All Christmas articles – Page 3
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DataExclusive data: Food, beauty and electricals retailers poised to win this Christmas
New research shows food and beauty retailers are forecast to achieve the highest sales values this Golden Quarter, alongside a welcome recovery for the electricals sector
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Opinion‘Surge in weight loss wonder drugs has confused the future of consumption’
This week, grocery analysts Kantar signalled a potential link between the use of weight loss medication and a fall in grocery volumes. Charlotte Hardie believes that the drugs’ adoption could have profound implications for retailers
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NewsJob cut fears spark jump in retail staff working while unwell
The number of retail staff going into work while feeling unwell has soared to an 18-month high, while wellbeing levels have plummeted, Retail Week can reveal.
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AnalysisLessons from London: How Ocado is using urban warehouses to fulfil customer demand
Customers are always demanding more from retailers, and this is especially true of flexible delivery.
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Retail VoiceHow leveraging AI can help make next Christmas a cracker
As the retail sector continues to recover from a challenging Christmas period, Wipro’s Prabhu Ramaiah examines how intelligent technology can play a key role in navigating a complex market
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Opinion‘The vibecession is lingering but things should be more positive heading into summer’
The retail landscape is likely to remain challenging but it’s also ripe with opportunities for those willing to pivot towards growth, believes PwC’s Lisa Hooker
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NewsWatches of Switzerland holds guidance as luxury jewellery market stabilises
Watches of Switzerland has held its FY25 guidance following “good trading” over the Christmas period in the UK and US.
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NewsJohn Lewis and Waitrose ‘missed sales targets’ in the run-up to Christmas
John Lewis Partnership is reported to have recorded lower sales and profits than expected in the lead-up to Christmas.
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NewsCastore scores big over Christmas with ‘strongest ever sales performance’
Sportswear brand Castore has enjoyed a “record Christmas” hailing its “strongest ever trading performance” over the period.
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NewsJollyes sales soar as it embarks everyday low pricing model
Jollyes has posted strong Christmas trading results alongside a new commitment to shun loyalty prices for a new everyday-low-pricing model.
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NewsBurberry has seen a decline in sales as it continues transformation plan
Luxury retailer Burberry has reported a decline in sales but believes its strategic transformation plan will deliver profitable growth in the long-term.
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Opinion‘Why we are more downbeat on the UK retail outlook’
It’s hard to believe how the mood music of shoppers and retailers has changed since last year’s general election, observes Shore Capital’s Clive Black
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NewsPoundland suffers sales plunge in Christmas quarter
Value specialist Poundland’s like-for-likes fell in the Christmas quarter, parent Pepco reported.
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NewsDunelm posts ‘solid’ sales growth in challenging conditions
Homewares powerhouse Dunelm has reported a “solid performance” in what it described as a “challenging” and “volatile trading environment.
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NewsFortnum & Mason outlines investment plans after profits and Christmas sales climb
Landmark department store business Fortnum & Mason intends to invest in a raft of initiatives after reporting a strong annual and Christmas performance.
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NewsSosandar has announced new stores after Christmas revenue dip
Sosandar is marching ahead with store expansion despite a dip in revenue over Christmas.
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NewsSainsbury’s unveils staff pay rise as Christmas sales climb
Sainsbury’s has reported a food market share gain for the fifth consecutive Christmas as shoppers turned to it for ”quality, value and service”.
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NewsRetail share prices battered despite strong Christmas performances
Leading retailers’ share prices have taken a hammering despite some of the biggest names posting strong Christmas performances.
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AnalysisHow M&S achieved a ‘record’ Christmas – and where there’s room for improvement
Marks & Spencer’s Christmas performance beat expectations. We look at what lay behind success, where the retailer thinks it could do better and the outlook for 2025
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InterviewQ&A: Tesco boss on customer sentiment, Christmas and dealing with increased costs
On a day that Tesco delivered the results of its “biggest ever Christmas”, chief executive Ken Murphy and chief financial officer Imran Nawaz spoke to the press about how customers behaved during the busy festive period, and how the grocery giant will deal with mounting costs.