All Black Friday articles – Page 17
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AnalysisAnalysis: Black Friday at Bluewater is a terribly British affair
It’s 7.45am on Black Friday at Bluewater and the stores open early today – in just 15 minutes. But hold on, where is everybody?
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AnalysisBlack Friday: West End shoppers on why they are spending
Black Friday is firmly establishing itself as an online phenomenon, but London’s West End retailers were still anticipating a strong day of sales.
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NewsToday in Retail: Black Friday takes online by storm
Well today’s the day – Black Friday. What many predict will be the biggest shopping day of the year.
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VideoWatch: Black Friday kicks off at Shop Direct
Shop Direct boss Alex Baldock on how Black Friday is taking shape and why it favours the pure-play retailers.
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NewsRetail diary: Asda hits freeze on Black Friday
Asda parodies its past Black Friday carnage, Majestic Wines and Hotel Chocolat get competitive on the rugby field, and Victoria Plum has a heated situation.
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AnalysisCEO viewpoints: The case for and against Black Friday
Retail is divided on whether Black Friday is good or bad for the industry. Here two retail chief executives make their case.
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OpinionBlog: How dedication keeps deliveries on track
Ahead of Black Friday, Hermes’ Carl Lyon looks at the couriers going above and beyond the call of duty to ensure customer fulfilment.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Sports Direct, Asda and more
Retail news round-up: Mike Ashley invites in MPs, Asda steps away from Black Friday, and Edinburgh Woollen Mill not guilty of mislabelling
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AnalysisBlack Friday 2016: Which retailers are doing what?
No longer a day of deals, Black Friday has become a promotional marathon. Here we document retailers’ Black Friday deals and their duration.
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NewsToday in Retail: Growing pains at Mothercare
Despite reporting falling like-for-likes and profits, the boss of Mothercare didn’t appear too rattled.
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NewsLondon’s West End poised for £115m Black Friday bonanza
Retailers in London’s West End are braced for a £115.5m Black Friday spending spree as stores across the region take part in the promotional frenzy.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Does Black Friday have staying power in the UK?
When shoppers burst through Asda’s shop doors on Black Friday in 2014, the US retail phenomenon truly arrived on our shores.
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NewsGoogle adds real-time footfall tracker for Black Friday
Google has launched a footfall tracker to allow Black Friday and Christmas shoppers to check how busy a high street store is in real time.
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VideoWatch: How Dixons Carphone prepares for Black Friday success
Dixons Carphone ecommerce director Stuart Ramage discusses what to expect from Black Friday this year and the retailer’s preparations
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Retail VoiceWhat to expect from Black Friday 2016
As we enter the final few days before Black Friday, Chris Harle from PCA Predict highlights the key trends to watch out for.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Counting the cost of Black Friday
As Black Friday has become a fixture in the UK retail calendar, the cost of doing business for the event has escalated.
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OpinionOpinion: Black Friday may drag spend forward from 2017
This weekend is likely to be one of the busiest of the year for many retailers.
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AnalysisOnline secret shopper: What could Currys do to change?
Retailers are becoming far more sophisticated at managing Black Friday to project their margins, employees and their customers.
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OpinionOpinion: Why Black Friday is struggling in the US
Black Friday’s importance is diminishing in land in which it was born. Conlumino managing director Neil Saunders delves into the reasons why.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Debenhams and Hema
Retail news round-up: Debenhams starts its Black Friday deals and Hema absorbs high import cost