HMV sees sales rise
Mary-Louise ClewsHMV group says it will seek “further new initiatives” following its move into live music promotion and ticketing this year.
Yahoo! plots major rebrand to boost its global standing
Mary-Louise ClewsOverhaul thought to be the reason for delay in unveiling new homepage.
Jobling quits Sara Lee to join Cadbury
Mary-Louise ClewsMargaret Jobling is leaving her role as marketing director at Sara Lee Household and Body Care UK after just 18 months to join Cadbury.
NatMags rushes out Jackson magazine
Mary-Louise ClewsThe National Magazine Company is rushing out a Michael Jackson tribute magazine following his death at the end of last week.
Maude to step down as Mission chairman
Mary-Louise ClewsTory MP Francis Maude is to step down as chairman of the Mission Marketing Group to focus on the general election, which is due to take place by next June.
ASOS delivers expected profits
Mary-Louise ClewsOnline 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.
GSK launches anti-acid mouthwash
Mary-Louise ClewsGlaxoSmithKline is to launch a daily mouthwash under the Sensodyne brand as part of a £8.7m cash injection to boost brand’s range and market share.
Yahoo! moots major rebrand
Mary-Louise ClewsYahoo! is working on a major overhaul of its brand to be unveiled when its redesigned front page is launched in the autumn, according to reports.
Co-op to promote four core businesses
Mary-Louise ClewsThe 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.
Kodak backs new Kydd charity venture
Mary-Louise ClewsLeap Anywhere, a charity fundraising start-up, launches this week (June 24), and hopes to attract advertising and sponsorship to its website from the increasing numbers of brands wanting to highlight their ethical credentials. Leap Anywhere has already signed up Kodak and Live Nation as commercial partners. Its founders include former Virgin Media marketing chief James […]
Sainsbury’s and Morrisons eclipse budget retailers
Mary-Louise ClewsShoppers are taking a “more measured approach” to cutting back during the recession, according to the latest TNS grocery market share analysis.
M&S set to support Change4Life
Mary-Louise ClewsMarks & Spencer could be set to join Tesco, Asda and The Co-operative as a commercial partner on the Government’s anti-obesity drive Change4Life.
Energy Trust seeks wider reach with web refresh
Mary-Louise ClewsThe Energy Saving Trust is to revamp its online strategy in a bid to persuade more consumers that energy saving measures can be implemented cheaply. The not-for-profit, part-government-funded organisation has hired digital agency Sapient to analyse its website and social networking activity, and improve its appeal to more cost-conscious energy savers. Sapient won the £3m […]
Statutory supermarket watchdog considered
Mary-Louise ClewsThe Government may be forced to set up a statutory ombudsman to police supermarkets’ relationship with grocery suppliers, it has emerged.
Essentials campaign boosts Waitrose
Mary-Louise ClewsWaitrose’s new discount range has almost hit its initial sales target three months early, the supermarket has revealed.