Christmas

How personalised strategies transform one-off festive buyers into loyal customers

News reports about post-Christmas sales slumps are becoming as traditional as turkey and stuffing. Whether it’s gifts for the kids…

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Shop prices decrease again in October

Shop price deflation decelerated to 0.4% in October from -0.6% in September, according to new figures from the British Retail…

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Retailers report ‘record high’ stock levels in October

Retailers’ stock levels in relation to expected sales were at their highest on record in October, according to the latest…

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Debenhams poised to name Mark Gifford as new chairman

Debenhams is reportedly about to name Mark Gifford, former chief financial officer at House of Fraser, as its new chairman.…

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Royal Mail strikes could cost retailers £8m

A possible Black Friday Royal Mail strike could force retailers to attempt to pass on 8.5 million parcels, or 105,000…

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How retailers can guarantee success this festive season

Whether it’s Aldi’s Kevin the Carrot, or John Lewis’ The Bear and The Hare, Christmas adverts are often the ones…

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Asda denies claims that it will fire staff for not signing new contract

‘Big Four’ grocer Asda has hit back at claims that it will lay off staff for failing to sign a…

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Grocery sales slow to lowest September growth in two years

Shopping momentum has fallen in September, with grocery sales slowing to +1.7% in the last four weeks. According to new…

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Notonthehighstreet sees operating profits double in full-year results

Online gifts retailer Notonthehighstreet saw its operating EBITDA profits increase to £3.1m in 2019, from £1.7m the previous year. The…

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Debenhams secures £50m cash injection from creditors

Debenhams has revealed it has secured a £50m loan facility with some of its existing lenders to help it through…

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