All Christmas articles
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GalleryFortnum & Mason brings nostalgic magic to Christmas window display
Fortnum & Mason is showcasing the nostalgic magic of Christmas at home with a playful Christmas window display at its flagship on Londonâs Piccadilly.
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NewsAmazon sales outside North America slow as Christmas forecast disappoints
Amazonâs sales outside North America, which include the UK, grew at barely a third of last yearâs pace in the third quarter, and its forecast for the Christmas quarter fell slightly short of analystsâ expectations.
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NewsSainsburyâs becomes latest retailer to back âRespect Retailâ campaign
Grocery giant Sainsburyâs has become the latest retailer to back the Retail Trustâs âRespect Retailâ campaign aimed at getting customers to treat staff with ârespect and kindnessâ and raise awareness of the impact of crime and abuse on shop workers.
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GallerySelfridges celebrates international traditions in Christmas window display
Selfridges has unveiled its 2026 Christmas windows at its Oxford Street flagship, inviting visitors to discover festive traditions from cities around the world.
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AnalysisWalk the walk: Retailers welcome âexciting new chapterâ in history of Oxford Street
From 7am on October 26, almost a kilometre of Londonâs famous retail hotspot Oxford Street has been pedestrianised. Retailers such as Selfridges, John Lewis, Rituals and Under Armor share their reactions to this âhistoric momentâ for the shopping destination
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AnalysisThe growing role of flexible payments this festive season
With Christmas around the corner, flexible payment options such as Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) are playing an increasingly significant role in influencing where shoppers choose to spend
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FeatureThe cost of Christmas: How prices of classic 90s toys have changed
According to the algorithms, Brits are once again on the hunt for the comfortable glow of multi-coloured lights.
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AnalysisSubdued Christmas hiring reflects wider UK retail hiring problems
Tis the season for doom and gloom? After a summer of sport and spending, retail is now grappling with a looming autumn Budget, youth unemployment at a shocking high, and a Barclays consumer spend report reveals consumers are cautious as we approach winter.
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AnalysisRevealed: Brits to spend most with Amazon and Tesco this Christmas
One thousand UK consumers have shared how they plan to shop this golden quarter, and with which retailers, in exclusive research conducted for Retail Weekâs Christmas Consumer report
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NewsUK Christmas spending to break records driven by inflation
UK consumer spend over Christmas is set to break records as inflation is expected to drive spending to âunprecedented levelsâ, according to VoucherCodes.co.uk.
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NewsPoundland launches seasonal recruitment drive
Poundland has kicked off its seasonal recruitment drive, with plans to recruit hundreds of colleagues to support its stores over the busy trading period.
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VideoWatch: Debenhams unveils star-studded Christmas ad campaign
Debenhams has teamed up with some of Britainâs most familiar faces, including singer Gabriele as well as actors Emily Atack and Mathew Horne, to launch its 2026 Christmas campaign, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsThird of shoppers start Christmas early in longer golden quarter, data shows
A third of UK shoppers planned to start their Christmas spending before October, stretching the golden quarter for retailers, according to a study commissioned by payments network Affirm.
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NewsMarks & Spencer launches Christmas recruitment drive
Marks & Spencer will hire thousands of new colleagues over the Christmas period to support store teams.
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NewsSainsburys and Argos kick off Christmas recruitment
Sainsburyâs and Argos have launched their annual Christmas recruitment drive, with thousands of roles available.
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NewsCurrys launches Christmas recruitment drive
Currys has launched a major recruitment drive for peak trading, with some roles planned to be permanent.
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NewsConsumer confidence climbs, but caution creeps in
Consumer confidence improved for the third consecutive month in September but there were signs of potential cooling.
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NewsJohn Lewis opens Christmas shop to âgive shoppers head startâ
John Lewis has opened its Christmas shop to âgive shoppers a head startâ on the festive rush.
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NewsThe Perfume Shop targets first-time job seekers in Christmas recruitment drive
The Perfume Shop has launched its seasonal recruitment drive and is encouraging applications from young people entering employment for the first time.
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NewsRetail Trust rolls out new support for staff wellbeing in run-up to Christmas
The Retail Trust is rolling out new safety videos and a handbook to protect staff wellbeing and tackle consumer abuse in the run-up to Christmas, Retail Week can reveal.