Christmas

Today’s news in brief-20/10/23

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) revealed a 0.9% decline in retail sales for September, following a 0.4% rise in…

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UK consumer confidence falls ahead of festive period

GfK’s long-running consumer confidence index decreased nine points to -30 in October. All five measures were down in comparison to…

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One in six Black Friday purchases will be returned, data shows

Almost one in every six garments bought on Black Friday will be returned, with Gen Z and Millennials leading the…

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John Lewis Partnership unveils new lifestyle brand

The John Lewis Partnership has unveiled Made With Care, the first design for a new lifestyle brand that will be…

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Today’s news in brief-16/10/23

Next has finalised the acquisition of FatFace for £115.2m, with a portion of the payment made in cash and the…

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Covent Garden welcomes 16 new retail brands in six months

Shaftesbury Capital has signed 16 new retail brands across its Covent Garden estate in the last six months, cementing the…

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Aldi to open 12 new stores before Christmas

Aldi has revealed that it plans to open 12 additional stores across the country before the end of the year. …

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M&S to recruit 10,000 Christmas roles

Marks and Spencer has announced it will be recruiting 10,000 new customer assistants to support in its stores over the…

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A retailer’s guide to seasonal merchandising and display

In the dynamic world of retail, seasonal merchandising and displays stand as potent catalysts for driving foot traffic and boosting…

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Major retailers are hiring for Xmas – but is that right for you?

As the festive season approaches, shoppers in the UK are gearing up for Christmas spending, while retailers are preparing themselves…

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