Visual Merchandising
This coverage explores visual merchandising strategies and trends within UK retail, offering insights for executives, managers, and brand professionals. Reporting includes store design innovations, display concepts, seasonal campaigns, and techniques for enhancing customer engagement and driving sales through presentation. The analysis supports professionals seeking to understand how visual merchandising impacts brand perception and retail performance.
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May- 2025 -14 MayLuxury Goods
Burberry to axe 1,700 roles amid full-year losses
Burberry has warned it could cut up to 1,700 roles globally as part of a new cost-cutting drive, after the group fell to a £3m loss in its full-year results, down from a profit of £418m the prior year. In the year ended 29 March 2025, revenues plummeted 17% to…
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Oct- 2024 -9 OctoberComment
Jack Newman: From Jack Wills to Cegid, Optimising Retail Operations
Jack Newman, Head of Onboarding Customer Success at Cegid, has had a career deeply rooted in retail. His journey from a 16-year-old sales assistant to a leader in retail operations is one of growth, mentorship, and a passion for improving efficiency in the fast-paced world of retail. In this feature,…
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Sep- 2024 -26 SeptemberAdvice
Designing the Future: Pete Champion on I-AM Associates and the Evolution of Retail Spaces
With a career history that now spans decades, Champion’s journey is one that illustrates the intersection of creativity, design, and business strategy. In this interview for Retail Sector’s ‘Talking Shop’ podcast, he discusses his professional trajectory, the evolution of the industry, and how I-AM Associates has adapted to meet the…
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11 SeptemberFeatures
Effective seasonal merchandising strategies ahead of Halloween season
With Halloween looming around the corner, retailers have an excellent opportunity to boost their sales and gain brand recognition, through seasonal merchandising. Halloween is a season when retailers promote everything from candy and pumpkins to costumes and decorations. Halloween spending topped £1bn in 2023, and consumer spending on bonfire night…
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Jul- 2024 -5 JulyNews
The Cotswold Company upgrades showrooms with new Upholstery Hubs
Furniture and homeware brand The Cotswold Company has announced that it has completed a significant programme to upgrade its showrooms across the UK. Upgrades include improvements to visual merchandising, tweaks to in-store layouts and the roll-out of its Upholstery Hubs, an in-showroom offer that provides customers with a “one-stop-shop” for…
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Jan- 2024 -21 JanuaryAdvice
A practical guide to visual merchandising for retailers
Understand your target audience Before diving into visual merchandising, take the time to understand your target audience. Who are your customers? What are their preferences, lifestyles, and shopping behaviours? The better you know your audience, the more effectively you can tailor your displays to appeal to their interests and needs.…
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Dec- 2023 -20 DecemberAdvice
Retail Merchandising Best Practices: A Comprehensive Guide
In the ever-evolving world of retail, successful merchandising is the linchpin of profitability and customer satisfaction. Effective retail merchandising goes beyond simply stocking shelves; it’s a strategic approach that involves product selection, presentation, pricing, and promotion. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore the best practices in retail merchandising to help…
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6 DecemberAdvice
A Practical Guide to Storefront Renovation and Branding
In the highly competitive retail landscape, a visually appealing and inviting storefront is your first opportunity to make a lasting impression on potential customers. Storefront renovation, when done right, can not only enhance the aesthetics of your retail space but also strengthen your brand identity. This practical guide will walk…
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Nov- 2023 -2 NovemberNews
Castore continues expansion drive with three store openings
Premium British sportswear brand, Castore, has continued to celebrate its successful expansion and rapid growth with new store openings both in the UK, Ireland, and the Middle East. The brand, which was founded in 2015 by Wirral-based brothers Phil and Tom Beahon, has thrived since its inception and has seen…
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Oct- 2023 -19 OctoberAdvice
Retail analytics: Making data-driven decisions
In today’s fiercely competitive retail landscape, intuition and experience are no longer sufficient. Retailers must tap into the potential of data analytics to gain profound insights into customer behaviour, streamline operations, and drive profitability. This feature offers a comprehensive guide on how retailers can effectively wield analytics to inform their…
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