Is the M&S brand back?
Rachel LawlerM&S surpassed expectations to post stronger than expected FY23 results. It’s an impressive turnaround from two years ago for the retailer which has stuck to its values even in difficult times.
Consumer & Market Trends
Consumer confidence is ‘climbing out of the abyss’
Molly InnesConsumer confidence has grown for the fourth month running, however the overall picture is still bleak.
FMCG demand, B2B spend, emails: 5 interesting stats to start your week
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‘Tantalising’ signs of optimism as consumer confidence improves
Niamh CarrollWith confidence measures still firmly in the negative, the UK is still a “long way” from emerging from its current state of economic gloom.
Discounts and sales promotions spearhead growth in budgets
Matthew ValentineMarketing spend on discounts and loyalty rewards at its highest level for two decades as the cost of living crisis bites into consumer spending.
Omnichannel strategies, advertising exports, contingency plans: 5 interesting stats to start your week
Marketing Week ReportersWe arm you with all the numbers you need to tackle the week ahead.
Cost of living, loyalty schemes, retail sales: 5 interesting stats to start your week
Niamh CarrollWe arm you with all the numbers you need to tackle the week ahead.
Consumer spending, discounters, personalisation: 5 interesting stats to start your week
Marketing Week ReportersWe arm you with all the numbers you need to tackle the week ahead.
Marketoonist on generative AI tools
Tom FishburneTom Fishburne is founder of Marketoon Studios. Follow his work at marketoonist.com or on Twitter @tomfishburne See more of the Marketoonist here
‘A big transition’: How Boohoo Group’s marketing strategy is evolving
Molly InnesAs Boohoo Group integrates new brands into the fold and expands into the US, it has become more customer centric and less focused on last-click ROI, with its top marketer admitting it hadn’t been “spending our money effectively”.
Data privacy, sponsorship, online accessibility: 5 interesting stats to start your week
Niamh CarrollWe arm you with all the numbers you need to tackle the week ahead.
Consumer confidence inches up but overall picture ‘remains grey’
Lucy TesserasConsumer confidence increased slightly in March, but as people continue to grapple with sky-high food prices and energy bills there are no “compelling signs” things are going to improve any time soon.
‘All up for grabs’: Which brands will dominate the no and low alcohol market?
Niamh CarrollIn an increasingly cost-conscious consumer environment, there could be an opportunity for private label brands to take share in the no and low alcohol sector, say analysts. But they’ll have to fight off rising competition from both alcohol giants and independent brands alike.
John Lewis Partnership insists transformation plan ‘on track’ despite £234m loss
Molly InnesInflation hit the John Lewis Partnership “like a hurricane”, says chair Sharon White, with “strong sales” at John Lewis offset by declining sales at Waitrose.
Lessons for brands from the metaverse frontline
Marketing Week PartnerThe latest instalment in our series examines what marketers can learn from brands seeing results in the metaverse.