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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Jun- 2023 -29 JuneNews
Moonpig profits fall to £48m despite sales growth
Moonpig has reported its pre tax profits fell 6.9% to £48.0m in the year ended 30 April, despite seeing a 5.2% increase in revenues to £320.1m. Gross margins increased by 6.8% to 56.1%, while adjusted underlying earnings (EBITDA) jumped 12.4% to £84.2m. According to the greetings card group, trading since…
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26 JuneClothing & Shoes
Moncler Group considers in house distribution for Stone Island
Owner and operator of Stone Island, The Moncler Group, is considering taking the brand’s UK distribution in house, Drapers has reported. The news comes as several industry sources have reportedly indicated that the group, which acquired Stone Island in 2020, is thinking about taking the brand’s UK distribution in house…
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26 JuneNews
Gymshark CCO steps down
Gymshark has announced that its chief commercial officer, Niran Chana, has stepped down from the role after eight years. Chana joined the fitness wear retailer as a customer service manager and has since held positions in the company’s management team, being in charge of the management of merchandising, planning, marketing…
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21 JunePeople Moves
Pentland Brands appoints chief financial officer
Pentland Brands, the owner of Speedo, Ellesse and Berghaus, has announced the appointment of Graham Burridge as the group’s new chief financial officer. He joins London-based advertising, marketing and public relations firm WPP, where he held the role of chief operating officer and chief financial officer from February 2022. Previously,…
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20 JuneAdvice
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Every Retailer Should Track
In the competitive retail industry, staying on top of your business’s health and performance is essential for sustainability and growth. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) provide a measurable way to determine how effectively a retailer is achieving its key business objectives. This article will outline the vital KPIs that every retailer…
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20 JuneAdvice
Leveraging Social Media for Retail Marketing and Sales
Social media is a powerful tool in the contemporary marketing landscape. Today, it is not merely a communication platform but a vital channel for retailers to connect with customers, boost brand awareness, and drive sales. To leverage social media effectively, retail businesses need a well-crafted strategy. This article will explore…
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20 JuneFeatures
‘It’s a disgrace for the planet’: what supermarkets should do to encourage the ethical consumption of food
Ever since supermarkets last year ditched the ‘Use By’ dates of fruits and vegetables, this trend seems to have caught up again since M&S announced that it will start labelling milk with ‘Best Before’ dates. What do you think about this move? I think there are ‘Use By’ dates on…
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20 JuneNews
Amazon launches flexible financing for SMEs
Amazon has launched a flexible financing programme that gives small and medium-sized businesses access to funding linked to their sales, allowing them to repay as they earn. A merchant cash advance, delivered in collaboration with leading financing provider YouLend, will provide a new flexible financing option for eligible UK-based businesses…
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19 JuneSupermarkets
Morrisons invests £26m in sixth course of price cuts
Morrisons has announced that it will spend £26m on cutting prices in its stores for the sixth time this year. The supermarket stated that 47 high-volume products have been cut in price by an average of over 25%, with the new prices being held for a minimum of eight weeks.…
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16 JuneFeatures
Shein pop-ups are worrying for independent fashion retailers
Fast fashion giant, Shein, hit the headlines once again to announce the introduction of around 30 pop-up shops located in major cities across the UK, offering a variety of clothing items, accessories, and homewares that were traditionally sold via its popular online store. However, despite its widespread popularity among people…
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