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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Dec- 2023 -7 DecemberNews
Black Friday 2023 surpasses 2019 levels
Black Friday weekend was the busiest day of 2023, slightly surpassing 2019’s figures, according to new figures released today (7 December) by New West End Company. Driving uplift was early morning shoppers, with higher footfall concentrated between 8am – 12pm. This is likely down to the rise in savvy spenders,…
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7 DecemberClothing & Shoes
Frasers H1 profits rise 25.7% to £364.7m
Frasers Group has revealed that retail profits from trading increased by 25.7% to £364.7m in the half-year period ended 29 October, driven by the “strong” performance from Sports Direct. During the period, Frasers also revealed that profit before tax increased by 8% to £310.2m, while profit after tax rose by…
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5 DecemberNews
Today’s news in brief-5/12/23
Independent luxury retailer Jules B is reportedly contemplating a Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA) following a ransomware attack that occurred in September. The MD and co-founder, Julian Blades, has sought assistance from KSA Group to navigate through the financial challenges. The retailer aims to focus more on its website, which constitutes…
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5 DecemberNews
Lounge opens pop-up at Liverpool One
Underwear brand Lounge has launched its Christmas pop-up store on Liverpool One’s South John Street that will run until December 23. The 4,000 sq ft store delivers a premium shopping experience showcasing the brand’s range of lingerie, loungewear, and nightwear. Championing its ‘Comfort Made Sexy’ tagline, the store offers fully…
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5 DecemberSupermarkets
December to see £13bn in grocery sales for first time, Kantar says
Take-home grocery sales are expected to surpass £13bn for the first time ever this December, according to marketing data and analytics company Kantar. It comes as its latest figures found that sales grew by 6.3% over the four weeks to 26 November 2023 to reach £11.7bn. Kantar said the cost…
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5 DecemberClothing & Shoes
Marks and Spencer extends Christmas trading hours
Marks and Spencer has announced that it has extended its Christmas trading hours from 18-22 December with more than 400 stores open from 6am until 10pm. Additionally, a number of stores will also be open until 10pm on 23 December and 4pm on Christmas Eve for last minute Christmas shoppers.…
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4 DecemberHealth & Beauty
Superdrug opens new store in Brent Cross Shopping Centre
Superdrug has opened a new 6,000 sq ft store in Brent Cross Shopping Centre today (4 December), creating 45 new jobs. The new store, which is one of the retailer’s largest within the M25, will offer customers access to the latest health and beauty products, everyday toiletries, beauty treatments and…
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1 DecemberNews
Today’s news in brief- 1/11/23
Matthew Moulding, the founder of THG, has acquired a 3.2% stake in Kelso Group, a shareholder critical of THG’s business leadership. Moulding’s investment of approximately £300,000 comes amid Kelso’s consistent claims that THG is undervalued, advocating for the separation of its divisions. Kelso, launched in 2022, raised £3m to invest…
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1 DecemberSupermarkets
Aldi invests £12m to lower the price of more than 180 products
Aldi has announced it is investing £12m to lower the prices of over 180 of its products. Its latest move follows the announcement of the supermarket’s ‘Christmas Price Lock’, which sees the prices of key food staples including a range of whole turkey crowns, pigs in blankets, Christmas puddings and…
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Nov- 2023 -30 NovemberNews
Lidl set for ‘record-breaking’ Christmases amid 11% customer increase
Lidl GB is anticipating a “record-breaking” Christmas, after reporting an 11% uptick in customers over the past six weeks. The update comes as Lidl GB’s CEO revealed that shoppers started planning and preparing for the festive season early this year, with two mince pies selling every second since September. The…
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