All Christmas trading articles – Page 26
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NewsMaplin Christmas sales soar as drones take off
Maplin has hailed “one of its strongest Christmas trading periods” as drones helped sales fly during the golden quarter.
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AnalysisThis week in retail: Super Thursday to reveal Christmas winners
This week brings a blizzard of updates that will give insight into how retailers fared over the vital golden quarter.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Sports Direct, Hobbs and more
Retail news round-up: Sports Direct to sell its brands, Hobbs put up for sale and supermarkets report solid Christmas trading.
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NewsToday in retail: Paphitis builds business despite ‘perfect storm’
Entrepreneur Theo Paphitis’s eponymous retail group updated on seasonal trading today – an interesting business because of its range of interests.
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NewsRates reform not needed – Mountain Warehouse boss
Mountain Warehouse boss Mark Neale has voiced his objections to industry calls for business rates reform and said it could bring unintended consequences.
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NewsGear4music hits the right notes in run-up to Christmas
Online musical instrument retailer Gear4music has unveiled a jump in like-for-likes in the run-up to Christmas driven by strong own-brand sales.
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NewsMountain Warehouse toasts bumper Christmas sales
Outdoor clothing specialist Mountain Warehouse has toasted an “outstanding” Christmas trading performance as like-for-likes jumped 13.6%, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsBoux Avenue spearheads Christmas sales rise for Paphitis
Theo Paphitis’s Boux Avenue lingerie business led a sales uplift at his group over Christmas, the tycoon has revealed to Retail Week.
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DataRetail league table: Christmas trading 2016
Find out how retailers have performed during the critical Christmas 2016 trading period, with our league table comparing like-for-like sales.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What's to blame for Next’s poor Christmas?
Next’s fourth quarter numbers marked a period of falling sales and shrinking profits for the former high street wonder kid.
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NewsMamas & Papas hails ‘encouraging’ Christmas trading
Nursery retailer Mamas & Papas unveiled an 11% increase in like-for-like sales in the 13 weeks to Christmas Day, driven by a rise in personal shopping.
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NewsNisa sales rise over Christmas as promotions pay off
Nisa’s like-for-likes climbed during the Christmas trading period as investments in seasonal promotions drove sales.
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NewsThe Fragrance Shop posts jump in Christmas sales
The Fragrance Shop registered an increase in like-for-like sales during the Christmas period, driven by the performance of luxury brands.
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NewsB&M Bargains sales soar in run-up to Christmas
B&M Bargains sales rocketed in the three months to Christmas Eve, with UK like-for-likes rising 7.2%.
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NewsNext's pre-Christmas sales slump as price rises loom
Next’s full-price sales fell in the all-important fourth quarter, contrary to the retailer’s expectations.
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NewsJigsaw Christmas sales up as retailer resists discounting
Jigsaw’s sales rose 10% over the Christmas period, with the retailer maintaining its full-price offer.
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NewsConsumer confidence remains depressed in November
Consumer confidence levels improved marginally in November but still remain low as the Eurozone crisis and fears over a further recession continues to depress sentiment.
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NewsDeloitte forecasts zero Christmas retail growth
Deloitte has forecast zero growth in total Christmas retail sales as austerity measures finally take hold.
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NewsThe White Company reveals strong Christmas trading
Clothing and homewares retailer The White Company has revealed a strong Christmas trading period as its full year profits soar 31% to £7.9m.
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AnalysisChristmas spending
Retail’s traditional golden quarter is under way and store chiefs’ attention is pretty much devoted to achieving Christmas sales success. But will shoppers spend?