All Christmas articles – Page 68
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NewsStaff numbers rise in December after eight consecutive months of decline
The number of full-time retail staff rose 0.9% year on year in December as employers expanded their workforce to meet Christmas demand.
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NewsBlack Friday countdown begins as retailers prepare for this year's frenzy
The countdown to this year’s Black Friday has already begun as retailers race to prepare for the promotions extravaganza that transformed last year’s festive trading pattern.
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OpinionComment: Lessons in merger success from Dixons Carphone
The successful merger of Dixons and Carphone Warehouse is a reminder to all retailers of the importance of executional excellence.
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OpinionComment: Dixons Carphone - A horse designed by a camel?
Having navigated two sizeable trading humps over the Christmas period, Dixons Carphone is looking like a retail thoroughbred.
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NewsDixons Carphone reports record Boxing Day despite Black Friday bonanza
Dixons Carphone boss Sebastian James has revealed Boxing Day sales almost matched Black Friday, allaying fears sales had been pulled forward.
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OpinionComment: Retailers should see that returned goods mean returning customers
Instead of seeing returns as an inconvenience, retailers should recognise the opportunities a returning customer presents.
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AnalysisDixons Carphone Christmas trading: What the analysts say
Dixons Carphone has reported a strong festive season as it reported group like-for-likes up 7% during a ‘roller coaster’ Christmas. Here’s what the analysts say.
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NewsHalfords like-for-likes surge as shoppers snap up bikes for Christmas
Halfords recorded strong like-for-like growth over Christmas as cycling sales surged with customers buying children’s bikes as presents.
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OpinionBlog: Black Friday – the online sale that is going nowhere
The effect of Black Friday on retailers’ ability to fulfil orders has been well documented, but how retailers and their supply chain respond in 2015 is crucial.
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NewsSupermarket sales volumes rose over Christmas, but value remains flat
The volume of items purchased at UK supermarkets increased for the first time since mid-July, 2013, according to Nielsen data.
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NewsMountain Warehouse's Christmas sales soar on bricks-and-clicks strategy
Mountain Warehouse saw sales soar over the Christmas period, driven by the outdoor clothing retailer’s bricks-and-clicks strategy.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How delivery chaos took the shine off Christmas
Retailers were caught out by high delivery demand over Christmas as Black Friday and Cyber Monday put strain on fulfilment systems.
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NewsMothercare boss describes Black Friday event as 'overhyped'
Mothercare chief executive Mark Newton-Jones has described Black Friday as “overhyped” and expects it to “moderate” next year.
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NewsHome Retail boss Walden: ‘Black Friday has created a discounting mentality’
Argos owner Home Retail boss John Walden believes Black Friday has created a “discounting mentality” across the Christmas trading period.
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NewsBonmarché Christmas like-for-likes jump, but gross margin under pressure
Womenswear retailer Bonmarché has posted a jump in Christmas like-for-like sales, but said gross margin remains under pressure.
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NewsSuperGroup plans ecommerce investment after record Christmas online
SuperGroup has posted a “record trading period” online over the Christmas period as the retailer continues to invest in developing its online offer.
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NewsUK online retail sales exceed £100bn for first time in 2014
The latest figures from the IMRG Capgemini e-Retail Sales Index reveal that online sales in the UK exceeded £100bn for the first time in 2014.
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NewsShop Direct plots two weeks of Sales for next Black Friday
Shop Direct boss Alex Baldock has said Black Friday is “here to stay” and that the group is plotting a two-week bonanza for this year’s event.
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NewsShop Direct reports a Very merry Christmas with sales up 4%
Shop Direct has reported a 4% rise in total group sales over Christmas, as the home-shopping group said Black Friday was its busiest trading day on record.
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AnalysisDebenhams Christmas trading update: What the analysts say
Debenhams posted an improvement in sales over the Christmas period, but profits were hit by clothing discounting. Here’s the analysts’ view.