All Golden quarter articles – Page 3
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NewsBiggest festive retail recruiters revealed amid record-breaking job search figures
The recruitment platform revealed that jobseeker searches for Christmas roles in the UK were up 28% year on year, the highest level it had seen since comparable data began in 2018.
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NewsMango and Flying Tiger start recruiting for Christmas roles
Fashion retailer Mango and value retailer Flying Tiger Copenhagen have started recruiting for festive roles as it gears up for a Christmas rush.
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NewsMajestic Wine launches ‘biggest ever’ Christmas recruitment drive
The UK’s largest specialist wine retailer Majestic is kicking off the search for 150 new seasonal staff, as it ramps up plans for its “biggest-ever Christmas”.
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NewsLidl investment in price tops £250m ahead of Christmas rush
Discount giant Lidl has today announced it has invested £250m in price this year, ahead of the all-important festive trading season.
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NewsSainsbury’s and Boots unveil festive recruitment targets
Retail giants Boots and Sainsbury’s have both unveiled their Christmas recruitment targets, as the sector braces for the busiest trading period of the year.
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AnalysisThe fight before Christmas: Tesco boss Murphy gears up for a very festive price war
In the looming shadow of a late autumn Budget which is filling businesses and consumers with dread, Tesco boss Ken Murphy is also predicting a price war before Christmas.
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NewsM&S staff to work on Boxing day for first time since 2020
M&S staff have been informed they are expected to work on Boxing Day for the first time in five years as the retail giant looks to trim costs and boost product availability.
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NewsCurrys to hire 1,500 staff ahead of Christmas season
Electricals giant Currys is looking to hire 1,500 additional colleagues ahead of the peak Christmas season.
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NewsJohn Lewis launches in-store Christmas shops as seasonal sales take off online
Department store group John Lewis has opened the doors to its in-store Christmas shops.
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NewsAldi begins hunt for 4,500 Christmas workers
Aldi has begun its Christmas recruitment drive, hoping to take on thousands of store workers over the festive period this year.
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NewsRituals ups Christmas recruitment drive for ‘big push’
Health and beauty retailer Rituals is ramping up its Christmas recruitment drive this year, as it prepares for a “big push” this peak season, Retail Week can reveal.
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AnalysisJohn Lewis chiefs look ahead to a very merry Christmas after painful first half
First-half profits slipped at the John Lewis Partnership but, as they gear up for Christmas, bosses are optimistic that retail improvements and focus on productivity will being success and shoppers will be willing to spend in the golden quarter
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AnalysisWhat to expect from TikTok Shop as it prepares for its biggest Black Friday yet
As the retail industry gears up for the golden quarter, TikTok Shop UK has revealed what products it expects to fly off the digital shelves in the all-important peak season.
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NewsJohn Lewis launches biggest-ever Christmas recruitment drive
The John Lewis Partnership aims to hire more seasonal staff this golden quarter than ever before.
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AnalysisJohn Lewis kicks off golden quarter with Never Knowingly Undersold marketing splash
As well as a tie-up with Topshop, John Lewis chiefs this week revealed their bets for the golden quarter and launched a Never Knowingly Undersold brand campaign to mark the anniversary of the price pledge
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AnalysisExclusive data: How UK shoppers will spend this Christmas
With consumer confidence in flux and spending behaviours shifting, The Christmas Forecast report reveals what UK shoppers will buy, when they’ll buy it, and how much they plan to spend this Christmas
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AnalysisWill 2025 be an AI-powered Christmas?
As retail ramps up for the festive rush, AI is poised to play a pivotal role. What festive innovations can we expect this golden quarter, and will they drive lasting change?
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AnalysisSustainability under the tree: Should retailers counter Christmas consumption with more CSR?
It’s officially Christmas in July, when retailers showcase what they have in store for the festive season. So how will they balance the festive consumption extravaganza with sustainability?
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AnalysisUnboxing cracking Christmas sales: 2025’s bestsellers revealed
Christmas may still be months away, but for retailers peak planning is already in full swing. Which products and trends will top wishlists for 2025 and bring festive cheer?
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Report StoreThe Christmas Forecast
Exclusive data reveals how shoppers will spend in the golden quarter.