News, events, case studies and podcasts from across the True community.
Ahead of the UCI Gravel World Championships in October in Veneto, Ribble, launches its new Stone Collection Gravel Bikes which will debut at the competition by four Ribble Collective Riders. One of these riders is Maddy Nutt who shares her journey from working in finance to the podiuming at the Earth Series and being selected for team GB for the Gravel Worlds.
Liverpool ONE is looking for innovative solutions to further elevate the customer experience to ensure the open-air destination is a must-visit for those who love to shop, eat, drink, be entertained and relax.
In today's ever-evolving advertising landscape, retail media networks are making waves. As Helen Thomas mentioned in the FT this morning, "the idea of 'retail media' is an old one." As the adage goes, everything old is new again, however this time round, the difference is how digital has unlocked new areas of growth.
Jitty, backed by former Deliveroo employees, aims to revolutionize home buying with its comprehensive suite of AI-powered tools. True invests in Jitty out of its VC fund.
We are pleased to announce our strategic investment in Apparel Brands Limited (ABL), a UK-headquartered business specialising in the sourcing, design and distribution of Branded apparel and accessories to third parties and through its network of directly operated websites, as well as the licensing and development of branded apparel through its intellectual property portfolio.
There are countless factors currently affecting online retailers. From trying to navigate the post-Covid decline in ecommerce penetration to the wider retail landscape facing a storm of downward-demand and supply-side pressures. Innovation Analyst, Molly Walsh, has delved into the world of online customer retention. She has identified five key aspects of the customer journey and how retailers can utilise technology to prevent customer abandonment online.
Founded in 2020, COAT Paints was established by founders Rob Green and Rob Abrahams to revolutionise the paint industry, fueled by their dissatisfaction with environmental impact. We invested in COAT in 2021 out of our VC fund. Check out their recent interview with The Retail Bulletin.
Inflation has been making headlines for more than a year but retailers now need to be alert to the risks of deflation, warns True’s Matt Truman
Byng-Thorne's experience in digital, retail, and tech to add value to True portfolio companies.
We've expanded our innovation offering to include a new proposition - Amplify - designed to democratise access to innovation advisory for growing consumer businesses (£15m+ revenue yearly).
We are excited to announce a partnership with the British Retail Consortium (BRC), the lead trade association for UK retailers. This collaboration will allow BRC members to access cutting-edge technology and foster innovation through True's expertise and network.
Our VC team have been immersed in the vibrant European start-up and VC ecosystem, attending three major conferences over the past couple of weeks. While Mike represented us at SuperVenture in Berlin, Joe and Michanne were actively involved in London Tech Week (LTW) and VivaTech in Paris.
This week, London Tech Week took over the Queen Elizabeth II Centre in Victoria. This blog delves deeper into one of the key themes - digital and AI, highlighting the imperative for corporates to embrace digital transformation, prioritise mental health, and foster a culture of innovation.
This week, London Tech Week took over the Queen Elizabeth II Centre in Victoria. This blog delves deeper into one of the key themes - climate change, focusing on the transition to a net zero economy, decarbonisation, biodiversity conservation, and the circular economy.
The Cotswold Company has revamped its senior management team with the appointments of Jim Sharp as chairman and Matt Pollington as chief marketing officer.