All Christmas articles – Page 99
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AnalysisMargins: What do retailers need to know?
Many retailers started their Sales early during the Christmas period. What are the implications of discounting on retailers’ margins?
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NewsNew appointments as Phones 4u posts strong growth in fourth quarter
Following a strong finish to 2011, the UK’s leading mobile phone retailer Phones 4u has made three high-profile management appointments.
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NewsSainsbury's reports 'record-breaking' Christmas
Sainsbury’s has reported a “record-breaking” Christmas with non-food and its online business proving particularly strong.
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NewsTiger sales soar 21% in December
Value homewares and accessories retailer Tiger has posted a 21% sales increase for December, as it continues to grow its chain of stores.
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NewsRetail like-for-likes up 2.2% in December, says BRC
Retail sales were “dazzling” in the pre-christmas week as December like-for-likes grew 2.2%, according to the British Retail Consortium (BRC) -KPMG Retail Sales Monitor.
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NewsMajestic Wine posts seasonal sales rise
Drinks specialist Majestic Wine has posted fizzy seasonal sales over Christmas.
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NewsFood sales drive M&S Christmas performance as general merchandise suffers
Marks & Spencer has posted a strong food performance from its food arm over Christmas but general merchandise sales fell and margins were hit by promotions.
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NewsStrong Christmas for Debenhams
Debenhams has posted a strong Christmas performance as like-for-likes increased by 6.5%, including VAT, in the 5 weeks to December 31.
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NewsChristmas sales up by 20% at Foyles
Book retailer Foyles experienced a 20% increase in sales in December, driven by its new store at Westfield Stratford City.
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NewsThe Garden Centre Group has "outstanding" Christmas
Sales at The Garden Centre Group jumped 17% over the Christmas period as transactions in plants and pet product categories soared.
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NewsShop Direct reveals Christmas sales leap
Home shopping group Shop Direct’s sales jumped 9% over Christmas but it expects sales to deteriorate in 2012.
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NewsMorrisons reports Christmas sales rise as it eyes Best Buy sites
Morrisons reported a 0.7% increase in like-for-likes over the Christmas period despite shoppers delaying their trips to the high street.
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OpinionThe end of shopping
Will 2012 be the year in which retailers finally stop opening stores, or will things be somewhat more complex?
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NewsOnline Christmas sales soar at The Fragrance Shop
Online sales at The Fragrance Shop soared by over 100% over the Christmas period as like-for-likes also shot up.
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NewsChristmas sales climb at Robert Dyas
Hardware retailer Robert Dyas has posted a leap in like-for-like sales in the run-up to Christmas.
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NewsFeelunique.com sales increase by 50% in December
Turnover at beauty etailer Feelunique.com grew by 50% over the Christmas period.
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NewsTwo cheers for Christmas
Last-minute shopping rush lifts retailers’ seasonal performance but at what cost to margin?
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OpinionNext shows how to weather the new year
As far as retailers are concerned, Father Christmas seems to have got stuck in the chimney.
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NewsLush reports strong Christmas trading
Christmas sales at beauty retailer Lush “exceeded expectations” as customers were pulled in by own-brand products and the “engaging” store experience.
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NewsWaitrose enjoys "very strong" Christmas
Waitrose has capitalised on a strong online offer to deliver a positive Christmas performance.