Niamh Carroll

Simon Groves joins Barclays after almost 25 years working at O2, and will report into former O2 colleague Nina Bibby at the bank.

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Pernod Ricard UK has appointed brand director Liam Murphy to lead its marketing function, with predecessor Leanne Banks moving to work for the business's Scotch whisky brand Chivas Brothers.

John Lewis has made its biggest-ever investment in marketing as it seeks to redress value perceptions about the brand, and relaunches its 'Never Knowingly Undersold' promise.

Aperol has quintupled in growth over the past decade, but the brand is not looking to innovate into new flavours or cocktails, instead choosing to go all-in on delivering its "perfect serve" to consumers.

The Fifty Shades of Grey actor will star in an ad revealing his passion for cold water swimming next month, as the brand continues to encourage consumers to enjoy a break with Diet Coke.

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The homeware retailer has driven more small-ticket purchases this year, as it increased volume sales by 6.2% and sales value by 4.1%.