All Data articles – Page 69
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AnalysisData: Five fastest growing shopping centre retailers
Smiggle was the fastest growing shopping centre retailer in the UK last year as it continued its assault on the British market.
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NewsConsumer confidence edges up despite big ticket turn off
Consumer confidence crept up in January but shoppers’ reluctance to make big ticket purchases hinted at a potential slowdown in spending.
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NewsRetailers braced for Chinese New Year sales rush
Retailers are poised for a bumper sales weekend as tourists prepare to celebrate Chinese New Year.
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NewsConsumer confidence rises at quickest rate since August
Consumer confidence has grown at its quickest rate since August, as shopper sentiment continues to rally following the shock of the Brexit vote.
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AnalysisAgenda: Ocado, Joules, Carpetright, ScS and Conviviality
This week brings another busy week of updates with Ocado, Conviviality, Joules, Carpetright and ScS all reporting.
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AnalysisWHSmith: 225 years old and still going strong
WHSmith earned a gold star from the City this week as it posted a better-than-expected 1% increase in group like-for-likes.
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NewsRetail jobs slide over Christmas amid structural changes
The number of retail jobs fell during the final quarter of 2016 as businesses continued to adjust to structural changes sweeping the industry.
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NewsInflation hits 30-month high to squeeze spending power
Inflation reached its highest level for two-and-a-half years in December as rising prices put a squeeze on consumer spending power.
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NewsJohn Lewis sales rise amid spring-summer fashion launch
John Lewis sales jumped last week as the introduction of its spring-summer ranges and the end of its Clearance Sale in home drove revenues.
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NewsArgos ups market share amid sinking entertainment sales
Argos has grown its share of the physical entertainment market as sales in the overall sector declined in a “tough” run-up to Christmas.
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NewsToday in retail: Could Donald be a Trump card for UK?
There were protests and parties today as Donald Trump prepares to be inaugurated as the 45th US President.
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NewsAgenda: Dixons Carphone, Apple and WHSmith update
Retail Week looks to the next seven days with trading updates from Dixons Carphone, Apple and WHSmith all on the agenda.
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NewsThe top 10 fastest-growing retailers in the UK
Growth is the holy grail for retailers, particularly in a shifting trading landscape in which technology is transforming shopping habits.
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NewsFirst Christmas rise in five years for high-street footfall
High-street footfall rose for the first time in five years this Christmas, despite a negative picture overall.
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NewsAgenda: Halfords, N Brown, Pets at Home and Bonmarché
Retail Week looks to the next seven days with trading updates from Halfords, N Brown, Pets at Home and Bonmarché all on the agenda.
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AnalysisConsumer 2017: Last year's most popular products
From fads to long-lasting trends, the products that shoppers purchased over the past 12 months can give retailers valuable clues as to what the must-have items of this year will be.
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NewsIceland outshines big four as festive grocery sales soar
Iceland outgrew the big four at Christmas as festive grocery sales climbed to their highest level for four years, according to the latest industry data.
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NewsChristmas week 'bigger than Black Friday' as sales rise
Retail sales increased in December as grocery sales recorded their highest rate of growth for more than three years.
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NewsIntu shopping centres enjoy festive footfall fillip
Intu recorded an increase in footfall at its UK malls during the festive trading period as it focused on enhancing the customer experience.
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DataRetail league table: Christmas trading 2016
Find out how retailers have performed during the critical Christmas 2016 trading period, with our league table comparing like-for-like sales.