Christmas retail news – Page 6
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NewsGreggs sales soar driven by digital channels and extended trading hours
Greggs reported a surge in sales helped by the growing popularity of the brand and ”greater availability through digital channels and extended trading hours.”
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NewsSainsbury’s sales rise as grocery volumes grow
Sainsbury’s grocery volumes increase for the fourth consecutive Christmas reflecting “great value and service” and a “positive customer response” to the grocer’s first-ever Nectar Price Christmas.
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NewsB&M sales rise on back of strong general merchandise volume
Value group B&M has reported an increase in sales over the third quarter.
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NewsMajestic raises glass to ‘best-ever Christmas’
The UK’s largest specialist wine retailer, Majestic, has toasted its “best-ever Christmas” performance, with sales jumping by 8.1% over the period.
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NewsLidl reports record-breaking Christmas
Lidl has reported a record-breaking Christmas trading period, as sales of its Deluxe own-brand products flew off the shelves.
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NewsNovember sales boost reflects ‘tactical’ spending ahead of Christmas
Retail sales increased in November, helped by Black Friday and “increased spending in the run-up to Christmas each year”, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
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NewsRetail hopes rest on big Christmas weekend ahead of ‘new year’s chill’
Retailers are holding out hope for a last big weekend of trading ahead of Christmas Day, despite the economic outlook being decidedly gloomy.
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NewsMajestic awards employees extra festive day off
Specialist wine retailer Majestic is rewarding employees with additional time off during the Christmas and New Year period.
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NewsCurrys boss Baldock optimistic about Christmas as customers ‘treat themselves’
Currys chief executive Alex Baldock said customers have been “treating themselves” this year and he was positive about the festive season.
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NewsAsda faces lorry driver strikes over Christmas
Driver strikes at grocery giant Asda are threatening to cause food shortages during the peak Christmas trading period.
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NewsLululemon hails strong ‘early performance’ ahead of Christmas
Sportswear retailer Lululemon has posted a “strong” third quarter and hailed its “early performance” ahead of the peak Christmas trading period as the brand continues to resonate with shoppers globally.
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NewsJohn Lewis and Waitrose to close stores on Boxing Day
John Lewis and Waitrose stores across the UK will close on Christmas Day and Boxing Day, while New Year’s Day hours will vary across the group’s branches.
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NewsWilko and The Range to close all stores on Boxing Day
Wilko and The Range will close all of their 200-plus stores on Boxing Day to give its staff a “well-earned break” over the festive period.
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NewsSuperdrug launches early Sale ahead of Christmas
Superdrug has announced early reductions on Christmas gifting ahead of January as it commits to making the holiday more affordable and accessible to customers.
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NewsGrocery sales to hit £13bn for first time in December
Grocery sales are expected to surpass £13bn for the first time this December as “the scene is set for record-breaking spend through the supermarket tills this Christmas”.
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NewsMarks & Spencer announces extended Christmas trading hours
Marks & Spencer has announced that 400 of its stores will be open until 10pm between the 18th and 22nd of December as customers make their last-minute Christmas dash.
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NewsAldi invests £12m in slashing prices on 180 Christmas products
Aldi has announced a £12m investment on prices, lowering the cost of 180 Christmas products by an average of 20%.
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NewsLidl predicts ‘record-breaking Christmas’ as customers stock up early
Lidl expects a “record-breaking Christmas” trading period, with footfall to stores jumping 11% in the past six weeks.
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NewsMore shoppers targeting Black Friday deals for Christmas shopping
More than four times the number of shoppers plan to do the majority of their Christmas shopping this Black Friday weekend this year compared to 2022.
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NewsWHSmith boss optimistic for festive season as ‘Christmas always comes’
WHSmith chief executive Carl Cowling has said its high street stores are “set up” for an increase in footfall over Christmas.