Tim Waterstone, founder of the bookstore chain, has withdrawn a £280m offer to buy the stores back from music retailer HMV.
Tim Waterstone, founder of the bookstore chain, has withdrawn a &£280m offer to buy the stores back from music retailer HMV. Waterstone claims the conditions outlined to his consortium were ‘too punitive’.
Inflation in the UK fell to 8.7% in April, but this is unlikely to translate to confident consumers or companies just yet.
Morrisons is hoping that being ‘bolder’ about what makes its brand distinctive will drive customer into store, with top marketer Rachel Eyre admitting the supermarket had been “playing it too safe”.
At the end of every week, we look at the key stories, offering our view on what they mean for you and the industry. From the BBC’s brand plans to Oatly’s positioning, it’s been a busy week. Here is my take.
The line between real ads and copycats is being deliberately blurred, argues Gymbox’s brand and marketing director Rory McEntee.
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