Boohoo pulls down ‘fashion’ masks after PPE outrage
Online retailer Boohoo appears to have scrapped a range of Covid-19 face masks it was marketing as fashion accessories following…
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Positive vibes: Four brands beating the Covid-19 blues
Further evidence has emerged that consumers do not want brands to ditch their advertising activity during the coronavirus pandemic, with…
Nectar targets 19 million to donate points to virus fund
Some 19 million Nectar loyalty scheme members are being urged to donate their points to support those in need during…
Next forced to shutter site just hours after reopening
Next has learned the hard way that British consumers are crazy for “non-essential” shops to reopen after being forced to…
Co-op axes Easter egg ad for FareShare food scheme
The Co-op is ramping up its response to the Covid-19 pandemic by scrapping its annual Easter egg campaign and donating…
ICO warns supermarkets over Covid-19 data retention
Any thoughts supermarkets had of adding the data they have received on vulnerable patients to their own marketing databases have…
John Lewis and Co-op set up community support plans
Retailers John Lewis Partnership and Co-op are launching community schemes in an effort to tackle the coronavirus pandemic and provide…
Toolstation eyes brand rebuild with Krow appointment
Toolstation, the Travis Perkins-owned supplier of tools, accessories and building supplies to the trade and DIY lovers, has appointed Mission…
Morrisons overhauls data strategy for marketing boost
UK retailer Morrisons is aiming to cosy up to its suppliers by handing over more data from its customer loyalty…
Toy retailer builds data pool after £13.5m ELC acquistion
Toy and craft retailer The Entertainer, which last year acquired the Early Learning Centre (ELC) from Mothercare in a £13.5m…