Brands in a crisis and thinking long term: Your Marketing Week
Lyndon WhiteAt the end of every week we look at the key stories, offering our view on what they mean for you and the industry. From Superdrug’s response to the cost of living crisis to how SMEs tackle long-term brand building, it’s been a busy week. Here is my take.
How M&S plans to become ‘more relevant, more often’
Lyndon WhiteM&S Food has a “busy summer” of marketing ahead of it, says marketing director Sharry Cramond, as the grocer doubles down on delivering healthy food at low prices.
Why Superdrug believes it is ‘poised nicely’ to help customers through the cost of living crisis
Lyndon WhitePrice and promotion will be “key” to Superdrug’s marketing plans over the next year, with a focus on own brand products and improving its loyalty proposition.
Pret’s former marketing boss on the secrets of a growth mindset
Lyndon WhiteFrom taking Green & Black’s to a new market after “savage” customer feedback, to the birth of Veggie Pret, Mark Palmer urges marketers to rethink positioning, premiumisation and innovation.