All Black Friday articles – Page 25
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OpinionComment: Black Friday retail lessons from the US
The early results of Black Friday might be intoxicating but the long-term impact remains unknown, as US history demonstrates.
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NewsBlack Friday and unseasonal weather hit December retail sales
Black Friday discounting and good weather hit December retail sales, according to the latest BDO High Street Sales Tracker.
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NewsHouse of Fraser expects Black Friday to get 'bigger and bigger'
House of Fraser believes Black Friday is set to get “bigger and bigger” and has shrugged off concerns from other retailers about the event.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Tesco and Aldi
Retail news round-up on January 6, 2015: Tesco considers pensions overhaul and Aldi recalls chocolates after salmonella found.
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NewsBlack Friday 2014 becomes UK's biggest shopping day on record
Black Friday 2014 was the UK’s biggest shopping day on record as consumers splashed out £810m during the US-inspired retail bonanza.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Tesco, Aurora and John Lewis
Retail news round-up on January 5, 2015: Tesco mulls job cuts and scrapping of rebates; Mike Shearwood steps down from Aurora; grocers building on just 6% of land; and John Lewis boss questions Black Friday discounts.
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NewsJohn Lewis reports strong Christmas but boss warns of Black Friday impact
John Lewis has reported strong Christmas sales but boss Andy Street also highlighted the distorted trading patterns of Black Friday.
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NewsHigh street footfall down on the last weekend before Christmas
The number of people hitting the shops over the last weekend before Christmas fell as consumers increasingly choose to buy online.
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CartoonBlower’s retail cartoon: Christmas chaos as Yodel suspends collections
Retail Week’s cartoonist Patrick Blower’s take on Yodel suspending collections in the lead-up to Christmas following Black Friday demand.
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NewsChristmas spending grows 4.2% on last year following Black Friday boost
Consumer spending was up 4.2% on last year over the first part of the Golden Quarter, according to Barclaycard spending data.
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NewsBlack Friday drives biggest retail sales growth in over a decade
Black Friday propelled the biggest increase in retail sales in more than a decade as sales rose in November 6.4% year on year.
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NewsChristmas success rides on final days after shopping patterns skewed
Retailers are banking on a last-minute shopper rush for seasonal success after Black Friday disrupted shopping patterns in the golden quarter.
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OpinionComment: Get ready for the new retail normal at Christmas
This year’s golden quarter is set to be another nail-biter as Black Friday and last-minute shoppers make Christmas sales evermore uncertain.
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NewsJohn Lewis says systems 'stood up to challenge' of soaring Black Friday orders
John Lewis said its systems “stood up to the challenge” of unprecedented Black Friday online orders as sales rose last week.
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NewsYodel resumes collections after being hit by overwhelming demand
Courier firm Yodel has returned to a full service after suspending collections on Thursday after being overwhelmed by demand.
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NewsHigh street footfall down 4% in November despite Black Friday promotions
High street footfall dropped 4% last month despite many retailers launching a raft of Black Friday deals to kick off Christmas.
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NewsYodel suspends collections because of Black Friday demand
Courier firm Yodel has suspended collections from distribution hubs after an unprecedented surge in demand following Black Friday.
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OpinionComment: Never underestimate the power of ‘new’ in retail
While many shoppers turn to online for convenience, stores will always attract consumers who want new and unique products.
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NewsBarbara Horspool joins The White Company as clothing director
The White Company has hired womenswear guru Barbara Horspool as clothing director to bolster the retailer’s growing fashion arm.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Black Friday, Walgreens, Tesco, and business rates
Retail news round-up on December 11, 2014: Black Friday biggest shopping day, Walgreens boss to retire, business rates thrown into question, and more.