All Christmas articles – Page 86
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Opinion
Comment: Christmas will be the real multichannel test
The sceptics remain in the ascendancy when it comes to whether the UK can replicate the consumer feeding frenzy witnessed around Black Friday in the US.
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Opinion
Retail Surgery: How can I avoid temporary staff breaching data protection laws in the run-up to Christmas?
How can I avoid temporary staff breaching data protection laws in the run-up to Christmas?
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Analysis
Analysis: How to manage a department store at Christmas
It’s the most important time of the year, so how does one of the UK’s busiest department stores manage the Christmas peak? Rebecca Thomson visits John Lewis’ Oxford Street store to find out.
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News
£3.5bn of Christmas sales to be shaped by smartphones
Christmas sales influenced or purchased via smartphones will hit £3.5bn, says research from advisory firm Deloitte.
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News
Argos to launch interactive ad to promote apps
Argos is to launch a mobile-interactive TV advert to promote its iPad and smartphone apps.
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News
Shopping frenzy begins as Black Friday dawns
Retailers are looking to take full advantage of a surge in shoppers today with prices slashed across the high street and online on what is dubbed Black Friday.
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Analysis
Campaign of the week: Boots, Let’s Feel Good
Ahead of Christmas, Boots has dumped its ‘Here Come The Girls’ advertising theme for a new ‘Let’s Feel Good’ campaign.
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Analysis
Analysis: Are retail adverts now behind the times?
Retail campaigns often focus on women, but changes in shopping habits and society may mean a new approach is needed.
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Opinion
Comment: Alistair McGeorge safely steers New Look
The canny Alistair McGeorge looks to be making some progress in turning around fashion group New Look.
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News
Tesco puts its Christmas hat on
Tesco has embarked on some festive fun atop its stores this Christmas as its gears up for the big day.
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News
Retail sales growth of 2% expected in December
Retail sales growth in December is expected to come in at 2%, below the 10-year average for the month of 3.2%.
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News
Mayor of London briefs retailers ahead of £100m weekend
Mayor of London Boris Johnson met with London retailers today ahead of the West End’s VIP Saturday when shoppers are expected to spend £100m in preparation for the Christmas season.
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News
Rihanna lights up Westfield with Christmas switch-on
Pop star Rihanna switched on Stratford Westfield’s Christmas lights last night, amid fireworks as she performed her new single ‘Diamonds’ at the shopping centre.
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Opinion
Comment: Communication is the key to success
As I write, the country is enraptured by the unveiling of the John Lewis ‘Fifty Shades of Slush’ Christmas TV advert where a snowman nips off to the shops to purchase festive knitwear.
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Analysis
Christmas 2012: What do retailers need to know?
As Christmas 2012 hoves into view, Retail Week takes a look at forecasts for this festive season
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Analysis
Infographic: Online Christmas spending
As etailers gear up for a busy festive period, research reveals that 2012 is set to be a strong year.
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Analysis
Campaign of the week: Asda, Behind Every Great Christmas There’s Mum
Asda’s new Christmas advert has prompted controversy after more than 50 complaints to the Advertising Standards Authority alleging it is sexist, while Twitter users have both hailed it as smartly observed and slammed it as old-fashioned.
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Opinion
Retail Surgery: How can I prepare my business for the Christmas delivery window?
How can I make sure my business is prepared for the Christmas delivery window?
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News
Sainsbury’s Justin King: Market is polarising
Clear division between winners and losers emerging as JS posts profits rise.
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News
Comet collapse sparks early Christmas rush
Retailer’s demise pulls forward seasonal sales of electricals and technology.