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Aldi posts 'most successful' ever Christmas as sales surge 30%
Aldi has reported its “most successful Christmas” to date in the UK with total sales up 30.1% driven by a strong fresh produce offer.
Mobile drives The Perfume Shop's festive sales growth
The Perfume Shop delivered a 2.4% jump in like-for-likes sales for the Christmas trading period, as sales via mobile devices rocketed 367% due to m-commerce improvements.
Asos 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.
'Phenomenal' tablet demand drives Christmas sales surge at Dixons
Electricals retailer Dixons reported strong Christmas trading as UK like-for-likes rose 8%, driven by “phenomenal” sales of tablets and the collapse of rival Comet.
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Home Retail raises profit forecast after strong Christmas at Argos
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Grocery volumes bounce back as supermarkets increase ad spend
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White Stuff sales soar over Christmas as its shopping centre debut impresses
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French Connection posts like-for-like slump as it delays Sale
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Thorntons total sales rise over Christmas despite like-for-like fall
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N Brown sales like-for-likes jump 7.9% over golden quarter
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Burberry like-for-likes up 6% in third quarter driven by outerwear
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The Co-operative Food like-for-likes edge up 2.2% over Christmas
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Ocado sales surge over Christmas period and fourth quarter
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Halfords like-for-likes flat over Christmas as it ups profit forecast
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Hobbs posts 16% Christmas sales rise
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Fewer promotions lead to Matalan Christmas sales fall
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Surge in use of multichannel services at Christmas
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Healthy start to Boxing Day and January Sales for big-ticket retailers
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JD Sports sales rise but Blacks has “disappointing” Christmas
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Marks & Spencer Christmas like-for-likes fall as clothing sales slump
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Ted Baker posts "good" Christmas as retail sales surge 20.9%
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Phones 4U Christmas like-for-like sales surge 15.8%
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The Works reports strong Christmas as online sales surge
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Majestic Wine posts Christmas like-for-likes up 1.1%
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Christmas retail like-for-likes edge up 0.3%
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House of Fraser has "best ever" Christmas as like-for-likes jump 6.3%
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Foyles reports flat Christmas sales
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Theo Paphitis's retail group delivers strong Christmas performance
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Fortnum & Mason posts record month in December as sales jump 17.3%
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Christmas sales surge at Cath Kidston as click-and-collect takes off
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M-commerce drives 5% Christmas sales growth at Shop Direct
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Tesco UK like-for-likes edge up 1.8% as it confirms new UK boss
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Dreams posts 7.2% like-for-like sales jump
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Fat Face posts record Christmas as sales jump 11%
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Iceland reports 1.5% Christmas like-for-like rise
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Dunelm reports "strong" half-year as it gains market share
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Debenhams posts best ever December sales
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Booths delivers record Christmas
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New Look like-for-likes edge up 3.7% over Christmas
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Next Christmas sales up 3.9%
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Comment: Reinvent your high street to avoid its demise
Last year, I highlighted the uneven playing field for store-based retail in relation to pure play, which does not face onerous rent and rates bills and is not even expected to make a profit.
In depth
Analysis: The highs and lows of Christmas trading
The aftermath of the festive season brought drama, as a clutch of high street retailers collapsed. But how did the retail industry perform overall? Rebecca Thomson reports.
Christmas 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.
Christmas roundup: Fashion - Stock kept tight to avoid discounting
Fashion retailers have reported a strong Christmas but remain cautious about the year ahead.
Christmas roundup: Entertainment - Book sales boost entertainment
The Works has reaffirmed its faith in physical books despite rising ebook sales.
Christmas 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.
