All Littlewoods articles
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News
The Very Group is set to appoint bankers as it eyes £2.5bn sale
The Very Group is lining up banks to handle a strategic review of the business that could potentially lead to a sale in the range of £2.5bn.
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Analysis
Half a century of savings: How Primark has shaped the British high street and its plans for the future
As Primark celebrates its 50th anniversary on the British high street, UK retail director Kari Rodgers speaks to Retail Week about the evolution and expansion of the business over the past five decades and how it plans to continue on an upward trajectory.
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Video
Watch: Very’s Christmas ad ‘celebrates every little moment’
Very has launched its Christmas campaign, encouraging viewers to embrace “every single moment” in the lead up to Christmas.
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News
Shop Direct moves Littlewoods campaign spend to digital-only
Shop Direct has launched an online-only advertising campaign for Littlewoods.
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News
Shop Direct launches agile customer service innovation team
Shop Direct has appointed a specialist, 20-strong team of advisers to help drive innovations across its customer service division.
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News
Shop Direct toasts ‘record’ Christmas sales
Shop Direct has hailed a “record” Christmas performance as its largest retail brand, Very, powered the group’s performance.
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News
Shop Direct hires former Wonga boss in board reshuffle
Shop Direct has appointed the former UK boss of Wonga to head its financial services business as part of an executive board reshuffle.
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Video
Watch: Littlewoods launches circus-themed Christmas ad
Littlewoods has adopted a circus theme for its 2018 Christmas advert with clowns, acrobats and a ringmaster featuring in the campaign.
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News
Shop Direct to axe Littlewoods Clearance, 150 jobs at risk
Shop Direct plans to shutter its Littlewoods Clearance division, which markets unsold stock from across the group’s retail brands, next February.
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News
Shop Direct ecommerce boss Jonathan Wall exits
Shop Direct’s group ecommerce director Jonathan Wall is leaving the pureplay retailer after seven years, Retail Week can reveal.
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News
Shop Direct to open staff hub in London’s Victoria
Shop Direct will open an office in London in a bid to attract more talent and develop its technological capabilities.
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Data
Data: Top 50 retailers by online traffic in the UK
Retail Week exclusive: Department stores enjoy positive results in IMRG’s quarterly ranking of the top 50 retailers by website traffic.
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Opinion
Opinion: C&A, Littlewoods, BHS… don’t let it happen to M&S
Here’s a little brain teaser for you. Complete the following sequence: C&A, Littlewoods, Woolworths, BHS and…?
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News
Sainsbury’s execs appointed commercial bosses following Argos acquisition
Sainsbury’s online director and head of clothing will helm commercial strategy across Sainsbury’s and Argos following the merger.
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News
Shop Direct profits jump as technology investments pay off
Shop Direct reported a jump in underlying full-year pre-tax profits and a rise in sales as the etailer reaped the benefits of technology investments.
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Data
Data: The top 50 retailers by online traffic in the UK
June 2016: Amazon tops IMRG’s quarterly ranking of the top 50 retailers by website traffic.
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News
Shop Direct hires customer intelligence director to bolster its use of data
Shop Direct has hired its first customer intelligence director to improve personalisation across its online fascias.
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News
Very targets further growth with launch of own fashion brand
Shop Direct-owned Very has unveiled its own fashion brand, V by Very, as it looks to make further strides in the clothing market.
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News
Shop Direct group customer director Dene Jones exits etailer
Shop Direct group customer director Dene Jones has parted company with the business after two and a half years, Retail Week can reveal.
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News
Shop Direct steps into the future after a 'historic year'
Shop Direct was named The OC&C Strategy Consultants Pure-Play Etailer of the Year after scrapping its catalogue and focusing on ecommerce.