Christmas retail news – Page 30
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NewsAmazon took quarter of entertainment spend in the fourth quarter of 2014
Amazon raked in one in every four pounds spent on entertainment in the last quarter of 2014, as the supermarkets saw their marketshare fall.
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NewsB&M reports strong Christmas as like-for-like sales rise 4.5%
Value chain B&M Bargains has revealed UK like-for-like sales increased 4.5% in the 13 weeks to December 27.
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NewsStaff numbers rise in December after eight consecutive months of decline
The number of full-time retail staff rose 0.9% year on year in December as employers expanded their workforce to meet Christmas demand.
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NewsBlack Friday countdown begins as retailers prepare for this year's frenzy
The countdown to this year’s Black Friday has already begun as retailers race to prepare for the promotions extravaganza that transformed last year’s festive trading pattern.
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NewsDixons Carphone reports record Boxing Day despite Black Friday bonanza
Dixons Carphone boss Sebastian James has revealed Boxing Day sales almost matched Black Friday, allaying fears sales had been pulled forward.
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NewsHalfords like-for-likes surge as shoppers snap up bikes for Christmas
Halfords recorded strong like-for-like growth over Christmas as cycling sales surged with customers buying children’s bikes as presents.
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NewsSupermarket sales volumes rose over Christmas, but value remains flat
The volume of items purchased at UK supermarkets increased for the first time since mid-July, 2013, according to Nielsen data.
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NewsMountain Warehouse's Christmas sales soar on bricks-and-clicks strategy
Mountain Warehouse saw sales soar over the Christmas period, driven by the outdoor clothing retailer’s bricks-and-clicks strategy.
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NewsMothercare boss describes Black Friday event as 'overhyped'
Mothercare chief executive Mark Newton-Jones has described Black Friday as “overhyped” and expects it to “moderate” next year.
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NewsHome Retail boss Walden: ‘Black Friday has created a discounting mentality’
Argos owner Home Retail boss John Walden believes Black Friday has created a “discounting mentality” across the Christmas trading period.
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NewsBonmarché Christmas like-for-likes jump, but gross margin under pressure
Womenswear retailer Bonmarché has posted a jump in Christmas like-for-like sales, but said gross margin remains under pressure.
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NewsSuperGroup plans ecommerce investment after record Christmas online
SuperGroup has posted a “record trading period” online over the Christmas period as the retailer continues to invest in developing its online offer.
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NewsUK online retail sales exceed £100bn for first time in 2014
The latest figures from the IMRG Capgemini e-Retail Sales Index reveal that online sales in the UK exceeded £100bn for the first time in 2014.
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NewsShop Direct plots two weeks of Sales for next Black Friday
Shop Direct boss Alex Baldock has said Black Friday is “here to stay” and that the group is plotting a two-week bonanza for this year’s event.
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NewsShop Direct reports a Very merry Christmas with sales up 4%
Shop Direct has reported a 4% rise in total group sales over Christmas, as the home-shopping group said Black Friday was its busiest trading day on record.
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NewsMcColl's reports 0.9% dip in like-for-like sales over Christmas
McColl’s recorded a 0.9% drop in like-for-like sales in the six weeks to January 11, as it kept 578 convenience stores open on Christmas Day.
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NewsBlack Friday hits December like-for-likes as it pulls forward Christmas sales
The shopping frenzy on Black Friday dented December like-for-like sales, although total food sales grew for the first time since April.
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NewsBlue Inc reports 2.8% rise in like-for-likes over Christmas
Young fashion retailer Blue Inc has recorded a 2.8% rise in like-for-like sales over the Christmas period.
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NewsTesco’s Christmas trading: What the analysts say
Tesco has improved performance over Christmas and unveiled the appointment of Matt Davies as UK boss. Retail Week looks at the analysts’ view.
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NewsTed Baker reports strong Christmas after remaining steadfast on price
Premium fashion brand Ted Baker has reported retail sales up 22.8% in the 8 weeks to January 3 after avoiding promotions before Christmas.