Christmas
This coverage explores the critical Christmas trading period in the UK retail sector, focusing on sales performance, promotional strategies, consumer trends, supply chain planning, and operational challenges. Reporting highlights how retailers prepare for and execute peak season campaigns to maximise revenue and manage demand. Designed for executives and managers, it provides insights into effective planning and competitive positioning during the festive season.
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Nov- 2024 -25 NovemberHigh Street
BRC urges public to give retail workers gift of a ‘safe Christmas’
Ahead of Black Friday and the busy festive period, the British Retail Consortium (BRC) and its retail members are calling on the public to “stand together against violence and abuse towards retail workers this Christmas”. The BRC said Christmas is an “incredibly complex and challenging time of year” for the…
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22 NovemberAnalysis
Retail insights for the Golden Quarter ahead
The Golden Quarter – November to January – remains the most critical period for UK retailers, and in 2024, the stakes are higher than ever. Consumers are still risk-averse in the run-up to Christmas, but coupled with the rise of social commerce and growing sustainability concerns, you get both challenges…
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22 NovemberFeatures
Black Friday and Returns Tuesday: How should retailers prepare?
As the retail sector gears up for the peak trading season, Black Friday remains a pivotal event, leading the way for a whirlwind of sales and consumer activity. Yet, the day also sets the stage for another less celebrated occasion: Returns Tuesday. This phenomenon, occurring shortly after Black Friday, sees…
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18 NovemberNews
Aldi launches donation drive ahead of Christmas
Aldi has launched a donation drive ahead of the Christmas period and revealed a list of the most in-demand items at foodbanks to help guide shoppers. The items have been selected by foodbanks, charities and community groups across the UK and include store cupboard essentials, festive treats, toiletries and pet…
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18 NovemberFeatures
Digital shelf analysis: The secret weapon for brands this golden quarter
In Britain, 67% of consumers plan to spend the same or more than last year during the 2024 golden quarter1 so brands will need to pull out all the stops to get their slice of the pie, particularly when it comes to sales and marketing strategies. With huge retail events…
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14 NovemberClothing & Shoes
Boohoo raises £39m through fundraiser as half-year losses triple
Boohoo has raised £39.3m through a “significantly oversubscribed” fundraising launch with shareholders after its losses tripled in its half-year results. In the half-year ended 31 August 2024, adjusted pre-tax losses widened to £27.4m, up from a loss of £9.1m the prior year. Revenues also fell by 15% from £729.1m to £619.8m.…
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14 NovemberNews
WHSmith profits rise 16% to £166m in FY24
WHSmith has seen its profit before tax increase 16% to £166m in its preliminary results for the year ended 31 August. Total group revenue for the year was up 7% at £1.9bn, with a “strong” performance across the retailer’s travel, air, hospital and rail segments. The retailer said to have…
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13 NovemberSupermarkets
Asda sales lag behind other major supermarkets, new data finds
Asda was found to trail behind all other major UK supermarkets with a 3.5% decline in sales and a 1% fall in market share over the year, new data from NIQ has revealed. It comes as supermarket sales have slowed in the four weeks to 2 November to 4% year-on-year,…
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13 NovemberSupermarkets
M&S overtakes Waitrose in Middle England ahead of Christmas
Marks and Spencer has overtaken Waitrose for the first time in Middle England ahead of the Christmas season, according to the Telegraph. Unpublished market data seen by the Telegraph revealed that M&S surpassed Waitrose and every other supermarket in sales growth over the last month. According to the recent Kantar…
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12 NovemberSupermarkets
Supermarket sales hit 2024 high as shoppers ready for Christmas
Take-home sales at the grocers increased by 2.0% over the four weeks to 3 November 2024 to reach £11.6bn, making this the biggest sales month of the year so far, according to the latest data from Kantar. The take-home sales rise coincided with a jump in the number of shopping…
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