Newspaper retail round up
Rosie BakerA round up of retail stories in the papers this week… VAT, John Lewis, Cath Kidston, Asda, N Brown, Tesco
Campaign for war heroes gets boost
Rosie BakerWar heroes charity, The Bomber Command Association, is extending its campaign to raise funds to build a memorial in London in recognition of the RAF Bomber Command.
Npower joins in price cuts
Rosie BakerNpower will launch an advertising campaign claiming it is cheaper for gas than British Gas as it becomes the latest energy provider to cut prices.
Mama Mio to launch first ad campaign
Rosie BakerSkincare brand Mama Mio is poised to launch an advertising campaign to raise money for charity Look Good…Feel Better.
NatMag launches online hub for food festival
Rosie BakerThe National Magazine Company has launched a cross-platform campaign to support its 30 Days of Food and Drink festival.
Co-op to review media agencies
Rosie BakerThe Co-operative is reviewing its media agencies following the acquisition of Somerfield and merger with the Britannia Building Society.
Keith Weed nets new CMO role at Unilever
Rosie BakerExpanded role now includes control over communications, with a place on the board.
United bricks and clicks
Rosie BakerWithout wanting to sound like a broken record and bang on about online retailers versus the high street, a new report has come out forecasting online retail will sustain its double-digit growth in the coming five years.
Robson Brown acquired by US Round 2 International
Rosie BakerIndependent marketing agency Robson Brown has been bought by US based integrated media company, Round 2 International.
E.on enters energy price war
Rosie BakerEnergy supplier E.on is to cut its prices by 6% from 31 March following similar reductions by British Gas and Scottish & Southern.
Homebase TV campaign will aim to Transform the Nation
Rosie BakerHomebase is launching a campaign based on its “Transform the nation” proposition which aims to show that the DIY chain can help make home improvements possible anywhere.
New Homebase ad will help transform the brand
Rosie BakerHomebase is set to launch a campaign this week that I think is fantastically innovative.
NatMag launches Company sister title
Rosie BakerCompany magazine is set to launch the first edition of its bi-annual standalone style magazine, the High-Street Edit next week.
BT press campaign to boost Sport Relief donations
Rosie BakerBT is running a press campaign to promote its tie up with Sport Relief.
BBC expected to axe services in overhaul
Rosie BakerThe BBC plans to close radio stations and halve its website in a strategic review to focus on quality rather than quantity, according to reports.