Christmas retail news – Page 34
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NewsArgos launches Christmas gift game inspired by dating apps
Argos has unveiled an online game to help shoppers buy the right Christmas presents that takes inspiration from online dating app Tinder.
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NewsOnline retail sales bounce back in October after poor September
Online retail sales bounced back in October, after a disappointing September, the latest IMRG Capgemini e-Retail Sales Index has revealed.
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NewsBarneys New York collaborates with Baz Luhrmann for Christmas windows
Barneys New York unveiled its Christmas windows on Thursday, with the department store showcasing a winter wonderland spectacle created by film director Baz Luhrmann and his wife, costume designer Catherine Martin.
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NewsFootfall decline spells tough times for Northern Irish retailers
Northern Ireland experienced the sharpest year-on-year footfall decline of any region in the UK in October, figures out today reveal.
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NewsWalmart braced for Christmas "headwinds" as online competition bites
Walmart is preparing for lean Christmas sales despite reporting its first like-for-like sales growth in nearly two years.
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NewsCard Factory reports sales up almost 9% and appoints property director
Card Factory has reported a sales rise of 8.7% over a nine-month period and has named Tim Lloyd property director.
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NewsJohn Lewis reports weekly sales up 5.1% as customers embrace Monty
John Lewis has reported sales of £95.7m this week, up 5.1% on last year, as it unveiled its Christmas campaign featuring Monty the penguin.
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NewsRetailers set for £1.15bn boost from click-and-collect this Christmas
The rising popularity of click-and-collect will lead to retailers pocketing an extra £1.15bn this Christmas, according to a new report.
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NewsToys R Us to launch digital store maps to help with Christmas rush
Toys R Us’s US shops will launch digital store maps that can be accessed via customers’ phones to help them find a specific toy or deal.
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NewsAmazon expects record shopper numbers on Black Friday
Amazon expects to attract record numbers of shoppers to its site on Black Friday this year.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Netto, Tesco, John Lewis and Asda
Retail news round-up on November 6, 2014: Netto retruns to UK, Vince Cable raises concerns over Tesco’s treatment of suppliers, John Lewis and Asda unveil new Christmas ad campaigns
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NewsToy retailers eye bumper Christmas after best sales growth since 2010
Toys retailers are preparing for a bumper Christmas as strong sales momentum is set to continue, according to research firm NPD.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on shop prices, Phones 4u, Homebase and DFS
Retail news round-up on November 5, 2014: Shop price decline; Former Phones 4u directors face investigation; Homebase marketing partnership; DFS ad.
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NewsNearly 70% of retailers believe Christmas will be better than last year
UK retailers believe Christmas will bring better trading than last year owing to an improving economy and healthier year of trading.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Business Rates and John Lewis
Retail news round-up on November 4, 2014: Surge in business rates bill likely; John Lewis launches largest-ever cuddly toys range for Christmas.
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News99p Stores enhances grocery offer as profits rise at the retailer
99p Stores has unveiled rising profits and is preparing to expand its grocery offer in its biggest investment programme.
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NewsConsumer confidence slips as Christmas season approaches
Consumer confidence has edged down again this month, raising concerns for retailers as they enter the critical festive season.
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NewsJohn Lewis boss Street: Black Friday will be huge, convenience will be king
John Lewis boss Andy Street has predicted Black Friday will be bigger than last year and said convenience will be king this Christmas.
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NewsShop Direct gears up for week-long Black Friday bonanza
Shop Direct is set to unleash a week’s worth of promotions during this year’s Black Friday as the group’s personalisation strategy bears fruit.
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NewsIn pictures: Selfridges unveils fairytale-themed Christmas at Oxford Street flagship
Selfridges has launched its ‘storytelling’ Christmas displays that draw inspiration from fairytales including Sleeping Beauty and Hansel and Gretel.