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Alibaba.com in EMEA brand push

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:15:00 GMT

E-commerce company Alibaba.com has appointed Truly London to spearhead a major campaign across Europe, the Middle East and Africa in a bid to boost its brand awareness.

Iceland renegotiates “I’m a celebrity….” deal

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 10:50:00 GMT

Iceland has signed up to continue its four-year long sponsorship of hit ITV show “I’m a Celebrity…..Get Me Out of Here” for a further two years.

HMV sees sales rise

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 10:15:00 GMT

HMV group says it will seek “further new initiatives” following its move into live music promotion and ticketing this year.

Gfk Nop shows bolstered consumer confidence

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 09:30:00 GMT

In spite of recent increases in UK unemployment, and although still fragile, consumer confidence returned to growth in the month of June.

ASOS delivers expected profits

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 10:15:00 GMT

Online clothing retailer ASOS has delivered an expected 93% jump in full-year profit, although it admitted its margins have been hit by sales promotions over Christmas.

Woolworths makes return online

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 09:15:00 GMT

Woolworths has returned to the retail area as an online business six months after the former high-street operator was forced to go into administration.

Robert Lindsay is latest Morrisons champion

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 16:45:00 GMT

Morrisons has enlisted TV actor Robert Lindsay to be the face of its latest ad for its “Market Street” campaign which promotes on its fresh food made by artisans offering. The new ad will launch on Monday (June 29) and show Lindsay searching for fresh fish.

Nike optimistic despite fall in profit

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 12:30:00 GMT

Nike saw profits tumbled 21% last year after it was hit by restructuring costs and the global economic downturn.

B&Q pushes exclusive ranges

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 09:45:00 GMT

B&Q, the home improvement retailer, is launching a £1m advertising campaign to promote its Cooke & Lewis kitchen ranges, as part of a strategy to push its exclusive offerings.

Unicef targets younger people through online loyalty scheme

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Unicef has launched an online loyalty scheme to reach a younger audience.

Barber styles salon for star hairdresser James Brown

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Barber has designed the first salon for celebrity hairdresser James Brown, who counts Kate Moss among his clients.

Upward trend in consumer confidence buoys market

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

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Sainsbury's and Morrisons outstrip budget retailers

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

market researchMarket share increases of two supermarkets top those of budget retailers Lidl and Aldi, according to TNS. By Mary-Louise Clews

Co-op to promote four core businesses

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 09:30:00 GMT

The Co-operative group is planning a four-pronged broadcast campaign to promote its food, pharmacy, bank and travel businesses in the next stage of its £70m brand assault.

Sainsbury’s and Morrisons eclipse budget retailers

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 16:15:00 GMT

Shoppers are taking a “more measured approach” to cutting back during the recession, according to the latest TNS grocery market share analysis.

Habitat caught out with Twitter spam

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 10:15:00 GMT

Furniture retailer Habitat has come under fire after it spammed Twitter users through the use of hash tags.

M&S set to support Change4Life

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 09:30:00 GMT

Marks & Spencer could be set to join Tesco, Asda and The Co-operative as a commercial partner on the Government’s anti-obesity drive Change4Life.

Statutory supermarket watchdog considered

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 13:45:00 GMT

The Government may be forced to set up a statutory ombudsman to police supermarkets’ relationship with grocery suppliers, it has emerged.

Essentials campaign boosts Waitrose

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:15:00 GMT

Waitrose’s new discount range has almost hit its initial sales target three months early, the supermarket has revealed.

Debenhams to promote US bestseller

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:15:00 GMT

Debenhams has signed a deal with book publishers Little Brown to promote the launch of the latest romantic fiction offering from US bestseller Nora Roberts.

Colin Smith casts off new look for John Smedley knitwear

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 15:00:00 GMT

Colin Scott, creative director at The Workshop, has created an identity for John Smedley knitwear (pictured right), replacing an identity he created for the brand 18 years ago.

H&M to launch Jimmy Choo range

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 11:45:00 GMT

Jimmy Choo is to become the latest luxury fashion brand to create a collection for high street retailer H&M.

Sainsbury's plots green expansion

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 10:30:00 GMT

Sainsbury’s new “green store” concept will set a precedent as the retailer ramps up its convenience format expansion, the supermarket has revealed.

Whitbread results: PI flat but Costa Coffee strong

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 14:30:00 GMT

Whitbread, owner of value hotel chain Premier Inn and Costa Coffee, has posted total sales up 2.5% in a trading statement for its first financial quarter.

Chamilia appoints McCann Erickson Manchester

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 13:00:00 GMT

Chamilia, the US-based jewellery brand, has appointed McCann Erickson Manchester has to help support its recent launch in the UK.