All Golden quarter articles
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NewsCurrys is making tech upgrades and store improvements ahead of Christmas
Currys is making enhancements to its omnichannel offering through tech upgrades and in-store improvements ahead of the busy festive season.
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NewsOnline sales in November off to ‘poor start’ ahead of Black Friday weekend
November ecommerce sales have gotten off to a “poor start” as sales dipped in the first two weeks of the month, according to IMRG’s online retail index.
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NewsAmazon research reveals independent sellers are using data and AI to boost Black Friday sales
Amazon research has revealed that many independent sellers on the platform are looking to leverage data and AI tools to capture a larger portion of sales over the Black Friday and Christmas season.
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NewsAllSaints shows commitment to bricks-and-mortar with raft of international store openings
Fashion retailer AllSaints is ramping up its international expansion strategy with a raft of new store openings worldwide.
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DataConsumer research: retailers should get set for a bumper Black Friday and bright Christmas
New consumer data from YouGov shows that customers are getting back into the Christmas spirit in 2024.
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NewsFour in 10 retail workers are worried about their safety during the festive season
Four in 10 retail employers are concerned about their safety ahead of the Christmas rush, according to a new report by YouGov and Motorola Solutions.
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VideoJD Sports unveils Christmas campaign celebrating family and friends
JD Sports has unveiled its Christmas campaign which celebrates “the different forms of family that make the festive season special for communities around the country.”
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VideoSports Direct launches Christmas advert celebrating new traditions with UK athletes
Sports Direct has launched its Christmas campaign called ‘New Traditions Start Here’, featuring some of the UK’s biggest athletes across various sports.
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NewsWHSmith chief executive sees ‘exciting opportunities’ in American airports and UK hospitals
WHSmith chief executive Carl Cowling said he sees “exciting opportunities” for growth across North American airports and UK hospitals, following the retailer’s preliminary results for the year to August 31.
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NewsBritish Retail Consortium warns Reeves of ‘inevitable’ job losses and price rises due to Budget
The British Retail Consortium has written to chancellor Rachel Reeves warning that her national insurance raid in the recent Budget will inevitably lead to job losses in the sector and an increase of prices for consumers.
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NewsM&S has overtaken Waitrose for the first time in the critical pre-Christmas period
Marks & Spencer has overtaken Waitrose as the grocer Middle England for the first time, as well as outstripping every other supermarket in sales growth.
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NewsBoots’ website crashes under ‘biggest ever Black Friday Sale’ stampede
Shoppers racing to the Boots app and website to take advantage of the retailer’s “biggest-ever” Black Friday Sale ran into technical difficulties as they tried to shop yesterday.
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Retail VoiceFive ways retailers can succeed this holiday shopping season
With spending around Black Friday forecast to surpass last year’s levels, Shopify’s Deann Evans examines how retailers can capitalise on the potentially positive shopper sentiment this golden quarter
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VideoThe Perfume Shop spritzes some Christmas magic in new festive ad
The Perfume Shop has unveiled its Christmas advert bringing to life the magic and allure of the holiday season.
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NewsJohn Lewis strengthens Black Friday offering with big beauty deals
John Lewis has added hundreds of beauty offers to its Black Friday event, including brands like Charlotte Tilbury and Mac as it expects more customers than ever to shop during the promotional period.
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InterviewQ&A: Boots exec explains why the retailer is betting big on beauty this Christmas
Boots head of gift transformation and strategic brand partnerships, Jenna Whittingham-Ward explains how the UK’s largest health and beauty retailer is going big on beauty this Christmas.
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VideoMarks & Spencer unveils clothing and home Christmas advert
Marks & Spencer’s seasonal ad for its clothing and home categories has aired today, carrying the message ‘Christmas starts here’.
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NewsAldi to open 11 new stores in time for crucial Christmas trading period
Aldi is set to open 11 new stores across the UK between now and Christmas, with a further 15 existing stores undergoing refurbishments to enhance the customer experience during the crucial festive period.
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NewsSpace NK urges shoppers to watch out for Black Friday fraudsters
Cosmetics retailer Space NK is warning customers not to purchase its luxury advent calendar from fake adverts for Black Friday Sales as criminals are targeting consumers with offers that are too good to be true.
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NewsZalando’s sales and profits are up after ‘strong start’ to new season
Online fashion giant Zalando has reported a “strong” third quarter as sales and profits surged amid “increasing consumer demand”.