All Christmas articles
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NewsUK consumers set to spend nearly Ā£25bn over Christmas
UK consumers are set to spend Ā£24.6bn on presents, food, and festivities over the Christmas period this year, according to PwCās latest festive predictions survey.
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OpinionāA cold Christmas looms for embattled Asdaā
As grocers prepare for the busiest days of the year, the Christmas period for Asda is likely to mirror its poor performance in this weekās Worldpanel data
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FeatureMerry Crime-mas: What are retailers doing to keep their staff safe over the festive season?
Shoplifting and retail crime continue to plague the industry as cases reach record levels. This is only expected to intensify as the sector enters its busiest ā and most dangerous ā trading period of the year; the all-important golden quarter
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InterviewSupply chain: DHL retail and ecommerce boss on leveraging AI, data and teamwork in time for peak
With that in mind, Retail Week speaks to DHL supply chain managing director of retail and ecommerce, Natalie Frow, about how retailers can prepare for peak and how the use of automation and AI can boost fulfilment.
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NewsM&S launches week-long festive live shopping event
M&S has launched a week-long live shopping event as it promises to make āDecemberās whirlwind of festive prep effortlessā.
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InterviewQ&A: Trinny London MD on omnichannel, personalisation and Christmas
While Trinny London is not even a decade old, the beauty retailer has gone from being makeup-focused and digital first, to now focusing on omnichannel with its flagship London store and personalised services.
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DataData: The consumer and retail trends shaping Christmas 2025
Weāre in the thick of the golden quarter with Black Friday just days away and Christmas in a month, but concerns over what will be in the Budget could crush consumersā Christmas spirit
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GalleryFirst look: Clarks unveils new look fascia on Tottenham Court Road
Footwear specialist Clarks has opened its new look fascia on Tottenham Court Road, calling the store āits most modern retail experience yetā.
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Innovation of the WeekNotonthehighstreet launches AI shopping tool in time for Christmas
Innovation of the Week is a series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our team.
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AnalysisHow are retailers preparing for an AI Christmas?
Research shows that shoppers are increasingly using AI for product search, queries and purchasing, so how prepared are UK retailers?
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NewsQuiz enjoys āstrong startā to the Christmas countdown
Quiz said it has enjoyed a āstrong startā to the countdown to Christmas after its new partywear collection helped deliver a boost in revenues.
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FeatureReviewed: The best retailer Christmas adverts of the year
Weāve gathered a panel of experts from Adland to deliver their verdict on some of the biggest retailer adverts of 2025.
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AnalysisStore tour: John Lewis unwraps latest store transformation in time for Christmas
John Lewis is firmly in the swing of its Ā£800m store upgrade programme as it unwraps its newly transformed Bluewater store in time for the busy golden quarter.
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AnalysisTikTok Shop predicts record-breaking Christmas after ābreakout yearā
In a year where TikTok Shop has gone mainstream, with the likes of M&S and Lidl launching on the platform, the live shopping app is gearing up to break all its records this Christmas.
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VideoTesco shows the magic of an imperfect Christmas with new ad
Tesco has unveiled its 2025 Christmas campaign, demonstrating that the festive season is never perfect.
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DataM&S tops Christmas ad YouTube views table so far
Data from YouTube UKās Christmas Ads Leaderboard, shared exclusively with Retail Week, shows that Marks & Spencerās ad tops the table six weeks before Christmas
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Analysis39 retailers reveal the products that will dominate Christmas 2025
Leaders from Asda, Boots, Mattel, Space NK, The Entertainer, and more reveal the products they expect to be festive bestsellers this Christmas.
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Retail VoiceUnlocking the hidden value in retail returns
With UK retail now well into the golden quarter, many organisations will already be working very hard to stay ahead of demand, including coping with the challenges posed by the inevitable surge in returns. Blue Yonderās Tim Robinson examines
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InterviewDisney x Selfridges: behind the partnership bringing a theme park experience to retail
Disney Consumer Products vice president of marketing and communications Shauna McCarthy speaks to Retail Week about its āonce-in-a-lifetimeā partnership with Selfridges over the festive season.
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NewsGrocery sales climb but shoppers focus on deals
Supermarket sales rose in October, when consumers prioritised value for money as they scooped up cut-price offers.