More Christmas continued – Page 21
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      OpinionOpinion: Shopping centres come into their own at Christmas
Nine out of 10 retail sales throughout the year still ‘touch’ a physical store, emphasising the importance of shopping centres at a time like Christmas.
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      GalleryIn pictures: Liberty reveals Christmas windows
Department store group Liberty has unveiled its Christmas windows, themed around festive season ballet The Nutcracker.
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      OpinionOpinion: Shoppers want the story behind the product
It’s the question on the minds of many retailers right now – what will the bestselling gifts be this Christmas?
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      VideoWatch: How Vodafone keeps its customers and staff happy
With retail’s golden quarter underway Vodafone is finding ways to keep staff motivated and customers loyal.
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      OpinionRetail surgery: How to win sales online this Christmas
How can retailers win online sales this festive season?
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      OpinionOpinion: Tesco shows the way to golden quarter success
As the golden quarter gets under way, Tesco looks the best placed it has been in years to celebrate a happy Christmas.
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      AnalysisDiscount days and how best to prepare for them
A new white paper from Retail Week, in association with ChannelAdvisor, reveals the need-to-know information about discount days.
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      VideoWatch: Hamleys reveals the top toy trends this Christmas
Hamleys showcased the trends that consumers will be tapping into this Christmas, as tech integration becomes top priority.
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      GalleryIn pictures: Hamleys unveils its top 10 Christmas toys
Hamleys has revealed the toys it is banking on for festive success this Christmas, ranging from board games to virtual reality headsets.
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      AnalysisAnalysis: How Argos, Tesco and John Lewis use tech hubs to drive innovation
Retailers of all sectors and sizes have launched digital labs in recent years, but what tangible business benefits do they offer?
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      OpinionOpinion: How retailers can prepare for the Christmas peak online
As the golden quarter fast approaches, how can retailers ensure their offer is meeting customers’ changing shopping habits?
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      VideoWatch: The race for Christmas begins at Selfridges and Fortnum & Mason
Selfridges opened its festive shop 144 days before Christmas. As Fortnum & Mason follows suit, what is the need for an early launch?
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      OpinionRetail surgery: How retailers can get fulfilment right this peak season
How can retailers can get fulfilment right this peak season?
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      GalleryChristmas in July 2016: The toys children will be begging Santa for this year
What toys will top every child’s - and adult’s - Christmas list this year? Here are the favourites from Hobbycraft, Argos and John Lewis.
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      GalleryChristmas in July: Top electrical picks for 2016
What will be big in the electricals sector for this Christmas? Here’s a selection of gadgets and gifts from Dixons Carphone and Argos.
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      GalleryChristmas in July 2016: Homewares and decorations
What will feature in consumers’ homes this Christmas? Here’s a selection of wares from Lakeland, Wyevale, White Company and Hobbycraft.
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      GalleryChristmas in July 2016: Fashion retailers opt for traditional takes on party wear
As is customary in July, fashion retailers have been showing off the pieces they think will make an impact this Christmas.
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      GalleryChristmas in July: Top health and beauty stocking-fillers for 2016
Health and beauty retailers are adding a personal touch to pampering this Christmas. Here’s a whiff of Amazon and The Body Shop’s offers.
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      GalleryChristmas in July: Grocers unveil their feast of festive food for 2016
Food is one of the most important features of the festive season and once again there is fierce competition to top grocery’s Christmas tree.
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      OpinionThis week in retail: Amazon Prime Day is changing retail's landscape
With Christmas in July in full swing and retailers preparing for the golden quarter, Amazon is single-handedly changing the retail landscape.
 

















