Christmas retail news – Page 29
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NewsAmazon Marketplace predicts UK businesses to surpass £1.4bn in 2015
Amazon predicts UK businesses selling goods on its Marketplace platform will hit the £1.4bn sales mark this year as a bumper Christmas looms.
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NewsBlack Friday effect on Christmas trading to be bigger than ever this year
Black Friday has fundamentally changed the shape of Christmas trade and this year’s festive shopping trend is set to be even more pronounced.
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NewsInfographic: John Lewis celebrates first £100m sales week of peak period
Sales at John Lewis department stores broke through the £100m barrier last week, boosted by homewares, as peak trading got under way.
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NewsMothercare boss Mark Newton-Jones blasts industry's embrace of Black Friday
Mothercare boss Mark Newton-Jones has blasted the industry’s embrace of Black Friday and says the retailer will only participate “in a light fashion”.
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NewsRetail Diary: Morrisons tackles wardrobe nightmares before Christmas
Morrisons tackles Santa’s wardrobe nightmares before Christmas, as Burberry boss Bailey swaps clothes for Christmas trees.
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NewsTopman employs projection mapping tech for 3D-animated Christmas display
Topman is using projection mapping technology to create a constantly evolving Christmas window display featuring 3D animations.
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NewsData: John Lewis Christmas ad clocks up more than 6 million views on YouTube
Data: John Lewis’ latest Christmas advert, unveiled last Friday, has already generated more than 6 million views on YouTube.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on John Lewis, Argos and Booths
Retail news round-up on November 6, 2015: John Lewis unveils £7m Christmas TV advert, Argos launches own same-day delivery and Booths’ solid results.
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NewsAmazon offers free same-day delivery to Prime members in Southeast
Amazon has launched same-day delivery to Prime members across 1 million items in London and parts of Hertfordshire and Berkshire.
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NewsCurrys PC World launches first ever Christmas brand campaign
Currys PC World is launching its first ever Christmas brand campaign with a comedic ad featuring Hollywood star Jeff Goldblum.
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NewsNotonthehighstreet.com takes aim at rivals with biggest Christmas campaign
Notonthehighstreet.com has launched its biggest ever Christmas marketing campaign that takes aim at its more traditional retail rivals.
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NewsChristmas retail sales expected to jump 2.5% to £42bn, Mintel finds
UK retail sales are projected to increase 2.5% year on year in December to £42bn, according to market research firm Mintel
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NewsShoppers to spend £420 each on Christmas with West End set for £2.3bn spree
Consumers plan to spend more than £400 each on Christmas shopping this year, with retailers in London’s West End poised for a £2.3bn bonanza.
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NewsSelfridges opens Christmas shop to capitalise on summer tourist trade
Selfridges has claimed to be the first department store in the world to open its 2015 Christmas shop as it bids to capitalise on summer tourist trade.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Selfridges and Dixons Carphone
Retail news round-up on August 4, 2015: Selfridges first to open Christmas store and Dixons Carphone to sell Phone House Portugal.
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NewsChristmas in July: Health and beauty picks
Smellies and make-up are always a popular present for loved ones at Christmas. Here we present a pick of what Superdrug, John Lewis and Feelunique are offering up
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NewsChristmas in July: Homewares picks
What will be a hit in the homewares space this Christmas? Here we present a selection of items from John Lewis and Lakeland.
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NewsAsda poised for festive fight with discounters to win back customers
Asda is prepared for a festive fight with the discounters and believes shoppers will return to the supermarket giant this Christmas.
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NewsAsos reports dip in profits as it ploughs cash into global distribution
Asos reported a record Christmas for sales, but its profits dipped as the etailer invested in its international capabilities.
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NewsSuperGroup chief operating officer Susanne Given steps down
SuperGroup chief operating officer Susanne Given has stepped down from the retailer’s board and will leave the company in the summer.