More Christmas continued – Page 38
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Opinion
Beating the binge-drinking blame game
“Come to my pub. I’ve got two convenience stores within yards selling alcohol until 11pm. Stand outside them with me and watch the young people coming out with cheap booze to drink before they hit the town centre.”
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Westfield holding its own
Back in Westfield, probably for the last time this year, the retail thrill-seekers are gone and in their place are shoppers and a lot of hungry people.
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Christmas on Oxford Street: Tinsel town
Stores must be on top form if they’re to capture dwindling consumer spend. Charlotte Hardie and Itim Consulting’s Simon Puryer take a stroll down Oxford Street to see how they’re doing.
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Video: John Lewis says trade 'absolutely morale boosting'
John Lewis has described its last week of trading as “absolutely morale boosting” and said this week has continued the growing sales momentum in the run up to Christmas.
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Products need to be personal
More than ever, consumers will only make purchases that make them feel good about life.
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Christmas store design in Paris
The Parisian retail scene has some real show-stoppers this Christmas. But is it better than London? John Ryan takes to the streets of the French capital to decide.
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Christmas TV ads: Will christmas ads woo the shoppers?
Retailers are spending huge amounts on Christmas advertising this year, but is it money down the drain? Charlotte Hardie and Saatchi & Saatchi’s Richard Huntington tune in to this year’s festive campaigns.
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Pre-Christmas discounting: Can you cut it?
High street retailers are slashing prices in the Christmas run-up, but is it the answer to their problems, asks Charlotte Hardie
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Can the food discounters steal shoppers this Christmas?
Speak to any chief executive at the moment and they will all say that Christmas will be tough.
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AnalysisSelfridges: A twist on Christmas tradition
Selfridges’ Christmas windows are always a visual extravaganza and this year the department store has brought in Santa Claus to cheer up the cash-strapped crowds. John Ryan gets a preview.
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Analysis
Christmas checklist: How to avoid a festive flop
With less than 10 weeks to go, retailers are pulling out all the stops to secure those essential Christmas sales. Make sure you aren’t left behind with Retail Week’s Christmas checklist
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Opinion
Jacqueline Gold: Have a little faith in Christmas
As long as you clear out any potential turkeys now, the festive season can still be a winner
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Analysis
10 THINGS WE LEARNT FROM CHRISTMAS
Retail Week reviews the turbulent Christmas period and the January trading updates for the key themes affecting retail, while (right) OC&C’s Christmas Trading Index lists the winners and losers
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AnalysisThe end of the affair?
The City has fallen out of love with retail, as share prices tumble on the back of disappointing Christmas trading. George MacDonald asks whether it is a trial separation or a case for divorce
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Opinion
M&S’s knight is not beaten yet
Would Marks & Spencer’s investors have been better off if Sir Philip Green had succeeded with his 400p takeover proposal three years ago?
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Opinion
Browett has a long road ahead
Crucial as it is, making the sale is the final point in the retail chain. Knowing what to buy – and buying at the right price – is the starting point.
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Online Sales have a long way to go
Newspaper images of shoppers fighting their way into stores would have deterred many from the high street Sales.
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Analysis
Temporary truce
Temporary units in centres can anger permanent retailers – particularly at Christmas. Ben Cooper reports
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2008 will be a tough year
Happy new year. While Christmas wasn’t as bad as feared, there’s no chance that anyone in retail will be resting on their laurels in what will be a challenging 2008.