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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Oct- 2022 -17 OctoberOnline & Digital
Eve Sleep calls in administrators as it abandons sale process
Mattress company Eve Sleep has reportedly appointed New York-based Kroll Advisory as its administrator after abandoning its efforts to secure a buyer. The business is said to have tried restructuring and reducing its cost base, but “lacked” the scale to continue as an independent business. The news comes as the…
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12 OctoberHigh Street
Yoox Net-a-Porter announces interim CEO
Yoox Net-a-Porter has announced it has appointed Alison Loehnis as interim CEO, effective 31 October 2022, replacing Geoffroy Lefebvre who has decided to step down to pursue a private equity-backed entrepreneurial career outside of Richemont after 11 years with the group. Loehnis is currently president of the company, having joined…
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Sep- 2022 -28 SeptemberAnalysis
Will Patagonia spark an eco revolution?
Becoming net zero and sustainable are some of the top priorities for global companies today, with many promising to reduce their carbon footprint or offset it by planting trees. But there comes a point where promises and offsetting isn’t enough. And Patagonia has done exactly that. The Chouinard family, former…
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28 SeptemberHigh Street
Gymshark poaches Asos CFO
Gymshark has announced that Mat Dunn is to join as its new chief financial officer (CFO), effective early 2023, who joins from his role as CFO at Asos. He will be replacing outgoing CFO Philip Daw, and is the latest in a recent spate of senior appointments at Gymshark, following…
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21 SeptemberComment
Do Royal Warrants still hold value for retailers?
British monarchs have been issuing Royal Warrants since the 15th Century. These warrants were issued over the centuries to craftspeople who supplied the Crown with everything from jewellery to tea. By the 1700s, warrant holders began displaying the royal arms on their businesses in an early example of consumer-facing marketing.…
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16 SeptemberSponsored Articles
Time to upgrade your analytics sensors, Why is edge video analytics revolutionary for retailers?
Time to upgrade your analytics sensors, Why is edge video analytics revolutionary for retailers? Retailers are missing out on understanding the ins and outs of their stores. Unlike online, when it comes to the physical stores, they don’t have accurate counts of customer foot traffic or a thorough understanding of…
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13 SeptemberAdvice
Thinking critically about customer reviews
Unfortunately it’s no secret that consumers and retailers alike are staring down the barrel of an economic recession. With shoppers facing double-digit inflation they’re (understandably) tightening their belts to make the most of every penny and are seeking reassurance that when they do spend, they are doing so wisely. Cue…
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13 SeptemberSponsored Articles
The Golden Quarter: Planning for profit with intelligent merchandising
16 September marks the 100-day countdown to Christmas, also known as the Golden Quarter; the busiest period in the retail calendar. The Golden Quarter can be a difficult time for retail businesses, but this year, of all years, will be a real challenge. The cost-of-living crisis continued disruption to supply…
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9 SeptemberComment
Socially conscious consumers can be targeted with better UX
Sustainability may have a new focus: the carbon footprint of digital retailers. In response to the pandemic, more and more brands turned to e-commerce, which now makes up one-fifth of all purchases. On paper, this shift appears positive: less physical footfall and fewer trips to the high street in cars.…
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8 SeptemberClothing & Shoes
Ted Baker appoints head of menswear sales
Ted Baker has appointed James Waller as its new head of sales for menswear. In his new role, Waller will work under global creative director Anthony Cuthbertson to help support the delivery of vision and strategy for Ted Baker’s menswear clothing. Ted Baker said he has an “impressive” background in…
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