All Christmas articles – Page 11
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NewsBoxing Day footfall down as Omicron nervousness takes hold
Boxing Day shopper numbers were steeply down on a two-year basis as consumer caution about the spread of the Omicron variant prompted many to stay at home.
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NewsAsda strike looms in the New Year as union votes for formal ballot
Asda is facing the looming prospect of a strike by distribution warehouse staff in the New Year, after workers voted to move to a formal strike ballot.
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Opinion‘This Christmas may not be normal but it will still be merry, thanks to retailers’ prowess’
Asked about the outlook for Christmas, retailers always like to reply: “It will be on December 25.”
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DataData: Weekend footfall slumps as Omicron dampens last-minute Christmas sales
Surging cases of the Omicron variant have hit retail footfall and dampened any hopes of a sales surge on the last weekend before Christmas.
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NewsGrocery bosses fear staff shortages as Omicron cases soar
Food industry leaders have warned the surge of Omicron cases in the UK could lead to staff shortages, cancelled deliveries and store closures during the crucial Christmas and new year trading period.
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NewsTesco ramps up supply by rail in time for Christmas
Tesco has launched a new refrigerated rail freight service that will help it deliver seasonal lines in the run-up to Christmas.
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DataData: Confidence edges down as consumer interest in major purchases declines
The rising cost of living and the Omicron variant have led to a decrease in consumer confidence during the festive season.
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NewsHarrods launches Sale ahead of Christmas as Omicron fears mount
Harrods is starting its famous winter Sale early as rocketing Covid case numbers and associated restrictions hit footfall in central London.
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NewsRetailers pulling all the levers to avoid Christmas staffing chaos
Retailers across different categories are working overtime to deal with increasing absenteeism and a repeat of the chaotic ‘pingdemic’ scenes of the summer as the new Covid-19 variant surges across the UK.
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NewsTesco agrees pay deal with Usdaw to avert pre-Christmas strike
Tesco has struck a pay deal with trade union Usdaw to fend off a strike by workers at nine of its distribution centres.
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Analysis
Analysis: The future of the Mega-Sale-day event
In the wake of Black Friday 2021, Retail Week assesses the future impact on UK retailers of the various Mega-Sale-day events dominating the industry calendar.
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DataData: Retailers learn pandemic lessons with faster and more reliable deliveries
New data on retailers’ shipping capabilities shows the sector has improved its delivery potential and stock availability despite fierce headwinds in the run-up to Christmas.
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Opinion‘There is still room not only to survive but thrive in an Amazon-dominated world’
Ask any UK retail exec or investor what keeps them awake at night and sooner or later they will mention Amazon.
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NewsTesco reaches agreement with Unite but Usdaw Christmas strike talks ongoing
Tesco has reached an agreement on pay with staff at four distribution centres, averting strike action and reducing the possibility of empty shelves before Christmas.
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NewsCyber attack hits over 300 Spar shops and drives closures
More than 300 Spar branches across the north of England have been struck by a cyber attack that has left them unable to receive credit card payments or use email since Sunday.
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NewsTesco set for disruption at majority of warehouses as staff back strike action
Workers across a further nine Tesco distribution centres have voted to strike the week before Christmas alongside staff at Antrim, Belfast, Didcot and Doncaster.
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DataData: Black Friday gives needed boost to retail sales in November
Black Friday provided a much-needed boost to retail sales during November as customers returned to stores in the run-up to Christmas.
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NewsTesco faces distribution strike in run-up to Christmas
Workers at four Tesco distribution centres plan to go on strike in the days leading up to Christmas.
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Retail Voice’Tis the season for peace, love and joy between brand and retailer
The Christmas period offers a ray of hope after another difficult year in retail, says Michael Greene, vice-president of growth portfolio at Criteo.
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Opinion‘Retailers must rethink their supply chain strategy for the long term’
The supply chain challenges currently facing the retail sector have been well documented, but taking a longer view of the situation is crucial, says Erin Brookes, managing director for European retail and consumer at Alvarez & Marsal.
