All Black Friday articles – Page 19
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NewsWave of insolvencies predicted as retailers face perfect storm
A “perfect storm” of high discounting and a lacklustre golden quarter could cause multiple insolvencies in the new year, experts have warned.
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NewsRetailers poised for rush on stores as online Christmas delivery cut-offs loom
Retailers are poised for a last-minute rush to stores in the next four days as online delivery cut-offs loom.
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NewsRetailers poised for bumper sales as shoppers make last-minute dash to shops
Retailers are braced for a stampede as last-minute shoppers are set to send tills ringing to the tune of £5.9bn over four days from Saturday.
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NewsBlack Friday boosts retail sales volumes up 5% in November
Retail sales volumes increased 5% in November as customers rushed online to take part in the Black Friday Sales extravaganza.
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OpinionOpinion: Dixons Carphone flags changing shape of seasonal trading
The latest results from Dixons Carphone demonstrate how the retail landscape of the all-important golden quarter continues to shift.
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OpinionOpinion: How to cut through the noise and win consumer spend at Christmas
With less than two weeks till Christmas, retailers are vying for last-minute spend and one of the big differentiators is customer experience.
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NewsOne in three plan to spend less in January Sales after Black Friday binge
A third of shoppers say they will spend less in the January Sales because of pre-Christmas events such as Black Friday, according to a poll.
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NewsRetail footfall sinks as shoppers log on for Black Friday deals
Retail footfall dropped 2.1% in November as shoppers chose to take advantage of Black Friday deals online rather than head to stores.
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OpinionBlog: Black Friday success provides foundation for productive peak
Carrier Hermes’ chief operating officer Martijn de Lange shares the company’s secret to a successful peak – it’s all in the planning.
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NewsInfographic: John Lewis sales rise as Black Friday promotions wind down
John Lewis sales were buoyed by online revenue as customers grabbed the last Black Friday bargains and looked ahead to Christmas.
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OpinionOpinion: Retailers should take heart despite golden quarter woes
Reports of disappointing trading in November after Black Friday weekend do not bode badly for retail in the countdown to Christmas.
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AnalysisAnalysis: The fulfilment challenge as Black Friday moves online
As Black Friday shifts online, retailers are feeling the pressure and looking to more efficient and creative ways to deliver products.
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NewsShoppers continue to shun physical stores in favour of online bargains
Black Friday and Cyber Monday kept shoppers away from stores last week as footfall fell 2.7%, according to data from analyst Springboard.
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NewsChristmas retail sales could jump 4% after Black Friday disappoints
Retail sales could grow by up to 4% in December and surpass the £42.5bn mark, market research firm Mintel has predicted today.
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AnalysisAnalysis: November Retail Sales Monitor, sector by sector
Retail sales fell 0.4% on a like-for-like basis as Black Friday promotions failed to bring an expected boost to sluggish November spending.
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OpinionJacqueline Gold: Retailers should challenge the perception of Black Friday
Retailers have a responsibility to confront the cynicism surrounding promotional events such as Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
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NewsAsda boss Clarke: Shunning Black Friday one of best decisions we've made
Asda chief executive Andy Clarke said steering clear of Black Friday was one of the best decisions the grocer has made all year.
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NewsBlack Friday spend spreads as retailers run extended promotional periods
includeRetailers’ plans to avoid a pinch point on Black Friday paid off as MasterCard data showed strong sales ahead of the event.
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NewsHigh street sales slump 4.3% in November after Black Friday 'damp squib'
High street sales slumped 4.3% in November after the ‘damp squib’ of Black Friday saw footfall tumble while trade shifted online.
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VideoThe Retail Week: Black Friday, grocery movements and Christmas shopping
Catch up on this week’s big retail stories with analysis from content editor Nicola Harrison and news editor James Wilmore.