All Christmas articles – Page 66
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OpinionBlog: Peak trading preparation for retail supply chains
With the peak trading season just around the corner, how prepared are retail supply chains for the spending event of the year?
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OpinionAs Black Friday looms retailers must be prepared to manage expectations
Whether you like it or not, Black Friday is here to stay and retailers must ready themselves for an even bigger event this year.
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VideoWatch: Why Selfridges has opened a Christmas store in its flagship
Selfridges has opened a 3,000 sq ft festive space four months ahead of Christmas, as it targets tourists in the capital.
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OpinionBlog: Preparation is key when planning for an extended peak
Retailers and carriers should already be into their peak planning, and need to understand it now starts earlier than ever before, says Hermes sales and marketing director Mark Pettit
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OpinionComment: Selfridges' Christmas shop opening enhances 'maverick' reputation
Selfridges’ move to open its Christmas shop in August is entirely in keeping with its now established reputation as a maverick retailer.
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GalleryImage gallery: Selfridges opens Christmas shop – four months ahead of the big day
Selfridges has laid claim to being the first department store to open its Christmas shop this year, more than 140 days before the event.
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NewsSelfridges opens Christmas shop to capitalise on summer tourist trade
Selfridges has claimed to be the first department store in the world to open its 2015 Christmas shop as it bids to capitalise on summer tourist trade.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Selfridges and Dixons Carphone
Retail news round-up on August 4, 2015: Selfridges first to open Christmas store and Dixons Carphone to sell Phone House Portugal.
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NewsChristmas in July: Health and beauty picks
Smellies and make-up are always a popular present for loved ones at Christmas. Here we present a pick of what Superdrug, John Lewis and Feelunique are offering up
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NewsChristmas in July: Homewares picks
What will be a hit in the homewares space this Christmas? Here we present a selection of items from John Lewis and Lakeland.
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AnalysisChristmas in July: Top electricals picks
Electrical retailers are banking on audio purchases, wearables and kitchen gadgets being high up consumers’ wishlists this Christmas.
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AnalysisChristmas in July: Top fashion picks
It will be a glitter-filled, metallic-laden party season this Christmas if the stylish numbers on display at retailers’ July press days are anything to go by.
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AnalysisChristmas in July: Top festive foods
Food is arguably the most important part of Christmas and retailers have upped their game this year in a bid to win over festive shoppers.
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AnalysisChristmas in July: Top toy picks
This Christmas, children’s wishlists will be driven by hotly anticipated film releases and tie-ins with favourite kids’ TV shows.
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NewsAsda poised for festive fight with discounters to win back customers
Asda is prepared for a festive fight with the discounters and believes shoppers will return to the supermarket giant this Christmas.
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OpinionRetail surgery: How retailers can avoid the common glitches that happen at Christmas
Christmas may be months away but rigorous preparation for the period is essential – particularly in light of the popularity of Black Friday.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Start preparing for the logistical minefield around seasonal peaks
Trading peaks such as Black Friday and Christmas put a strain on fulfilment strategies. Here is how retailers can prepare.
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NewsAsos reports dip in profits as it ploughs cash into global distribution
Asos reported a record Christmas for sales, but its profits dipped as the etailer invested in its international capabilities.
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OpinionRetail surgery: How can I use technology to prepare for Black Friday?
Black Friday has become established as the starting pistol of the Christmas shopping season.
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NewsSainsbury's Christmas campaign fourth most complained about ad of 2014
Sainsbury’s ad featuring a First World War Christmas truce football match was the fourth most complained about ad of last year.