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OpinionThe truth behind the story
The reality is retail is thriving, and keen young people are driving its success, says Jacqueline Gold
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NewsAnn Summers teams up with TOWIE to launch first TV ad campaign
Lingerie specialist Ann Summers is to launch its first television campaign teaming with reality programme The Only Way Is Essex (TOWIE).
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NewsAnn Summers takes clubwear in-store
Lingerie and sex toy specialist Ann Summers is to start selling clubwear in its stores after a 300% jump in sales in the category from its party plan and web channel.
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AnalysisAnn Summers: A rampant rebrand
After a difficult spell Ann Summers has recaptured its mojo with a rebrand. By Gemma Goldfingle
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OpinionIt’s what’s inside that counts
It’s not just our products customers buy into, but also who we are, says Jacqueline Gold
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NewsNew MD will kick-start Ann Summers rebrand
Ann Summers’ new managing director Vanessa Gold will kick-start a rebrand of the business when she takes the helm at the lingerie and sex toy specialist.
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NewsAnn Summers moves into personalisation
Lingerie and sex toy chain Ann Summers has introduced personalisation software to allow it to make Amazon-style recommendations to its customers
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OpinionRetail needs a touch of excitement
Invest in product innovation and you can fire up customer demand, says Jacqueline Gold.
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AnalysisReasons to be cheerful
The bank holiday festivities are over and it is back to the grind of tough trading and ferocious competition. But it’s not all doom and gloom for the industry. Here we highlight why there is plenty of reason for optimism…
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NewsAnn Summers to move overseas once global economy improves
Ann Summers is eyeing international markets to expand its lingerie and sex toys business.
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AnalysisJacqueline Gold
Despite its latest campaign upsetting M&S, Ann Summers boss Jacqueline Gold has no plans to tone down the retailer’s tongue-in-cheek appeal.
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NewsAnn Summers pulls Your S&M campaign after Marks & Spencer threatens legal action
Lingerie and saucy toys specialist Ann Summers is pulling its Your S&M promotional campaign - a cheeky parody of Marks & Spencer’s marketing - after the high street giant threatened legal action.
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NewsOnly at Ann Summers, Your S&M
This is no ordinary deal - this is an Ann Summers S&M Squeal Deal.
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NewsAnn Summers hit by rising product costs
Ann Summers has reported a 3% increase in sales but a dip in profits for its full year, as rising product costs reduced its gross margins.
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NewsFortnum boss demands protest crackdown
Fortnum & Mason chief executive Beverley Aspinall has demanded tougher action to manage marches in London after the attacks on West End shops last weekend.
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NewsFortnum & Mason store attacked in riots
Luxury retailer Fortnum & Mason was one of many West End shops attacked by protesters during Saturday’s anti-spending cuts march in London.
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NewsAnn Summers sets sights on fashion not spice
Ann Summers is seeking to inject more fashion into its lingerie offer.
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OpinionShowtime in the stores
Spontaneity and innovation should be cherished in retail, says Jacqueline Gold
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NewsGoodbye Ann, hello Man
Lingerie retailer Ann Summers is to rename four of its prominent stores ‘Man Summers’ in the run-up to Valentine’s Day in an attempt to lure in male customers.