Christmas retail news – Page 40
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NewsJD Sports posts third-quarter like-for-like sales rise
JD Sports Fashion has recorded a rise in third-quarter like-for-like sales across its fashion and sportswear fascias.
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NewsVideo: Asda teases shoppers with Black Friday TV advert
Asda has marketed Black Friday in the UK for the first time as it aims to entice shoppers with low price deals for electricals in store tomorrow.
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NewsHabitat switches on grumpy robot to help Scrooges shop this Christmas
Shockingly, not everyone is a fan of Christmas.
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NewsVideo: Dixons gears up for tablet Christmas
Dixons expects to sell one million tablets this festive season as the electricals specialist braces itself for an explosion of online deliveries over Christmas.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Tesco, Asos and Christmas price cuts
Retail news round-up November 26, 2013: Tesco losing market share in Ireland, Asos non-executive director departs and small and medium online retailers to cut prices for Christmas
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NewsRetail sales forecast to hit £40.3bn this Christmas
Retail sales are set to grow 3.5% to £40.3bn this Christmas with convenient online delivery options likely to be key in determining where the bulk of shopping is spent.
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NewsJohn Lewis sales exceed £100m for second successive week
John Lewis’ sales rose 2.1% year on year last week as it notched up £111.9m in sales.
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NewsWaitrose Christmas begins as sales rise 6.6%
Waitrose Christmas sales began in earnest last week, rising 6.6% to £119.2m in the week to November 16.
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NewsWaitrose forecast early Christmas as online sales soar
Shoppers have begun Christmas preparations earlier than last year, according to Waitrose, which said online delivery slots for grocery’s busiest day will be filled this week.
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NewsFestive food sales to hit £19bn this Christmas
UK shoppers are expected spend £19bn on food and drink over the festive period, a 3.9% increase on last year.
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NewsAldi's sales rise unabated as 'low-price luxury' Christmas nears
Grocery shoppers will be hunting for luxury at low prices this Christmas after more than a third of British shoppers visited Aldi in the last 12 weeks.
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NewsEBay launches world's first shoppable pantomime
EBay is launching the world’s first shoppable pantomime this Christmas to give theatre-goers festive gifting inspiration.
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NewsSainsbury's boss Justin King forecasts an "own-brand Christmas"
Sainsbury’s chief executive Justin King has forecast an “own-brand Christmas” after private label drove the grocer’s momentum in the lead up to the festive season.
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NewsThousands flock to see Jessie J light up Oxford Street
Singer Jessie J switched on the Oxford Street lights last night (Tuesday) as retailers gear up for the busiest trading period of the year.
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NewsVideo: Sainsbury’s unveils documentary-style Christmas ad
Sainsbury’s has made a radical departure from its usual festive advertising with its new campaign which features videos submitted by ordinary people.
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NewsRoyal Mail introduces free SMS and email alerts for etailers
Royal Mail has introduced free email and SMS delivery notifications services for online retailers which use its services ahead of the busy Christmas period.
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NewsAmazon to launch Sunday deliveries ahead of Christmas rush
Amazon is to launch a pilot service to deliver on Sundays in London over the crucial Christmas period.
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NewsVideo: Asda puts focus on value in Christmas ad
Asda has put value at the centre of its Christmas advertising campaign as it bids to win shoppers from rivals.
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NewsVideo: Tesco digs out home videos for nostalgic Christmas ad
Tesco has struck a nostalgic tone with its Christmas TV advert as the grocer looks to win spend over the vital Christmas period.
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NewsVideo: Morrisons launches Christmas TV ad
Morrisons has launched its Christmas TV advertising campaign featuring presenters Ant and Dec.