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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Dec- 2021 -10 DecemberNews
Urban Outfitters strengthens board of directors
Urban Outfitters, a lifestyle products and services company which operates a portfolio of global consumer brands, has announced the expansion of its board with the appointment of Kelly Campbell as a director, effective 7 December 2021. It revealed the addition of Campbell further bolsters the digital marketing expertise that resides…
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9 DecemberClothing & Shoes
Dr Martens profits hit £61.3m in half-year results
Dr Martens has reported pre-tax profits soared by 46% to £61.3m in the six-month period ending 30 September. Revenue also grew 16% to £369.9m, up from £318.2m the previous year and was boosted by international channels. Meanwhile, EBITDA margin dropped slightly to 24% compared with 27.1% in 2020 and was…
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8 DecemberDepartment Stores
JYSK welcomes ‘record’ FY21 profits in UK&I
Danish furniture and home furnishings brand JYSK has announced record results in the UK Ireland during the financial year 2020/2021, with total sales reaching €68.9m (£58.7m), an increase of 67% on previous year. Despite what the company called a “challenging end to 2020 and start to 2021”, 1.1 million customers…
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2 DecemberNews
Sainsbury’s pledges to help feed 12 million families this Xmas
Sainsbury’s has pledged to help feed over 12 million families this Christmas, with the return of its annual ‘Help Brighten a Million Christmases’ scheme, effective until 24 December. ‘Help Brighten a Million Christmases’, is a fundraising initiative which sees the retailer work with its customers to donate what they can…
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Nov- 2021 -25 NovemberHealth & Beauty
Revolution Beauty eyes US expansion despite losses widening
Revolution Beauty has revealed plans to expand its presence in the US market, despite seeing its H1 losses widen to £15.2m on the back of rising costs. The beauty retailer revealed the loss for the six month period ending 31 August came despite group revenues surging 39% to £78.6m. It…
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24 NovemberComment
The £15bn question – are you still investing in instore expertise?
With the Golden Quarter in full swing and the risk of another lockdown receding, it feels like physical retailers can finally focus on the future and doing what they do best. Namely serving the varied interests and needs of our nation of shoppers. While the terminals are processing payments, amidst…
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23 NovemberSupply Chain
AO warns of profit hit amid supply chain issues
AO has warned that its full-year revenue could be hit by ongoing supply chain disruptions, with revenue now expected to be flat to minus 5% against FY21. It comes as “meaningful” supply chain challenges in its second half of trading have led to poor availability in certain categories, particularly in…
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16 NovemberComment
Why data activation is the secret to a successful Black Friday
As economies reopen and consumers adjust to post-crisis life, marketers face an ongoing period of change. Nevertheless, 2021 looks set to be a big year for holiday shopping. With consumer confidence reportedly at its highest level since 2008, it feels like, after the challenges brought by Corona, there is everything…
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4 NovemberClothing & Shoes
Superdry welcomes strong Autumn trading
Superdry has welcomed an “encouraging” start to its Autumn trading season, with revenue up by 8.8% against last year in the eight weeks to 23 October, and by 17.2% against the same period in FY20. While the group welcomed an improvement in its retail channel performance across the eight-week period,…
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4 NovemberEconomy
Footfall improves during October
October footfall saw a “noticeable improvement” to -13.4% lower than in 2019 compared with -17.4% in September, according to the latest figures from Springboard. The final week of the month, which included the October school half term, was “pivotal” in boosting footfall, shifting the average from -14.3% over the first…
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