Christmas

Retail sales growth weakens post-Christmas

Retail sales grew slower pace during January when compared with the past four years, according to the latest monthly CBI…

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Retail property demand at six-year low

Demand for retail property space fell to its lowest level since 2011 according to new figures from property qualifications body…

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Asos reports 23% UK Christmas sales growth

Online fashion retailer Asos has revealed retail sales grew strongly in the lead-up to and during the Christmas period. Total…

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Co-op cuts prices of 600 products with £50m investment

The Co-op has announced a £50m investment to cut the cost of everyday food, lowering the prices of more than…

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Pets at Home reports strong Christmas sales, ends Barkers store trail

  Pet supplies retailer Pets at Home has revealed positive sales growth for the 12-week period ending on 4 January…

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WHSmith sales fall, but airports and stations climb

High street sales for book retailer WHSmith were down 5% in the 20-week period to 20 January. Like-for-like sales in…

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How can retailers overcome the omnichannel challenges?

Consumers’ demands on retailers have intensified in the past decade. Previously, having an online store to accompany your physical shop…

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December 2017 sees retail sales slump

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has revealed that December 2017 had the weakest retail sales in over four years.…

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Carpetright shares crash 41.9% amid profit warning

Specialist carpet retailer Carpetright has issued another profit warning prompting shares to fall by 41.9%, at the time of writing.…

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Seasalt reports record breaking Christmas sales

Cornish fashion brand Seasalt has reported a record year for Christmas trading, with overall sales up 52% for the five…

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