Building Brand Loyalty Through the Generations

Weekly Retail Round Up - 29th May 2020

As the UK government announces plans to re-open the retail sector, we examine the timeline behind the phased approach and detail which retailers are able to get back to business first. We'll look at why it's good news for Eve Sleep and B&M, what's next for Monsoon Accessorise, how the Co-Op are supporting its elderly and vulnerable shoppers and what plans do Harrods have to sell excess seasonal stock? All that and more in this 5 minute round up of the retail industry with Dan Cottrell from the CPI Group.

Weekly Retail Round Up - 22nd May 2020

As retailers start the recovery from the Coronavirus pandemic, find out which categories have been doing well at Asda and M&S, more on the re-structure at Clarks Shoes, how N Brown Group remain optimistic about the future and hear about some brilliant partnerships forming between Cafe Nero, Uber Eats, Majestic Wine and Deliveroo.

Weekly Retail Round Up - 15th May 2020

As UK retailers start to plan for re-opening, join Dan Cottrell for this weekly round-up of retail news as of Friday 15th May 2020. In this episode, find out how Mike Ashley and Peter Cowgill are in a race to acquire shoe retailer Office, what are Boohoo planning to do with it's latest £200million of fundraising, how Sainsbury's are expanding their rapid e-bike delivery service, positive signs for Watches of Switzerland and how Morrisons are providing great news for Pizza Lovers!

Building Brand Loyalty Through the Generations

A brand that knows a thing or two about surviving in times of crisis, is 143-year-old manufacturer, Silver-Cross. We are joined by Global Head of Brand, David Abbott to talk us through how this true household name has weathered two world wars and a few global pandemics to stand the test of time. We'll explore how the brand has remained top of mind through the generations and built up an impressive following including that of the monarchy including HRH Queen Elizabeth II. We'll also examine how some key collaborations with other major brands have contributed to their success and how innovation across the sales and marketing channels are crucial to connecting with customers.

Weekly Retail Round-Up - 1st May 2020

Join Dan Cottrell for this weekly round-up of retail news as of Friday 1st May 2020. In this episode, find out how much the grocery market is set to grow in 2020 along with how brands are innovating to provide a more direct to consumer route to market. We'll also take a look at how The John Lewis Partnership are looking to introduce strategic changes to emerge strongly post the Covid-19 pandemic. Which retailer has just posted 166% sales growth and why craft website, Etsy is experiencing almost record breaking share prices.