All Christmas articles – Page 15
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Opinion‘An SOS to Michael Gove: Stop tinkering while Rome burns and save our supply chains’
Unless the government that ‘got Brexit done’ explores immigration as a solution, Boris Johnson’s reshuffle will have no impact on the supply chain crisis, writes Retail Week editor Luke Tugby.
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AnalysisFalse dawn or fresh start: Has John Lewis really got its mojo back?
While the consensus was that John Lewis’ first half would be an improvement from last year, the retailer has hugely exceeded expectations. Is this the start of a new day for the embattled department store chain, or a papering over of the cracks?
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NewsCo-op boss warns of Christmas shortages as supply chain crisis boils over
Co-op boss Steve Murrells has warned customers will face some availability issues over Christmas, as the retailer battles to contain ongoing wider supply chain problems.
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NewsSainsbury’s latest to close all stores on Boxing Day
Sainsbury’s has said that it will close all its supermarkets, convenience stores and petrol stations on December 26th, to reward staff for their hard work across what has been another year marked by the pandemic.
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NewsGovernment must ‘get a handle’ on supply chain disruption, experts warn
Business leaders have called on the government to “get a handle” on Britain’s supply chain crisis as fears mount that some food production may have to move out of the UK.
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NewsRetailers warn of Christmas supply disruption amid worker shortages
Retail leaders have urged the UK government to tackle ongoing worker shortages as fears mount over supply chain disruption this Christmas.
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NewsMarks & Spencer to keep all stores closed on Boxing Day
Marks & Spencer will keep all 1,000 of its UK and Ireland stores closed on Boxing Day this year to give staff more time to spend with their loved ones.
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NewsRetailers warn of Christmas stock crisis as Chinese port closes
The closure of a Chinese port has exacerbated the shipping crisis, meaning stock may be in short supply this festive season.
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NewsMorrisons to shut all stores on Boxing Day
Supermarket giant Morrisons will shut all of its nearly 500 stores over Boxing Day to reward the hard work of its more than 110,000 frontline staff this year.
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DataData: The sectors set to steal Christmas 2021
Retail Week’s latest report forecasts Christmas sales performance by category, revealing the product areas retailers should be placing their bets on.
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Retail VoiceFive ecommerce considerations for peak-season success
With the biggest retail period of the year almost upon us, being one step ahead of the competition is vital, says Lauren Hérouard, senior manager for client services marketplaces at ChannelAdvisor.
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Retail VoiceFive steps to secure a festive comeback
Compelling experiences, discovery-led gifting and a defined purpose will help retailers win this festive season, a major new consumer study by Facebook has revealed.
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Retail VoiceConsumer sentiment is at a record high: what does that mean for Christmas?
Will consumer confidence translate into a successful festive trading period, asks Lisa Hooker, leader of industry for consumer markets at PwC UK
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Opinion‘It’s time to talk about Christmas – and it should be less volatile this year’
When we agreed to collaborate with Retail Week on Christmas in July, we expected a mixed response.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What will be this year’s Christmas bestsellers?
For Retail Week’s Christmas 2022 bestseller predictions, click here
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Retail VoiceHow to use port-centric warehousing to perform during peak
Port-centric warehousing is a sure-fire way to boost your distribution strategy, says David Barry, director for warehouse and transport at Uniserve.
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AnalysisChristmas in July: Exclusive data, free content and insights to prepare for peak
Most retailers make the vast majority of their money over the festive period, so it stands to reason they meticulously plan for it throughout the year.
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AnalysisDeep dive: Tackling the fulfilment nightmare before Christmas
With online sales expected to remain high this golden quarter and the industry facing operational challenges as the first post-Brexit Christmas, Retail Week explores how retailers can shore up their operations and fulfilment to meet consumer demand ahead of peak.
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NewsEntertainer boss warns of Christmas shortages due to shipping ‘crisis’
The Entertainer founder and executive chair Gary Grant has told Retail Week pent-up shipping demand will impact product availability this Christmas.
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DataData: The retail sales outlook for Christmas 2021
The Christmas Forecast provides predictions and analysis for retail sales this golden quarter and forecasts by sector.