All Very Group articles – Page 4
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AnalysisWhat will 2024 bring? Retail bosses predict the year ahead
As 2024 begins, what do retailers think will top the agenda for the year ahead? We asked leaders of some of the UK’s biggest retail businesses to get out their crystal balls and make some predictions
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DataFashion retail leaders predict what future consumers will want to buy
Leaders and product bosses from New Look, The Very Group, Matalan, Bam, N Brown, Secret Sales, Fat Face and Seasalt reveal the products and trends they expect to be big news over the next three years
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NewsVery collaborates with Amazon Web Services to deliver generative AI
The Very Group has selected Amazon Web Services (AWS) to help transform and accelerate its shopping experience with generative AI.
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AnalysisGolden quarter: How retailers are preparing for another cash-strapped Christmas
With the macroeconomic environment looking gloomier than ever, we spoke to some of the UK’s biggest retailers to get their take on whether this year’s festive season will be feast or famine.
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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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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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News‘Challenging’ market conditions hit Very Group results
The Very Group has posted its full-year results, showing relatively flat revenue and a mixed sales performance.
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NewsExclusive: eBay teams up with retailers to tackle furniture waste
eBay has launched the Circular Change Council alongside major retailers to promote circularity and reduce furniture waste.
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NewsCredit insurer cuts cover for The Very Group suppliers
The Very Group’s credit insurer Allianz Trade has cut cover for its suppliers, which threatens to increase financial pressures on the retailer, according to reports.
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DataFashion Forward: The top 10 retailers set to dominate fashion by 2026
Frasers Group, Next, Marks & Spencer, JD Sports and Primark will be fashion’s big five within three years. Retail Week investigates why
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AnalysisWho’s shopping at Shein and which rivals stand to lose out to its success?
We asked CACI to analyse Shein’s performance to understand who’s shopping there, how often they spend, and how this stacks up against retailers with similar customer profiles like Asos, Boohoo and Very.
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DataFashion Forward: The top 30 fashion retailers by 2026
Fashion retail has experienced a turbulent time, but retailers investing in elevation, partnerships, acquisitions and focused transformation are set to win. Our Retail Week analysts reveal which retailers will lead the sector in 2026.
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NewsVery Group announces The Gate as lead creative partner
The Very Group has appointed The Gate as its new lead creative partner following a successful pitch.
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InterviewQ&A: The Very Group’s Paul Hornby on integrating AI into the digital customer experience
The Very Group is in the midst of a tech transformation and by 2024 it plans to migrate most of its app and website to its new Skyscape platform which will help deliver customer experience changes “more frequently and faster than ever before”
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DataData: Exclusive findings reveal UK retail leaders’ tech investment priorities
New interviews with 50 UK retail leaders uncover the transformative tech they believe businesses must invest in to stay competitive
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DataForecast: The trends shaping health and beauty in 2023 and beyond
The Retail Week analyst team predicts the UK health and beauty market will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.9% to 2026/27 as retailers fight to gain market share in this lucrative category.
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AnalysisVirtual try-on and fewer returns: How retailers are using AR to elevate the customer experience
As footfall shows little signs of improving this year and ecommerce sales growth slows, retailers are turning to advanced technologies such as augmented reality (AR) to improve their offering to consumers
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NewsVery to use AI to improve product discovery for customers
Online retailer Very is set to transform its product discovery experience for customers through AI and machine learning.
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NewsVery Group promotes CFO to chief finance and transformation officer
The Very Group has promoted chief financial officer Ben Fletcher to the newly created role of chief finance and transformation officer with immediate effect.
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NewsVery boosts low-cost Everyday value range by 900 products
Very has added a raft of new fashion and home products to its low-cost value range Everyday.