Online the key difference for retailers’ sales and marketing success over Christmas
With the dust settling on Christmas 2015, online expertise looks to have made the biggest difference for brands – both in terms of sales and marketing.
M&S chief Marc Bolland says marketing ‘stronger than ever’ as he resigns following poor Christmas
Thomas HobbsM&S chief executive Marc Bolland surprised the retail industry by announcing his retirement this morning (7 January) but insists he’s leaving its marketing division in a stronger place than when he joined six years ago despite GM sales continuing to fall.
John Lewis sees online sales take off over Christmas as shop performance disappoints
Thomas HobbsJohn Lewis saw sales rise 5.1% increase over the Christmas trading period as the department store brand was boosted by strong online sales and the strength of its click and collect offers.
M&S and Aldi the big winners in the closing stages of Christmas ad battle
Thomas HobbsWith just over a week to go until the big day, Aldi has so far produced the most effective Christmas campaign as M&S sees a late surge in consumer buzz.
Coca-Cola to hold marketing spend in countries with slow vaccine rollouts
Manny PhamThe beverage giant saw a boost to sales resulting in a 5% year-on-year increase in revenue to $9bn (£6.4bn), as CEO James Quincey credits the actions Coca-Cola took during the pandemic in helping its recovery.
Expedia rebrands to ‘aggressively and deeply’ support travellers post-Covid
Michaela JeffersonWith the reopening of travel on the horizon, Expedia hopes to be seen as the “ultimate travel companion” with its biggest brand spend in five years.
European Super League will need to convince brands of its authenticity
Matt BarkerThe proposed league format takes many of its pointers from the hugely successful US sports model, but can it win over local fans and brands, or is the reputational risk too high?
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