Retail Gazette

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

With Pepco set to reveal its grand plan for Poundland on its Capital Markets day on 6 March, Retail Gazette takes a look at what Williams may have up his sleeve and what’s next for one of the high street’s much-loved retailers. It also launched its own rewards app in October.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 3, 2022

Given all the downfalls of getting it wrong, we asked Louise Grimmer, a senior lecturer in marketing at University of Tasmania, and Phoebe Netto, managing director of Pure Public Relations, to weigh in on what makes for a great April Fools’ Day campaign, and whether it’s worth the effort. According to media reports, it’s not.

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Retail Gazette

MAY 6, 2025

to 542.5m, outpacing the wider celebrations market. increase in average basket value. CEO Darcy Willson-Rymer said: Weve delivered strong revenue and profit growth while continuing to outperform the broader celebrations market. Full-year adjusted pre-tax profit is expected to meet market expectations, ranging between 65.7m

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 15, 2023

Online furniture and homewares retailer Temple & Webster has partially recovered from the significant losses that occurred during the first half of the 2023 financial year, and is focusing on its private labels, AI technology and value proposition to drive growth and market share over the next three to five years.

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RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

JANUARY 8, 2025

Benefits: Increased customer satisfaction and trust Greater likelihood of customers returning for future purchases Stronger word-of-mouth marketing 4. Offer Expedited Delivery Choices One of the key elements in customer retention today is convenience.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 21, 2024

Coles is using the store revamp to trial key concepts that it identifies as being important to the customer, including an elevated “fresh and healthy” offering, as well as greater “convenience” and “value” offerings. “In I do not believe we would have delivered the result we did without this level of collaboration”.

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Retail Gazette

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Our Next Level Sainsbury’s strategy is about giving customers more of what they come to Sainsbury’s for – outstanding value, unbeatable quality food and great service. “In In our Sainsbury’s Locals, we’ve worked hard to offer market leading prices on essential items and popular breakfast, lunch and dinner staples.

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Retail Gazette

JANUARY 29, 2025

Britains largest supermarket said the redundancies were caused by the more competitive than ever market that has meant it has to find new ways to invest in its value offer. It comes as the grocery giant reported its biggest ever Christmas earlier this month as it achieved its highest market share since 2016.

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Rain Pros

AUGUST 17, 2023

The marketing tools and advertising strategies you employ make or break your business. Regardless of your retail niche, you need and deserve the best high-tech marketing tools. Enter retail marketing tools. Rain POS marketing tools keep retailers in business.

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Rain Pros

MAY 1, 2023

The marketing tools and advertising strategies you employ make or break your business. Regardless of your retail niche, you need and deserve the best high-tech marketing tools. Enter retail marketing tools. Rain POS marketing tools keep retailers in business.

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Retail Gazette

JANUARY 10, 2024

The department store retailer saw UK sales surge to £3.6bn in the 13 weeks to 30 December, driven by market-leading growth in food and a strong performance in womenswear. It added that its “ Remarksable Value ” offer also performed strongly, with sales surging 18% over the golden quarter. M&S saw food sales rocket 10.5%

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Retail Gazette

JUNE 30, 2023

Limited trial of Sparks Prices underway pic.twitter.com/hlkP0sfl7V — Bryan Roberts (@BryanRoberts72) June 28, 2023 It is the latest value offer from the grocer, which revealed last week it was extending its price lock promise on 150 products through to the autumn. We’re determined to keep up the pace for our customers.

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Retail Gazette

DECEMBER 18, 2023

“Expansion into the growing convenience market is a key pillar of our long-term strategy to become the UK’s second largest supermarket retailer – and we know how important Asda’s great value is to families managing cost of living pressures – especially in the run-up to Christmas.”

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Wiser

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

This transition, coupled with the ongoing impact of the global pandemic, has necessitated a re-evaluation of strategies and approaches for businesses seeking to thrive in this evolving market. The convenience, variety, and value offered by online platforms presents a compelling proposition for consumers.

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Mike Anthony

MARCH 27, 2022

And in that downturn, every brand owner, marketer and retailer has the same concern. Not all shoppers are of equal value. Any proponents of a ‘market share is king’ philosophy of marketing often miss the concept that not all consumers and shoppers are of equal value. Marketing isn’t about all or nothing.

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Retail Gazette

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

Our job now is to measure, follow up, tweak and adjust the things that don’t work, and then by the end of this calendar year, to take the decision on how do we scale this now to all the markets where we operate.” “I’m

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Wiser

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

Wrapping it up into one high-value offering removes some stress from the customer because they don’t have to think about all of the individual charges that they might have incurred otherwise. The product is offered at this price consistently and it can help win market share. Captive-Product Pricing. Limit Pricing.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 27, 2023

Marquee Retail Group, the parent company of Colette by Colette Hayman (CBCH) and The Daily Edited (TDE), is aiming to expand its market share through acquisitions and expansions. We’ve tried to be smart with our forward buying, we’ve [put] a lid on costs, and are making sure that we’re promoting a value offer.

