All Christmas articles – Page 10
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AnalysisThe themes that are shaping ecommerce as retail gears up for the golden quarter
Physical retail may be back with a bang, but online still remains a popular channel for customers shopping over Black Friday and Christmas.
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Opinion‘John Lewis ad has started a conversation, but I’m not sold just yet’
The splash made by John Lewis’ new advert is testament to the retailer’s influence, but it needs to be easier for people to understand the message, believes Kantar’s Lynne Deason
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InterviewQ&A: Molton Brown execs on creating an ecosystem of fragrance-first products
Molton Brown’s general manager for Europe, the Middle East and Asia, Simon James, and global vice president for brand and marketing, Beatrice Descorps, tell Retail Week why fragrances are the brand’s true identity
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NewsRetail volumes rose in August helped by weather and Sales
Retail sales volumes advanced last month and over 12 months, reached the highest level in more than two years.
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VideoJohn Lewis premieres ‘Never Knowingly Undersold’ ad in early start to Christmas campaign
Department store business John Lewis has unveiled the first in a series of golden quarter adverts, designed to highlight its value-for-money stance and ignite affection for the brand’s “rich heritage”.
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NewsExperiential high streets and social media are set to drive footfall over golden quarter
Experiential high streets and social media are set to drive retail footfall over peak season, according to MRI Software’s outlook shared exclusively with Retail Week.
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AnalysisReasons to be cheerful at John Lewis as it pulls turnaround levers – but there's a long way to go
If the John Lewis Partnership was a quoted company its shares might have ticked up today as first-half losses were slashed and “significantly higher profits” are expected for the full year.
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AnalysisAldi boss Giles Hurley on slower growth, ‘real loyalty’, Christmas prospects and more
Value grocer Aldi achieved record sales last year but some wonder whether its relentless growth can continue.
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NewsHome Bargains is closing all of its stores for three days over the Christmas period
Value retailer Home Bargains will close all of its UK stores for three days over the festive period, allowing colleagues to enjoy time off with loved ones.
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NewsThe Perfume Shop to hire for 750 Christmas temp roles ahead of the festive season
The Perfume Shop will be hiring over 750 temporary roles from mid-September through to October as it launches its Christmas recruitment programme.
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Retail VoiceConsumers at Christmas: The three types of festive experience in 2024
UK households are going to experience three distinct Christmases this festive period – Mail Metro Media’s insight director Luke Hand is here to explain just what that means for consumers and retailers
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NewsRetail sector forecast to have a bumper golden quarter
For the first time since 2021, retail is forecast to enjoy a bumper golden quarter as consumers show renewed confidence in the UK economy.
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Opinion‘People are starting to feel richer and that should translate into higher retail spending’
The first half of the year may have been challenging but the months to come – including the golden quarter – hold more promise, believes Lisa Hooker
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AnalysisThe trends and innovations Pandora, Liberty and Cotswold Company are counting on this Christmas
Capitalising on the annual industry event ‘Christmas in July’, we explore the strategies set to boost engagement and sustain growth for retailers this Christmas
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AnalysisMerry clickmas: How social selling is shaping Christmas 2024
There’s no better time to elevate your retail offering than Christmas. Here we explore the key innovations and trends set to drive festive spending in 2024 – and how you can get in on the action
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AnalysisThe secrets behind 2023's winning Christmas ads and what to expect this year
There’s no better time to elevate your retail offering than Christmas. Here we explore the key innovations and trends set to drive festive spending in 2024 – and how you can get in on the action
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AnalysisUnwrapping festive sales growth: 2024’s Christmas bestsellers revealed
Which categories and products will dominate spend for Christmas 2024 and how are retailers preparing to win in the golden quarter?
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Report StoreThe Christmas Forecast 2024
All roads lead to the golden quarter for UK retail. Having the right strategy is essential.
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AnalysisForecast data: Food, beauty and homewares retailers most likely to win this Christmas
Food, beauty and homewares are the sectors set to see the most success this golden quarter, in both value and volume sales increases, Retail Week’s new report reveals
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InterviewQ&A: Superdrug’s trading director on its ‘secret weapons’ in the race for growth in beauty
Retail Week sits down with Superdrug trading director Megan Potter to talk about the retailer’s recent performance, the rainy start to summer, Red Sea disruption and more