Insight & inspiration – Page 8
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VideoWatch: Boots celebrates joy of giving with new Christmas advert
Boots has launched its Christmas marketing campaign, titled ‘Thank you, Santa’, which focuses on giving joy.
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VideoWatch: The retail Christmas advert round-up
No sooner had the pumpkins and Halloween costumes been removed from the shelves, than several retailers launched their Christmas campaigns.
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AnalysisStrategy spotlight: Five ways Marks Electrical is disrupting its competitors
In its most recent update, Marks Electrical reported a 24.8% increase in revenue, making it the UK’s fastest-growing electrical retailer. Firmly establishing itself as a challenger to larger competitors such as Currys and AO, what can others learn from its success?
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VideoWatch: Sainsbury’s TV ad answers the big Christmas question
Sainsbury’s has released its Christmas ad, which sees staff answer a child’s “big question” about Santa with the help of singer Rick Astley.
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VideoWatch: Sports Direct launches ‘Dream Big’ Christmas campaign
Sports Direct unveiled its ‘Dream Big’ Christmas campaign featuring some of the country’s biggest sports stars.
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VideoWatch: Waitrose celebrates ‘the good stuff’ in new Christmas advert
Waitrose has released its Christmas advert highlighting the role food and drink play in people’s festivities.
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AnalysisSurvey: Where shoppers will spend and save this Christmas
Retail Week delves into the mind of the 2023 Christmas shopper − where will they spend, where are they saving money and what categories are most at risk
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VideoWatch: M&S unveils ‘humorous and irreverent’ Christmas ad
Marks & Spencer has released its clothing and home Christmas ad with a humorous take on the “honest truth” of Christmas.
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VideoWatch: Argos debuts Christmas advert with toys at forefront
Argos has released its 2023 Christmas ad featuring returning toy characters Connie and Trevor.
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AnalysisCan Asos boss really put the retailer back in fashion?
As Asos reported yet another trading period of deepening losses and declining revenue, Retail Week explores if boss José Antonio Ramos Calamonte can put the brand back in fashion
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VideoWatch: Asda launches Christmas campaign with Michael Bublé
Asda has released its 2023 Christmas advert teaser with singer Michael Bublé in a starring role.
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VideoWatch: Very reveals new brand platform in ‘joyful’ Christmas advert
Very has unveiled its new brand platform “let’s make it sparkle” by releasing a “joyful” Christmas advert.
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AnalysisThe Range: The value variety chain bringing back Wilko
With news emerging that five Wilko stores will be brought back to high streets and retail parks by new owner The Range, Retail Week explores what the value variety retailer has been doing to cement its place as a staple in UK retail
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DataRanking: The 30 fastest-growing fashion retailers revealed
It has been a tough few years for fashion, and retailers have been battling to lead on style, value and quality despite skyrocketing return rates, competition for customer loyalty and bold sustainability targets.
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AnalysisWhy Matthew Barnes is an ideal leader for post-Tarry Tesco
Last week grocery giant Tesco announced that long-serving UK and Ireland boss Jason Tarry would be stepping down after more than three decades with the retailer.
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Innovation of the WeekInnovation of the Week: H&M launches AI design tool for customers
Innovation of the Week is a subscriber-only series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our analysts.
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AnalysisBlack Friday: Retailers confident of festive boost despite consumer caution
After one of the roughest years for consumer confidence on record, retailers are entering the golden quarter on less sure footing than ever.
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AnalysisRetail 2024: How eBay, THG and The Fragrance Shop are investing in green initiatives
Top retail bosses have given exclusive interviews to Retail Week, revealing their sustainability strategies featured in Retail 2024, our annual flagship report.
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AnalysisFrom drones to robots: Amazon delivers the future
The idea of humanoid robots and delivery by drones may seem futuristic, but tech giant Amazon is already making inroads in utilising these products. Retail Week visits Amazon’s BFI1 fulfilment centre in Seattle, Washington, to see the new tech in action.
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AnalysisWhy the UK market is a winner for international sportswear retailers
As UK sportswear giants JD Sports and Frasers ramp up their global expansion plans to drive growth, Retail Week takes a look at why the UK continues to be an attractive destination for international sportswear retailers.