All Christmas articles – Page 83
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InterviewQ&A: Morrisons chief executive Dalton Philips defends strategy
Morrisons today reported a 2.5% fall in like-for-like sales in the six weeks to December 30 after a poor Christmas. Chief executive Dalton Philips and chief financial officer Richard Pennycook explained to the media what went wrong and set out their plans for the future.
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OpinionComment: Morrisons are years behind the competition
Morrisons needs to act quickly to address its problems before the competition leaves it behind.
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NewsDecember spending "disappointing", says Visa Europe
Shopper spend fell 1.7% year-on-year in the crucial December trading period as spending on the high street dipped, according to Visa Europe.
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NewsMorrisons like-for-likes fall 2.5% after 'disappointing' Christmas
Morrisons has reported a “disappointing” performance over Christmas amid a “highly promotional market”.
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NewsRetailers braced for unprecedented level of January returns
Retailers are braced to receive more returned items than ever before as the growth of online shopping threatens to distort retailers’ sales figures.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Next's multichannel prowess makes for a merry Christmas
Next was always going to impress in what has been deemed a multichannel Christmas by retail-watchers. The retailer, an innovator in online retail, positioned itself well to benefit from the surge in customer demand for quick and convenient Christmas shopping.
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NewsWaitrose reports busiest Christmas in its history
Waitrose has reported the busiest Christmas and New Year trading period in its history as sales broke £300m for the first time.
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NewsNext Christmas sales up 3.9%
Fashion retailer Next posted total sales up 3.9% in the Christmas trading period, as it narrowed its profit guidance.
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AnalysisIn numbers: Christmas trading 2012
After a volatile 2012 for retailers, Christmas is expected to have been slightly up on last year. Retail Week takes a look at the numbers released so far
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NewsTwo thirds of etailers forecast sales growth for 2013
Nearly two thirds of online retailers are predicting sales growth in the year ahead, according to a poll by the Royal Mail.
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NewsAsda hit by online Christmas food delivery problems
Problems at grocer Asda’s online business over the festive season meant that some customers failed to receive their Christmas food orders.
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NewsWaitrose records "most successful" Christmas ever
Upmarket grocer Waitrose has recorded its “most successful” ever Christmas as sales grew 7.7% in the seven weeks to December 24.
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NewsJohn Lewis reports record weekly sales pre-Christmas
Department store business John Lewis has reported record weekly revenue in the run-up to Christmas and a similar start to its Sale.
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NewsBoxing Day Sales rush while Christmas trading expected to be average
Festive bargain hunters flooded shops the country on Boxing Day as the British Retail Consortium (BRC) said that overall Christmas trading is expected to be slightly up on last year.
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NewsBargain hunters to spend £4.7bn in post-Christmas Sales
Britons are to spend £4.7bn on the high street and online in a post-Christmas spending spree, according to MoneySupermarket.com.
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NewsRetailers offer up to 90% discounts on Christmas Eve
Retailers are offering discounts of up to 90% to tempt shoppers on Christmas Eve as more than a third of adults have left their gift buying to the last minute, according to research.
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OpinionComment: 2012 - The year 2012 in review
This is my last column of the year. So what sort of year do we think it’s been? A strange one in many respects and certainly quite unique.
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NewsShoppers to spend more than £1.3bn this Christmas Eve
Shoppers are expected to spend more than £1.3bn this Christmas Eve – about £55m every hour – as millions leave their shopping to the last minute this year.
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NewsSanta grabs a bargain at B&Q's winter Sale
Santa is clearly a man who likes a bargain, as he was first in line at B&Q’s winter Sale this week to pick up grit, a shovel and a ladder for his busy day.
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AnalysisCampaign of the week: Bargain Booze Christmas Campaign
Bargain Booze has opted for a humorous ad to highlight its festive offers.