All Golden quarter articles – Page 6
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AnalysisKey takeaways from the trends that shaped Christmas
Our new report draws on insights from the golden quarter to identify the threats and opportunities for retail in 2019.
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News
Watch: As 70,000 retail jobs go, where is the uproar?
This week, the team discuss the news that there were 70,000 fewer retail jobs over the golden quarter compared to the previous year, and what this trend means for the sector.
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News
Retail jobs decline by 70,000 during golden quarter
The retail industry shed 70,000 jobs in the fourth quarter of last year compared to the same period in 2017, new figures have revealed.
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Analysis
Analysis: The 'new realities' facing retail in 2019
Next boss Lord Wolfson warned after the fashion bellwether’s Christmas trading update that retailers, landlords and local authorities must wake up to “the new reality” on the high street.
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News
Railway station retail gathers pace over Christmas
Retailers in UK train stations enjoyed an increase in festive sales, despite the turbulent wider trading environment.
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Opinion
Opinion: Retail's winners show how to beat tough times
Now that the bulk of the numbers are in, what to make of retail’s Christmas and the outlook for this year?
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Analysis
Analysis: Unwrapping retail's Christmas trading trends
Today brought trading updates from some of retail’s biggest names, helping to paint a picture of how the golden quarter panned out. We look at some of the key themes.
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News
Debenhams suffers festive sales slide
Debenhams has suffered a slide in Christmas sales but insisted it remains “on track” to meet full-year expectations.
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Retail Voice
How data can make or break deliveries at Christmas
The festive trading quarter this year has seen most retailers grabbing the online opportunity by the baubles.
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Data
Retail league table: Christmas trading 2018
Find out how retailers performed during the critical Christmas 2018 trading period, with our league table comparing sales.
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Analysis
Analysis: 12 Christmas predictions
The golden quarter is the most important trading period for retailers, but what will the festive season bring this year? Here are 12 Christmas trading predictions based on PwC consumer research.
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Analysis
Consumer 2019: Is there any respite for retail next year?
With 2019 just around the corner, how are shoppers feeling about the year ahead and how can retailers win their loyalty?
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Retail Voice
Delivering beyond Black Friday is the tricky part
Black Friday, UK retail’s busiest day, is a prime opportunity for consumers to grab a bargain and a great way for retailers to make big money in the run up to Christmas.
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Analysis
Black Friday – the case for and against
With early indications showing consumer spend was down over Black Friday, we look at the case for and against the Sales bonanza.
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Data
Black Friday 2018: Which retailers are doing what?
Black Friday deals are already underway for 2018 as retailers slash prices ahead of the main event this Friday.
