Three
This coverage explores Three’s strategy, operations, and presence in the UK mobile and retail market. Reporting highlights store activity, financial results, network developments, partnerships, and leadership moves. Aimed at retail executives, category managers, and planners monitoring telecom retail trends, competitive positioning, and consumer demand for mobile services.
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Jan- 2019 -24 JanuaryComment
Three common factors among retail survivors
It is hard to remember a time when analysts were not being harbingers of doom for the British high street. 2018 saw Toys R Us and Maplin disappear while House of Fraser, Claire’s and Superdry are three of many retailers who have announced profit warnings or store closure. Why are…
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15 JanuaryComment
Three retail predictions that didn’t happen in 2018 – but might in 2019
Today, customers are fortunate enough to have a wide variety of options to choose from when shopping online. However, this means that shopping expectations – and habits – have changed. Retailers must ensure they offer a seamless shopping experience for customers, that meets buyer needs; otherwise, they risk losing out…
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Dec- 2018 -4 DecemberSupermarkets
Morrisons and Tesco speak out against Sainsbury’s-Asda merger
Morrisons and Tesco have become the latest grocers to speak out over the proposed Sainsbury’s-Asda merger with Tesco telling a Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) hearing “extensive remedies” are needed. Britain’s current largest grocer told the competition watchdog that the “four-to-three” deal – referring to the ‘Big Four’ becoming…
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Oct- 2018 -10 OctoberOnline & Digital
Nasty Gal adverts banned over ‘unhealthily thin’ model
Three TV advertisements for online retailer Nasty Girl have been banned by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) for featuring an “unhealthily underweight” model. The ASA’s assessment of the ads found that while the female model in the ads generally appeared to be “in proportion”, there were specific scenes which “drew…
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9 OctoberGovernment
Ex-Tesco directors back in court over fraud and profit overstatement
Three former directors of Tesco have been taken back to court for overstating profits and allegations of fraud in 2014. The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) are prosecuting former UK finance chief Carl Rogberg, former UK food commercial director John Scouler and former UK managing director Christopher Bush for one count…
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Sep- 2018 -25 SeptemberDepartment Stores
Three further House of Fraser stores to shutter due to ‘greedy landlords’
House of Fraser has announced it is to close three further stores in Hull, Edinburgh and Swindon, with new owner Mike Ashley saying he was unable to agree terms with “greedy landlords”. The retailer is currently in consultation with staff at the affected stores, and said its Bath store was…
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21 SeptemberGovernment
Dominic Chappell loses appeal against BHS conviction
Dominic Chappell, the former director and majority shareholder of the company that bought BHS, has lost his appeal against his conviction and sentence for failing to hand over information to The Pensions Regulator (TPR). In January, Chappell was convicted at Brighton Magistrates’ Court by District Judge William Ashworth of three…
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Jun- 2018 -25 JuneAdvice
Three barriers to implementing a successful omnichannel solution
Customers value a consistent service across all platforms and channels. They want customer service agents to know who they are and what their history is with the retailer. Since retail is such a competitive sector that, to stand out, retailers must put customer care at the heart of everything they…
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4 JuneHealth & Beauty
Superdrug launches its own mobile phone network
Superdrug has launched a SIM-only mobile phone plan for its Health and Beautycard loyalty members. The mobile network, powered by Three, costs £10 a month and includes unlimited calls and texts and 4GB of data. Any unused data will be rolled over for an extra month, Superdrug said in its…
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Mar- 2018 -8 MarchHigh Street
Mother’s Day spending to reach £600m
Brits are set to spend £600 million on Mother’s Day this year, an increase of 3.4% from 2017, according to new research. Mintel research found that extra spending could be attributed to advertising making most mothers pressured to be perfect. Three-quarters (73%) of mothers agree that adverts make parenting look…
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