All Marketing & branding articles – Page 126
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NewsPromotions not easing, says Sainsbury’s Justin King
Sainsbury’s chief executive Justin King has said there is “no sign yet that the level of promotions have tailed off” across the big four grocers.
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OpinionIs management shake-up just the start for Metro?
Metro Group has announced a shake-up of its leadership and unveiled a new corporate logo ahead of its 2009 results conference. The shuffling of senior management mainly affects the trade group’s Metro Cash & Carry division, and reflects a significant structural change there.
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Molton Brown replaces ecommerce platform
Molton Brown is to replace its website platform with a system from ATG as a step towards its international e-commerce expansion.
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NewsLouis Vuitton loses Google battle
Google has won its long-running legal battle with Louis Vuitton over the use of the online giants Adwords service.
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Home Depot introduces ‘Spring Black Friday’ promotions
DIY giant Home Depot is introducing “Spring Black Friday” promotions, with discounted prices on items such as plants, lawn care, outdoor electricals, eco-friendly gardening products, patio and grills.The promotions will occur throughout March and April.Home Depot executive vice-president for merchandising Craig Menear said: “Spring is our Christmas. Traffic in ...
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This is not just consigned to the dustbin
A big day for M&S today as the legendary “this is not just…” food advertising slogan has been consigned to history.
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NewsMarks & Spencer reveals new advertising strategy
Marks & Spencer will this week unveil changes to its advertising including the replacement of its famous “Not just…” food strapline with “Because…”.
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NewsBrand Alley launches ad campaign to educate consumers
Private sales site Brand Alley has launched an ad campaign to try to educate consumers about how private sales operate, as it guns to double its customer base from 100,000 to 200,000 this year.
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NewsHomebase fires back at B&Q price offensive
Home Retail-owned home enhancement chain Homebase has returned fire at B&Q, which last week launched a price-led advertising campaign targeting its arch-rival as the key Easter season approaches.
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NewsPrinciples is Debenhams’ most successful launch yet
Debenhams’ unprecedented marketing campaign featuring disabled models has proved so successful it will consider rolling it out to more stores this summer.
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NewsB&Q ads challenge Homebase on price
B&Q has fired the first salvo in what could be a savage price war in the DIY sector as the home improvement giant takes aim at rival Homebase.
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GalleryOracle Retail Week Awards in pictures: Retailers celebrate the best in the business
Retail’s biggest names gathered for this year’s Oracle Retail Week Awards to mark the industry’s many achievements. BBC star Jeremy Vine handed out the prizes
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OpinionSexy products are more interesting...
Entrepreneurs thrive on selling products that they find sexy, says Malcolm Walker
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NewsSuperGroup to expand and launch marketing campaign after IPO
SuperGroup will use the £125m the expected float will raise to open 20 stores and launch a marketing campaign, founder Julian Dunkerton said.
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NewsWaitrose hires celebrity chefs as ‘food ambassadors’
Waitrose has hired celebrity chefs Delia Smith and Heston Blumenthal to act as food ambassadors for the brand.
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NewsJohn Lewis boosts promotional materials with new printers
Department store chain John Lewis has introduced Xerox DocuColor printers to all of its stores allowing it to produce promotional materials more easily on site.
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AnalysisAndy Bond: Asda is ready for battle ahead
Asda hasn’t become ‘boring’ and is approaching 2010 in an aggressive mood with a raft of new initiatives, chief executive Andy Bond tells Jennifer Creevy
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NewsQuiksilver and Roxy campaign to raise water shortage awareness
Quik thinking Boardwear brands Quiksilver and Roxy are launching a pan-European ad campaign online and in stores to raise awareness of water shortage.
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NewsMorrisons hopes England World Cup backing will drive footfall
Morrisons retail director Mark Gunter expects the grocer’s support of England’s FIFA World Cup 2018 bid to drive new shoppers to its stores.