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- 2025 -27 JuneOnline & Digital
Dotdigital Group acquires influencer, affiliate and referral marketing platform Social Snowball for $35m
Dotdigital Group plc (AIM: DOTD), the leading SaaS provider of customer experience and data platforms (CXDP), has acquired Social Snowball Holdings, Inc., a US-based influencer, affiliate, and referral marketing platform for e-commerce brands, for $35m (£25.5m). The investment brings together two fast growing technologies that until now have been distinct…
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25 JuneHigh Street
ProCook FY sales rise 11% to £70m as it ‘outperforms’ market
ProCook has reported that both full-year sales have soared after “outperforming the market”, with sales rising 11% to £69.5m. The group said its sales result reflects “positive momentum” in both its ecommerce and retail channels over the period. Its retail revenues rose by 10.3%, benefitting from a like-for-like growth of…
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19 JuneFeatures
The price of stars: what the DMCC Act means for fake reviews
At one point online reviews used to be a grey area, but with the arrival of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024, the UK has taken a decisive step into a new enforcement regime. Fake reviews, paid praise, and review hijacking, which have long been brushed off as…
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19 JunePeople Moves
Asda reappoints Darren Blackhurst as food CCO
Asda has announced the appointment of Darren Blackhurst as its new chief commercial officer for food, marking his return to the supermarket after more than a decade. Blackhurst, who held the same role at Asda between 2006 and 2010, will rejoin the business on 28 July. He replaces Kris Comerford,…
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18 JuneSupermarkets
Co-op launches ‘thank you’ initiative after cyber attack disruption
Co-op has launched a week-long initiative to thank members for their support during what it described as a “challenging period” following a recent cyber attack. From 18 June, members of the UK convenience retailer can claim £10 off when they spend £40 in store. The offer runs until 25 June…
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10 JuneOnline & Digital
Inspiration Commerce Group acquires Trouva
Online marketplace Trouva has been acquired by Inspiration Commerce Group (ICG), marking the company’s entry into the curated retail platform sector for an undisclosed sum. ICG, which owns European lifestyle content platform Stylight and fashion marketplace MyBestBrands, stated that the move was part of a wider strategy to grow its…
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10 JuneFeatures
The nostalgia trend: Why do companies revive old brands?
A cultural institution in the 90s, defunct in the 00s and making a comeback in the 20s. MFI Furniture is set to relaunch on the British high street after owner Victorian Plumbing revealed plans to relaunch the brand in early 2026, promising a refresh without the frustrations of long online…
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6 JuneSport & Leisure
JD Sports to open its largest store at Trafford Centre
JD Sports is set to open its biggest store globally at Manchester’s Trafford Centre on Saturday 7 June, following a major expansion of the site. The 41,000 square foot unit – more than three times the size of the previous store – features what JD describes as its largest ever…
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6 JuneNews
Morrisons names Emma Macey as trading director for general merchandise
Morrisons has announced it has appointed Emma Macey as its new trading director for general merchandise. Announcing the appointment on Linkedin, Morrisons said Macey brings with her over two decades of commercial retail experience; most recently at Asda, where she held a number of senior roles across commercial, e-commerce, retail…
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5 JuneClothing & Shoes
Dr Martens FY profits fall to £34m as sales drop 8%
Dr Martens has reported that adjusted pre-tax profits fell to £34.1m, or £40.3m on a constant currency basis, down from £97.2m in its latest financial results. Despite this, the group said it is expecting “a return to profit growth” in FY26 as its turnaround strategy progresses. According to the group’s…
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