All Christmas trading articles
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NewsWatches of Switzerland updates outlook following strong peak trading
Watches of Switzerland has upgraded its full-year guidance after better-than-expected sales during the peak trading period.
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NewsWeird Fish delivers ârecord-breaking yearâ after strong Christmas sales
Weird Fish has celebrated its strongest Christmas in its 33-year history as sales over the peak trading period topped ÂŁ13.5m.
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NewsDusk reaches record profitability over December
Dusk.com has posted a record Christmas trading performance and revenue boost.
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NewsVirgin Wines sales grow over âstrongâ Christmas period
Virgin Wines has reported a jump in festive sales and customer acquisition numbers, as it hailed a âstrongâ Christmas trading period.
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AnalysisHow UK consumers shopped with AI over Christmas
AI is not only being harnessed by retailers looking to simplify operations, cut costs and save time, but by consumers who want an easier and improved shopping experience.
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InterviewQ&A: Neptune CEO on Christmas trading and its growth strategy
Retail Week spoke to chief executive Mike Clarke to find out whatâs driving Neptuneâs strong performance, how heâs planning to win new customers and what else is in store for the retailer in 2026.
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NewsThe Works losses narrow despite online capacity constraints
Losses at The Works narrowed and the retailer delivered ârobust performanceâ over Christmas, despite the ongoing online capacity constraints.
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AnalysisCurrys boss Baldock looks ahead with confidence after âstrong peak tradingâ
âIf anyone was expecting more gloom today, Iâm afraid we canât provide that because weâre feeling pretty pleased with some strong peak trading and an upgrade in our profit expectations,â Currys chief executive Alex Baldock said this morning.
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NewsMorrisons hails âstrongâ Christmas performance in âchallenging market conditionsâ
Morrisons has hailed âgood performance in a competitive marketâ during the Christmas period, noting strong performances in its premium range and market-beating trading in general merchandise and clothing.
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NewsBurberry momentum builds after strong end to 2025
Luxury retailer Burberry reported strong festive trading, driven by sales growth in China and double-digit growth in Gen Z customers.
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NewsJD Sports reports Christmas dip against âvolatile consumer backdropâ
JD Sports reported growth in both North America and Asia Pacific, but it was not enough to make up for slumps in the UK and Europe over the festive period.
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NewsCurrys upgrades profit outlook following âvery strongâ Christmas
Currys has upgraded its adjusted group profit guidance, following what its chief executive described as âvery strong trading over peakâ.
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NewsProperty giant Landsec sees retail destination sales âoutperform marketâ
Property investment firm Landsec has reported a strong golden quarter as sales and footfall rose and outperformed the BRC benchmarks.
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AnalysisGhosts of Christmas past: What a âdrabâ festive period means for retail heading into 2026
The key trends and takeaways from Christmas that will shape the retail landscape heading into 2026.
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NewsVery Group reports âresilientâ peak trading driven by toys, home and beauty
The Very Group has reported a âstrong and resilientâ festive trading period as toys, home and beauty saw the strongest sales.
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NewsBooths toasts ârecord-breakingâ Christmas period
Upmarket Northern grocer Booths has toasted âanother record-breaking Christmasâ, with sales growth driven by an uptick in click-and-collect orders from the retailerâs members.
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NewsMulberry records growth across all markets as strategy starts to deliver
UK luxury fashion brand Mulberry has recorded revenue growth across all markets as its ongoing new strategy is starting to pay off.
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NewsProCook sees record peak season trading and gains in market share
Specialist kitchenware brand ProCook has recorded its best ever peak trading season as well as significant gains in market share.
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NewsFortnum & Mason beats tough market to post profit surge and strong Christmas
Food specialist Fortnum & Mason has unveiled a strong financial performance, âdespite challenging times for consumers in the UK and beyondâ.
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NewsSosandar credits ecommerce growth with surging sales
Fashion retailer Sosandar has credited the âcontinued momentumâ of its ecommerce platform with a jump in revenues.