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Retail Focus

APRIL 8, 2021

“We have created an innovative solution that helps brands meet short term sales goals and grow customer value by connecting them with affluent consumers who can enjoy exclusive access to offers due to their loyalty program membership,” explained Dominic Hofer, CEO of Dezerved and Loylogic.

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Mike Anthony

MAY 15, 2022

So, what should marketers do about it? How should we try to win with the value shopper in an economic downturn? The Value Shopper – Shoppers change behavior in an economic downturn. This could have huge implications for the in-store marketing mix, channel mix, and trade investment strategies.

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VMS

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

For now, Americans continue to spend, some bolstered by pandemic-era savings and a still-hot labor market. They are offering customers deeper discounts before an economic slowdown causes a change in behavior once more. That effort is making consumers pessimistic about the economy, with a possible recession still in the minds of many.

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Inside Retail

JULY 9, 2023

Metcash’s IGA-adjacent value supermarket Supa Valu, which launched almost a year ago , has seen an increase in foot traffic in recent months as customers continue to look around for the best value. “In The good thing is that we’re not in a rush, there’s no mad space-race for us to have a large rollout.

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Retail Focus

APRIL 4, 2024

Furthermore, the premium and luxury industry has experienced remarkable growth and prominence, due to an increasing number of affluent consumers and an expanding global market. Modern luxury marketing relies on the omnichannel experience. Five brands have been selected based on their current market positioning at the luxury level.

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Wiser

OCTOBER 30, 2023

It indicates reliability and a strong supply chain, which Amazon values. Offer Excellent Customer Service: Efficient handling of customer queries, resolving issues promptly, and maintaining a high seller feedback score can elevate your ranking in Amazon’s algorithm.

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Retail Gazette

DECEMBER 30, 2024

At its peak, it was the clear greetings card market leader with over 1,000 stores and a presence in almost every major British town, but a n influx of internet rivals alongside the growing popularity of Card Factorys value offer resulted in the retailer losing its grip on the industry.

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Retail Gazette

MARCH 6, 2025

She adds:“The failure of its GM and clothing range has likely been due to a lack of marketing and the popularity of well-established value clothing ranges in the UK from the grocers and Primark.” It also launched its own rewards app in October.

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Retail Gazette

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

The chain’s value offer and rapidly expanding store network in recent years saw it overtake Morrisons to become the UK’s fourth largest supermarket in 2022. According to Kantar’s, Asda’s hold on the market has plunged dropping 1.2 However, this is not hampering the discounter. percentage points to 12.6%

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Retail Gazette

APRIL 5, 2024

The news comes after Sainsbury’s recently unveiled its latest value offering, ‘Low Everyday Prices’, which it said gave shoppers “market low prices” on selected big brand products, many of which aren’t available in Aldi.

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Retail Gazette

JUNE 28, 2023

// Ocado says it has the “lowest milk price in the market” as it cuts prices on over 100 products // The online grocer said more than 60 of the reductions reflect the recent price cuts made by M&S Ocado has cut the price of over 100 everyday food essentials as it looks to increase its value offer.

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Small Biz Trends

JUNE 22, 2022

Increasing the current price will impact your entire team, so make sure you notify everyone from sales reps and digital marketing to the customer service team and support staff. Dripify offers this great price increase letter example for how to gently inform customers to expect a higher cost while detailing the new pricing plans.

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Wiser

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

Dynamic pricing guidelines should be in line with changes in the market. Utilizing competitive analysis, you get an inside look at which of your products are priced higher, but are still winning the market—this is where you command a premium. This can be due to excellent customer service, or a unique value offered.

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Retail Gazette

APRIL 10, 2024

Sainsbury’s has launched a new in-store marketing campaign to showcase its supply chain and sustainability credentials. While last week, the retailer unveiled its latest value offering , ‘Low Everyday Prices’, giving shoppers “market low prices” on selected big brand products, many of which aren’t available in Aldi.

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A1 Retail

JANUARY 7, 2022

Taking a 4,700 sq ft unit in the centre’s food court, The Real Greek will be adding its authentic Greek and Eastern Mediterranean menu to the existing 39 restaurants on offer, bringing even more diversity to the centre’s food court. The Real Greek is now ready for its foray into the North.

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365 Retail

MAY 22, 2024

The company plans to further invest in its digital infrastructure and explore new market opportunities. It aims to continue its expansion into the convenience food sector and strengthen its position in the clothing market with innovative and fashionable product offerings. M&S also announced a dividend of 9.8

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Retail Bound

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Conduct thorough market research and gather data on your target audience to gain insights into their needs and wants. Utilize social media and influencer marketing. In today’s digital age, social media and influencer marketing can greatly impact a retail product launch. Offer special promotions or discounts.

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Cisco Retail

APRIL 6, 2022

Proof of value offer. Delivering the digital experiences customers expect and demand requires end-to-end visibility into the applications and infrastructure that support the underlying business processes. The result was a 70 percent decrease in production interruptions.

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Retail Gazette

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

According to Kantar, the upmarket grocer gained market share for the first time in over two years in July, as it nudged up 0.1 It spent £39m on price cuts in the half to bolster its value offer and win back the customers it lost as shoppers sought cheaper groceries elsewhere amid the cost-of-living crisis.

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