Marketing
This coverage explores marketing strategy and innovation across the UK retail industry โ 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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May- 2022 -13 MayPeople Moves
JD Sports appoints new non-executive director
JD Sports Fashion Plc has announced the appointment of Suzi Williams as a non-executive director, effective 16 May 2022. Williams has spent 30 years running global consumer brands and businesses for blue chip companies, including Procter andGamble, Orange and the BBC.ย As chief marketing officer at BT Group Plc, she…
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12 MayClothing & Shoes
Hotter Shoes boosts Unbound Group’s Q1
The Unbound Group, which owns a stable of brands aimed at the 55+ demographic, has hailed a strong performance from its footwear brand Hotter Shoes for its Q1 period ending 4 February. The retail group said Hotter delivered a double-digit increase in revenue against the comparator period last year as…
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11 MayHealth & Beauty
Superdrug expands same day delivery service to Scotland
Superdrug has expanded its same-day, โStore to Doorโ, courier service to customers in Scotland, now available to those within approximately a five mile radius of nine Scottish Superdrug stores within the Glasgow and Edinburgh regions. The service allows shoppers to order products directly from their local store. Powered by delivery…
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9 MayOnline & Digital
Made.com acquires Trouva to accelerate expansion
Made.com Group Plc has announced the acquisition of Trouva to accelerate the groupโs strategic priorities around choice and reach. Trouva is the platform to discover independent boutiques and brands offering customers a curated range of homewares, lifestyle and fashion products. The company has relationships with over 700 boutiques across Europe…
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5 MayPeople Moves
Made appoints new independent non-executive director
Made.com has announced the appointment of Claire Valoti as an independent non-executive director, and she will join the company’s board of directors with effect from 13 May 2022. In her new role, Valoti will become a member of the audit and risk and remuneration committees. Matthew Price will step down…
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3 MayFeatures
Missguided: what went wrong?
As the face of online shopping for young women around the world, Missguided has faced its fair share of troubles despite its ever-present popularity within the fast fashion industry. Now the company is eyeing potential buyers, it puts into question the future of the business. Since its launch in March…
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Apr- 2022 -20 AprilComment
SCA and the impact on e-commerce
What has been the impact of SCA in the UK? If youโre in the U.K., you will already be aware of the Strong Customer Authentication (SCA). Brands and retailers implemented changes way before the deadline (14th March 2022) to help combat fraud. For shoppers, itโs a win to get that…
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14 AprilPeople Moves
Superdrug unveils major leadership reshuffle
High street retailer Superdrug has announced several new leadership moves as part of an executive board reshuffle which sees its female board presence bolstered. Simon Comins, previously commercial director, will move to chief commercial officer, as he marks 35 years with the business, starting in 1987 on the Superdrug shop…
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12 AprilLuxury Goods
Watches of Switzerland unveils leadership shakeup
The Watches of Switzerland Group PLC has announced the appointment of Chabi Nouri to the board as an independent non-executive director and a member of the company’s ESG Committee, effective from 1 May 2022. Prior to her new role, Nouri was president and chief executive officer (CEO) of Piaget, with…
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12 AprilClothing & Shoes
Asos swings to loss and predicts further ยฃ14m hit from Russia exit
Asos has revealed its pre-tax profits fell 115% year-on-year from ยฃ106.4m to a pre-tax loss of ยฃ15.8m in the six months to 28 February 2022 (H1 FY21).ย The company also said it is expected to take a further ยฃ14m hit following its decision to suspend sales in Russia, with revenue…
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