), Sinead Healey. Joining the group as marketing director, King brings with him over 15 years…
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20 JulyNews
Dunelm ups FY guidance after strong final quarter
Dunelm has seen full-year revenues rise by 6% to £1.64bn, after a period of “robust” growth in its final quarter, where sales hit £381m despite higher cost prices and rising inflation. Following a “continued robust sales performance, strong commercial disciplines and tight operational grip on costs”, the furniture retailer has…
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18 JulyPeople Moves
Authentic Brands Group appoints Kevin Wills new CFO
Authentic Brands Group, a global brand development, entertainment and marketing platform, has announced the appointment of Kevin Wills as chief financial officer. Wills has nearly two decades of experience in financial leadership across the fashion, retail and consulting sectors. He most recently served as chief financial officer and member of…
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14 JulyOnline & Digital
Nisa expands delivery service with Just Eat partnership
Nisa has partnered with Just Eat to launch an on-demand online delivery partnership, increasing access “to quick convenience shopping in communities throughout the UK”. According to Nisa, through the tie-up, its shoppers will be able to order items from local Nisa participating stores “for speedy delivery in as little as…
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12 JulyHigh Street
June footfall sees highest increase since 2009
High inflation and rising interest rates did not impact consumer activity across UK retail destinations last month, according to Springboard, who reported both the highest month-on-month and annual increases in footfall for June in any year since 2009. Footfall rose by +3.7% over the month from May to June, against…
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11 JulyClothing & Shoes
Sosandar welcomes first full year of profitability
Sosandar has welcomed its first full year of profitability in FY23, in what was a “milestone year” for the group, as profits swung to £1.6m, up from a loss of £0.6m the prior year. Despite challenging macroeconomic conditions over the period, revenues also increased, with sales rising 44% to £42.5m,…
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7 JulyNews
ProCook appoints new CEO
ProCook Group plc, the UK’s direct-to-consumer specialist kitchenware brand, has announced the appointment of Lee Tappenden as the group’s CEO. The news comes after Daniel O’Neill’s indication earlier this year of his intention to step back from the CEO role, as set out in the group’s preliminary results announcement on…
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Jun- 2023 -30 JuneFeatures
How is AI shaping the retail sector?
Can you tell me about yourself and your experience in the retail industry? I am a partner with BearingPoint, a leading Management and Technology Consultancy, and I have responsibility for the Consumer Goods and Retail sector in the UK. Prior to joining BearingPoint, I had a long career working in…
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30 JuneClothing & Shoes
Nike revenues up 10% to $51bn in FY23
Nike has reported a 10% rise in revenues year-on-year to $51.2bn (£40.62bn) and a 16% rise on a currency-neutral basis for the 12 months to 31 May 2023. Its revenues for the Nike Brand were $48.8bn (£38.66bn) in the period, up 10% on a reported basis and up 16% on…
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30 JuneComment
To attract and delight customers online, you have to offer immersive experiences
By 2021, 82% of the UK population had purchased at least one product online. The digital age may be approaching a tipping point, but is it already here? Is traditional marketing set to reign supreme once more? In an era where most of the global population uses the internet, standing…
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