All Marketing & branding articles – Page 112
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NewsHalfords Autocentres potential impresses
Halfords’ Autocentres business is expected to offer “attractive medium-term earnings benefit” to the car parts and bikes retailer, said analysts that attended an investor trip last week.
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AnalysisWhat role will data play in a multichannel world?
As multichannel shopping continues to evolve, sources of customer data are multiplying. Rebecca Thomson looks at how to cope with the developments and what they could mean for retailers
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NewsSally Scott set to leave marketing role at Selfridges
Selfridges marketing director Sally Scott is to leave the department store business.
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AnalysisThe rise of personalised offers
Faster, cheaper technology means personalised offers traditionally produced by the big grocers are now in reach of every retailer. Alison Clements finds out how retailers are doing it.
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Co-op relaunches Truly Irresistible in sales push
Co-operative Group has revamped its own-brand premium range this week to drive sales.
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NewsDixons to drive profit through its Knowhow service division
Electricals group Dixons could add “tens of millions” to profits with a push into services through its Knowhow division, group chief executive John Browett believes.
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NewsNew Look chief marketing officer departs
Nick Cross, the chief marketing officer of New Look, is the latest executive to depart the business after less than six months in the role.
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NewsNew Look showcases real women in ad campaign
Fast fashion chain New Look has today launched a summer advertising campaign starring ‘real women’.
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NewsSuperdrug launches loyalty card scheme
Superdrug is to go head-to-head with rival Boots with the launch of its own loyalty card next week.
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OpinionTried and trusted
By harnessing social media retailers can give customers what they want, says Rick Bendel.
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AnalysisWhy fast fashion can be eco-fashion
H&M is resolved to prove that low-priced fashion can still be green. Gemma Goldfingle interviews UK managing director Magnus Olsson to find out why the retailer is on a mission to improve its eco-image.
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NewsArgos pushes new products in a bid to combat tough trading
Multichannel general merchandise giant Argos is to move into new product categories as it chases growth in tough trading conditions, which led to a plunge in profits.
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Opinion
Bricks and brands
My last article focused on the transience of retail brands versus the resilience of those in consumer goods (adieu Ratners; re-bonjour Perrier).
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NewsTesco to rein in category growth with home focus
Tesco group chief executive Phil Clarke has signalled that the retailer’s non-food, non-fashion offer will focus on product for the home and garden rather than further experimentation with items such as gold and cars.
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NewsMarks & Spencer bids for kidswear market share in tie-up with ITV
Marks & Spencer is to launch its first dedicated kidswear TV ad as part of a multimedia campaign including a tie-up with ITV and Britain’s Got Talent.
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NewsNew TJ Hughes owners to address sourcing after rescue refinancing
The new chairman of TJ Hughes has refinanced the discount department store business and set out to address its sourcing strategy after soaring costs and slumping margins drove the business to the brink.
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Software optimises Boden’s content
Fashion etailer Boden has increased sales and conversion rates after installing software to help it find the optimum way of presenting its content.
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NewsDebenhams to trial 'online shops' in store
Debenhams is to pilot ‘online shops’ within its mid-sized department stores in a bid to grow its market share in today’s stagnant market.
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NewsFeelunique looks to loyalty for growth
Beauty etailer Feelunique.com is to launch a loyalty scheme this month and a subscription service later this year as it seeks to drive growth.