All Christmas articles – Page 47
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VideoWatch: Very launches animated Christmas advert
Very has unveiled its Christmas advertising campaign, which features a schoolgirl, Elsie, who dreams of being an astronaut.
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VideoWatch: Argos focuses on fulfilment in Christmas advert
Argos has used this year’s Christmas advert to hammer home its convenience credentials by highlighting its click-and-collect and same-day delivery propositions.
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VideoWatch: Fortnum & Mason unveils first-ever Christmas ad
Fortnum & Mason has lifted the lid on its first-ever Christmas advert, which focuses on the iconic retailer’s history and provenance.
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OpinionOpinion: Are retailers still beholden to the ‘golden’ quarter?
We all know the run-up to Christmas marks a busy time for many retailers, and arguably Black Friday has extended the Christmas trading period and added to that burden – especially when it comes to managing margins.
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DataData: A quarter of shoppers will cut spending this Christmas
One in four shoppers will spend less this Christmas, exclusive new research from Retail Week has revealed.
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AnalysisCharlie Mayfield on discounting, 'no deal' and Dominic Raab
Sir Charlie Mayfield presided over presenting the worst first-half results in decades for John Lewis this morning but came out fighting.
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AnalysisIn pictures: The products and trends of Christmas 2018
In an ultra-competitive retail environment, the golden quarter is make or break for many, but what products and trends will win out?
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AnalysisHow chatbots have brought Marks & Spencer to a new audience
In a fast-paced digital environment where the competition is just one click away, offering a great customer experience is important.
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NewsAldi advert banned for 'promoting alcohol' to children
Aldi has defended one of its Christmas adverts featuring Kevin the Carrot after it was banned for “promoting alcohol” to under-18s.
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NewsPoundland ‘naughty elf’ campaign banned by regulator
Poundland’s risqué Christmas ad campaign must not appear on social media sites in its current form, the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has ruled.
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AnalysisThe winners and losers of Christmas 2017
The golden quarter was a tale of two halves as sales rocketed at some retailers while others fell behind, with clear lessons to be learnt for 2018.
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NewsFindel sales rise bolstered by 'record Christmas'
Findel has reported an uplift in sales driven by a strong performance across Black Friday and Christmas and rising customer numbers.
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NewsAsos sales soar driven by 'exceptional' UK performance
Asos sales skyrocketed in the first four months of its financial year, bolstered by growing momentum in its UK division.
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AnalysisRetail Week Live: Is it time for a discounting detox?
If there was one overarching trend to emerge from retail’s Christmas 2017, it was discounting.
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OpinionOpinion: Did the blockbuster Christmas ads work?
Love or hate them, Christmas ads are the UK’s Super Bowl commercial. And big bucks are involved, too.
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NewsDunelm registers rise in golden quarter revenues
Dunelm has hailed an increase in sales and market share during its golden quarter, despite margin pressures.
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NewsShop Direct names interim CEO as Christmas sales spike
Shop Direct has named group finance director Derek Harding as its interim chief executive following a spike in Christmas sales.
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NewsMatalan claims festive success amid ‘volatile’ market
Matalan unveiled an uptick in festive profits and sales driven by the success of its online division.
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NewsAsda claims Christmas supermarket sales crown
New Asda boss Roger Burnley proclaimed victory in the Christmas sales battle, with like-for-likes exceeding those reported by its big four rivals.
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NewsFortnum & Mason Christmas sales up despite ‘uncertainty’
Fortnum & Mason has posted strong festive sales rises driven by its travel and ecommerce arms and against a backdrop of “financial uncertainty” for shoppers.