More Christmas continued – Page 24
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OpinionNeil Saunders: US retailers had reasonable but not spectacular Christmas
Although it is early in the reporting period, initial results suggest the holiday season for US retailers was reasonable but not spectacular.
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OpinionOpinion: Sports Direct made headlines, but JD Sports was the winner in 2015
The new year has started like the old one ended, as controversial sports retailer Sports Direct continues to hit the headlines.
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OpinionOpinion: Christkindlmärkte over-hyped, overpriced and regrettably over here
When will cities realise that Christmas markets offer little to shoppers and don’t provide a boost for their permanent retailers?
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CartoonBlower’s retail cartoon: The last-minute retail rush to Christmas
Retail Week cartoonist Patrick Blower’s take on how last-minute Christmas shoppers are rushing to prepare for the big day next week.
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VideoThe Retail Week: 2015 in review and the key factors for 2016
News editor James Wilmore and executive editor George MacDonald are joined by BRC chief executive Helen Dickinson to discuss the year in retail.
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OpinionOpinion: Dixons Carphone flags changing shape of seasonal trading
The latest results from Dixons Carphone demonstrate how the retail landscape of the all-important golden quarter continues to shift.
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OpinionOpinion: How to cut through the noise and win consumer spend at Christmas
With less than two weeks till Christmas, retailers are vying for last-minute spend and one of the big differentiators is customer experience.
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DataData: Christmas spending to hit £16bn as men splash more cash than women
Spending on Christmas-related goods is expected to reach £16bn this year with men outspending women, according to the latest data.
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GalleryStore gallery: A snapshot of some of London's best Christmas shops
The festive season may be in full swing but there’s still time to deck the halls with seasonal trinkets from London’s Christmas shops.
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OpinionOpinion: Crossrail is a Christmas gift for retailers in London’s West End
Crossrail benefits are already starting to show with station revamps kick-starting the rejuvenation of the West End shopping experience.
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VideoThe Retail Week: Christmas trading, Sports Direct and Ocado
Catch up on this week’s big retail stories with analysis from news editor James Wilmore and reporter Luke Tugby.
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OpinionBlog: Black Friday success provides foundation for productive peak
Carrier Hermes’ chief operating officer Martijn de Lange shares the company’s secret to a successful peak – it’s all in the planning.
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CartoonBlower’s retail cartoon: Store Wars - The shops awaken for Christmas
Retail Week cartoonist Patrick Blower’s take on the all-important fight for festive spending in the countdown to Christmas.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Retailers pin hopes on late Christmas spending spree
Retailers are set for a late December sales rush with “pent up spending power” poised to help them bounce back from a sluggish November.
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OpinionOpinion: Retailers should take heart despite golden quarter woes
Reports of disappointing trading in November after Black Friday weekend do not bode badly for retail in the countdown to Christmas.
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VideoThe Retail Week: Black Friday, grocery movements and Christmas shopping
Catch up on this week’s big retail stories with analysis from content editor Nicola Harrison and news editor James Wilmore.
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CartoonBlower’s retail cartoon: Black Friday footfall falls as trade shifts online
Retail Week cartoonist Patrick Blower’s take on how shoppers deserted the high street on Black Friday in favour of online shopping.
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OpinionOpinion: How to move your mind out the way to achieve retail success
The golden quarter is in full swing and retailers must deliver results – how should retail staff use their minds to tackle the task at hand?
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AnalysisTwitter debate: How Black Friday has evolved this year
Retail heavyweights discussed the merits of Black Friday, how it could impact Christmas trading and online sales versus footfall.
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OpinionOpinion: Financial planning for Black Friday 2016 needs to start now
Despite high-profile exceptions, more retailers than ever are participating in Black Friday, and many have already launched their discounts.