All Christmas articles – Page 90
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NewsAsos reveals "very strong" performance in December as sales rocket
Online fashion giant Asos’ retail sales rocketed 41% to £78m across its Christmas trading period, as the UK division posted “particularly strong” trading in December.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Retailers’ new Sales strategies to meet consumer demand
Promotional activity has altered over the past few years. Retailers push online discounts and break from traditional January Sales, so what’s the best tactic to pursue?
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NewsFrench Connection posts like-for-like slump as it delays Sale
French Connection delivered a 2.9% like-for-like slump in the 24 weeks to January 12, pulled down by the premium fashion retailer delaying its festive Sale by one week.
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NewsGoldsmiths owner Aurum posts 9% like-for-like growth over Christmas
Aurum, owner of jewellers Goldsmiths and Mappin & Webb, posted a 9% jump in UK like-for-likes in the Christmas trading period driven by watch sales.
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NewsBurberry like-for-likes up 6% in third quarter driven by outerwear
Luxury fashion brand Burberry generated a 6% jump in like-for-likes for its third quarter to December 31, helped by a “strong” performance in the run-up to Christmas.
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OpinionComment: Who won the Christmas battle on the high street?
This week has been an eventful week for UK retail. Despite weak overall figures from the BRC there have been some clear winners and losers over the Christmas period.
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NewsFewer promotions lead to Matalan Christmas sales fall
Matalan’s total sales fell 1.5% across the Christmas trading period, following a 4% sales slump in its third quarter, as the retailer cut back on discounting.
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OpinionComment: M&S - the curious incident of the results in the night-time
The extraordinary mid-evening conference call on Wednesday night, when Marks & Spencer pulled forward its Christmas trading statement, has prompted speculation aplenty.
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NewsFortnum & Mason posts record month in December as sales jump 17.3%
Upmarket food retailer Fortnum & Mason posted a sales surge of 17.3% in December, the highest monthly level in the retailer’s 305-year history as online sales soared 45%.
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NewsSurge in use of multichannel services at Christmas
Christmas demand soars for retail’s multichannel services such as click-and-collect and speedy delivery as consumers increasingly take advantage of the different ways to shop.
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NewsHealthy start to Boxing Day and January Sales for big-ticket retailers
Home and furniture groups report steady performance of Sales despite the impact of fewer shopping days because of the way the bank holidays fell during the Christmas period.
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OpinionComment: Christmas trends point to retail’s ‘new normal’
Christmas was neither cause for celebration, nor the disaster some had feared.
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OpinionComment: Do retailers’ marketing efforts tally with Christmas sales results?
Have retailers’ Christmas performances tallied with the effort they put into their marketing? As they announce their sales figures for the Christmas period, MediaCom looked at social sentiment via its Twitter Tracker, YouGov’s BrandIndex and YouTube channels to track their impact.
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AnalysisTesco: What the analysts say
Tesco today reported a 1.8% uplift in like-for-like sales over Christmas as its core UK business begins to show signs of a turnaround a year-on from its profit warning. The City welcomed the figures.
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AnalysisChristmas roundup: Toys - The Entertainer targets growth after record sales
The Entertainer achieved a record Christmas. Like-for-likes rose 9.5% in the five weeks to December 29, as it pushes the button on international expansion plans.
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AnalysisChristmas roundup: Fashion - Stock kept tight to avoid discounting
Fashion retailers have reported a strong Christmas but remain cautious about the year ahead.
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AnalysisChristmas roundup: Entertainment - Book sales boost entertainment
The Works has reaffirmed its faith in physical books despite rising ebook sales.
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AnalysisChristmas roundup: Food - Convenience was King for shoppers
Convenience stores proved vital in grocery over Christmas as stretched shoppers rushed to local shops to raid remaining supplies before the big day.
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InterviewQ&A: The White Company chief executive Will Kernan
The White Company’s posted strong Christmas trading and also revealed it more than doubled its operating profit to £4.5m in the 53 weeks to March 31. Retail Week speaks to chief executive Will Kernan about how the retailer generated sales growth.
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NewsTed Baker posts "good" Christmas as retail sales surge 20.9%
Premium fashion brand Ted Baker experienced a 20.9% surge in retail sales over Christmas and has appointed the Football Association’s chairman David Bernstein.