Category: Retail

Opening Doors this Christmas

With 2020 running in to the final quarter, it’s pretty fair to say that Christmas feels like it’s approaching far sooner than previously – as we look for a reason to celebrate.  Far from taking each other for granted, a time to reflect, and cherish the people and things we love, while allowing a little…
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Escapade PR Announces Partnership with Smart Works Reading

Escapade PR is excited to announce that it will partnering with the amazing charity Smart Works, and supporting its Reading branch on a number of its incentives to help women into work, in the Thames Valley area. Who is Smart Works you ask? They are a UK charity who were named Social Action Charity of…
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Did Eating Out really Help Out?

Although many people in the UK became ‘fakeaway’ masters during lockdown, it just wasn’t quite the same as popping to your local fast food joint for that cheeky “double cheese.” The kids were crying out for their happy meals and parents were desperate for a break from the challenges of cooking everyday for the whole…
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What are we searching for during this pandemic?

As our “new normal” continues to evolve week by week within the COVID-19 pandemic, understandably, so has our search interests. How we are living has significantly changed, and the information, products and services we are seeking to know more about are following suit. Gyms are closed, so search for equipment in up by 70%. The…
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IS VISITING SHOPS HIGH ON YOUR AGENDA?

The Government has recently announced that from June 15 2020, all non-essential retailers such as fashion, bookshops, home and beauty, will be allowed to open their doors once again. However, it will be a very different experience for everyone when they visit their local high street or shopping centre. Social distancing measures will be in…
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Buying Local in Lockdown?

It’s week nine of lockdown in the UK, and how many couriers have you made friends with? The postman has become my best friend, my food is delivered by a landscape gardener desperate to help the community, and I see the Amazon man more than anyone I know – and I’m not alone, right? A…
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Brits get loved up for Valentine’s!

With Valentine’s day just around the corner, many of us Brits will be flocking to the shops to buy our loved ones a special gift in order to celebrate the day. From cards, flowers and chocolates to evening’s out and lingerie, there is no shortage of options for the perfect loved up day. In fact,…
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New Year Hangover for Retailers

Are you back in the office and embracing 2020, or still feeling a bit foggy?  Wouldn’t it be nice if someone was responsible for delivering cheese and biscuits, chocolate, or even a gin to your desk? While you might be struggling to get into the new year spirit, spare a thought for the UK’s retailers…
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RETAIL TOPS BRAND HEALTH RANKINGS IN 2019

This week saw the release of the 2019 YouGov Brand Health ranking, and if like me, you love a list, then this is definitely one for you. 2019 has been good news for retail pr with department store John Lewis topping the chart for the second year running – with a hat tip to its…
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