Christmas retail news – Page 23
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NewsGrocers set for sales rush after slow start to Christmas
Shoppers are expected to spend a record £4.2bn on food and drink in the week before Christmas Day, despite a sluggish start to the festive trading period.
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NewsData: How high are shoppers’ Christmas delivery demands?
When it comes to Christmas delivery, customers expect more than ever before, according to exclusive Retail Week research.
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NewsAmazon to launch Treasure Truck in the UK
Amazon is launching its Treasure Truck, which gives local shoppers access to exclusive deals, in the UK this month to drive festive sales.
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NewsBlack Friday: Online wins as high street footfall dips
Footfall was “lacklustre” on the high street on Black Friday as shoppers opted to seek deals online this year.
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NewsNext breaks tradition with first Black Friday Sale
Next has confirmed that it will participate in Black Friday for the first time this year with promotions online and in its stores.
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NewsRetailers confident of Christmas spending spree
Half of all retailers expect to register rising revenues this Christmas, despite the turbulent trading environment.
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NewsJohn Lewis electricals sales sparked by Black Friday
Black Friday promotions fuelled a bumper week for John Lewis’ electricals and home technology category last week.
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NewsBlack Friday 2017: Which retailers are doing what?
Black Friday deals are already underway for 2017 as retailers are slashing prices ahead of the main event.
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NewsChristmas spending to fall for first time in five years
Christmas spending is expected to fall for the first time in five years as economic uncertainty and the return of inflation squeeze consumer budgets.
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NewsBlack Friday: Online sales to surge 15% this year
Shoppers will spend 15% more online during the Black Friday period this year than last, according to forecasts by internet trade body IMRG.
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NewsLidl to launch its first ever Black Friday Sale
Lidl is participating in Black Friday for the first time this year, with a Sale that launches on November 23.
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NewsChristmas spending to rise almost 2%, Deloitte forecasts
Shoppers are expected to increase their Christmas spending by 1.8% this year.
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NewsChristmas trading will be 'unforgiving', warns B&M boss
B&M’s chief executive Simon Arora says that the golden quarter would be challenging for retailers that had not nailed their ‘in-store experience, pricing or product.’
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NewsArgos lifts the lid on two-week Black Friday ‘bonanza’
Argos is preparing to push the button on its Black Friday event, which starts in earnest tomorrow and will run for a fortnight.
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NewsDixons Carphone kicks off longest Black Friday Sale yet
Dixons Carphone has today pushed the button on its longest ever Black Friday event with the launch of an extended ‘Why Wait’ campaign.
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NewsSainsbury’s Coupe allays Christmas slowdown fears
Sainsbury’s boss Mike Coupe has played down fears of a shopper spending slowdown this Christmas, but admitted the golden quarter will be “difficult to predict”.
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NewsWest End retailers poised for Christmas spending spree
Retailers across London’s West End are set to profit from a Christmas spending spree as international shoppers snap up Brexit bargains.
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NewsThe Entertainer adds festive cheer to website with AI
The Entertainer has partnered with tech consultancy Red Ant to create an AI-driven online chat service with a difference.
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NewsToday in retail: What a week of deals means for retail
Retailers across the industry have been nothing if not proactive this week, unveiling deals and partnerships aplenty.
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NewsToday in retail: Selfridges kick-starts Christmas
Today, Selfridges got the festive season started earlier than ever before with the launch of its Christmas shop – 147 days before the big day.