BHS administration proves brands reliant on heritage are vulnerable
With confirmation today (25 April) that BHS has filed for administration, its demise is proof that brands can no longer ride on past glories and must innovate to survive.
Four ways Retail Acquisitions can transform the ailing BHS brand
Thomas HobbsWith today’s news that Arcadia tycoon Sir Philip Green has finally sold BHS to Retail Acquisitions, we look at how the consortium, set up by financier Keith Smith, can turn around the ailing BHS brand, which has struggled for profitability over recent years.
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Can BHS really become an ‘iconic British brand’ again?
Sarah VizardBHS boss Darren Topp says he wants to make BHS an “iconic British brand” again after it was saved from bankruptcy by creditors who voted in favour of a survival plan but it will need to invest in marketing and explain to shoppers why they should be visiting its stores if it wants to turn its slump around.
New M&S boss Rowe says Sparks card will ‘improve marketing’ as its fashion sales fall once again
Thomas HobbsAs M&S fashion sales fall once again over its fourth quarter, new chief executive Steve Rowe insists the brand’s Sparks loyalty card scheme will be crucial to helping it build better marketing and relationships with its customers as he aims to turn around the business.
McDonald’s new loyalty scheme has ‘exceeded expectations’ as digital sales jump
Matthew ValentineAccording to McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempcziski, the fast food chain’s global loyalty scheme has been the “single biggest driver of digital adoption” and is on its way to becoming the world’s largest loyalty programme.
Advertisers urged to change approach to pitching amid mental health ‘crisis’
Michaela JeffersonISBA’s director of agency services believes pitches have become “more frequent, more complex and more costly”, to the detriment of both advertisers and their agencies.
‘We have to compete hard’: AA launches talent ‘taskforce’ to tackle skills shortage and diversity
Michaela JeffersonA renewed look at talent is “vital” for the future success of the industry as brands, agencies and media owners “struggle” to attract and retain staff, says AA president and Tesco chief customer officer Alessandra Bellini.
Diageo credits marketing investment boost for powering growth
Matthew ValentineDiageo increased marketing investment by 27% in the six months to the end of last year, ahead of sales growth, as it looks to build the business for the future.