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OpinionOpinion: Let the tills ring out for Christmas
Christmas is almost upon us and in the final week of trading retailers will pull out all the stops in their annual bid to ensure the golden quarter lives up to its name.
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AnalysisDixons Carphone hails biggest ever Black Friday
Dixons Carphone boss Seb James said Black Friday was their biggest trading day in history and sales were “well up” on last year’s discounting event.
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CartoonBlower’s retail cartoon: Christmas convenience
Cartoonist Patrick Blower’s take on the power of Amazon at Christmas.
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VideoWatch: How can retailers capture festive footfall?
With the fight to get Christmas shoppers through the doors well under way, we look at what retailers can do to stand up to the competition.
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AnalysisResearch reveals Amazon's Christmas dominance
Latest research shows extent Amazon is disrupting the retail landscape this golden quarter and how competitors can react to the challenge.
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GalleryIn pictures: Six of the best Christmas windows
There is more to the season of goodwill than Santa, reindeer and elves when it comes to creating a window display.
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AnalysisNext-day delivery demand high in younger shoppers
New research has revealed shoppers in younger age brackets have higher expectations when it comes to next-day deliveries in the run-up to Christmas.
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AnalysisResearch gets inside mind of the UK shopper
A perception of value and knowledge of previous promotions is enticing consumers back to retailers as they shop around for Christmas bargains, new research has found.
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OpinionOpinion: The perception of gift cards is changing
Gone are the days when gift cards were perceived as an after-thought or last-minute Christmas present option.
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Retail VoiceAre you ready for the returns rush?
With the golden quarter in full swing, how can retailers prepare for the influx of consumers returning products? Logistics service provider Torque explains.
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AnalysisNew research shows value of consumer loyalty in 2017
A new shopper study has revealed 92% of the UK is registered with a loyalty scheme, but 20% of shoppers have failed to redeem any points.
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AnalysisThe impact of Black Friday on Christmas spend
Black Friday is the busiest shopping day of the year, but what impact does the discounting extravaganza have on Christmas spend?
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DataData: How will shoppers spend their cash this Christmas?
As we enter the most crucial month of the year for businesses across the UK, retailers will be aiming to capture their fair share of Christmas spend.
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InterviewWhy The Entertainer boss is confident about Christmas
It’s the most wonderful time of the year for toy retailers, and The Entertainer boss Gary Grant is feeling chipper.
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GalleryStore gallery: Manchester's best festive shops
Manchester’s two major shopping destinations present a feast of Christmas visual merchandising.
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OpinionOpinion: Christmas ads must pass the goosebump test
Retailers’ Christmas campaigns need a few essential ingredients to stand out.
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Opinion
Opinion: Buster the boxer, brand values and Black Friday
’Tis the season to watch telly – or more likely these days YouTube – as retailers unveil their Christmas ads.
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OpinionRetail surgery: How will shoppers spend this Christmas?
Retail surgery: How will shoppers spend this Christmas?
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VideoWatch: Retail Week react to the John Lewis Christmas ad
The Retail Week team watch the John Lewis Christmas advert for the first time and share their immediate reactions.
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GalleryIn pictures: Fortnum & Mason unveils Christmas windows
Fortnum & Mason has unveiled its Christmas windows, created around the theme of ‘togetherness’ during the festive season.