The Very Group operates Littlewoods and Very as digital-only, finance-centric retailers. It covers most product categories from fashion to electricals and homeware. Originally conceived as a catalogue retailer under the name Shop Direct, it stopped the presses in 2015 to focus on its online customer experience through the early adoption of personalisation and AI. Retail Week provides news, analysis, features and opinion about The Very Group and the online retail sector.
The Very Group has entered a three-year partnership to help revamp its pricing strategy with agentic AI.
The Very Group has added Estée Lauder to its portfolio as it expands its selection of premium beauty brands.
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Waterstones owner Elliott Advisors is reportedly among several parties eyeing up a potential takeover of The Very Group.
Chinese retailer JD.com is considering a potential £2bn bid for The Very Group as it looks to grow its foothold in the UK.
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