All Christmas articles – Page 28
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Comment & OpinionWhat consumers are searching for this digital Christmas
Consumers are already set for an online Christmas, and are keen to keep things local, says Harry Walker, industry head of grocery retail at Google
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NewsFinnebrogue unveils nitrite-free Christmas Pigs in Blankets NPD
It is said by Finnebrogue to be the first mass-produced nitrite-free pigs in blankets product on the market
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NewsGrocer Gold Store Manager of the Year stars in Morrisons ad campaign
Joanne Bennett-McNally, store manager of Morrisons Widnes, takes centre stage in the ad
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NewsJJ Food Service launches ‘Christmas at Home Essentials’ range
The 72-strong range includes beef, pork and lamb roasting joints as well as alcohol, party food and desserts
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Comment & OpinionIt’s a tough year to strike a suitable Christmas ad tone
The retailers’ festive campaigns are out – some are tugging at our heartstrings while others are poking fun at the year we’ve had. So who’s got it right?
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Comment & OpinionPizza Hut’s choir sings praises of its Christmas treat
Pizza Hut deserves props for not taking its Christmas ad too seriously this year
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NewsOne Stop retailers report sales spike in gifting items as non-essential shops close
A Burnley-based One Stop store has recorded a 20% increase in sales on gift sets, gift cards and candles compared to last year
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NewsTwo-thirds of M&S stores to stay open until midnight from 21 to 23 December
The upmarket retailer wants to better manage customer flow and ensure social distancing is maintained
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NewsCall for all-night deliveries to avoid Christmas shortages
The Grocer understands ministers have agreed to consider the move, along with a temporary loosening of restrictions on driver working hours, in a repeat of emergency measures introduced in March
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NewsConsumers Christmas shopping earlier and planning smaller gatherings
Despite reports the government is planning to temporarily lift restrictions on family gatherings over the festive period, sales figures suggest shoppers are planning scaled-down festivities
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Analysis & FeaturesChristmas ads reviewed: who is the overall winner of 2020?
Retailers have had a challenge getting the tone right this year. Our expert panel decides who’s done it best
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NewsSainsbury’s Christmas ad campaign focuses on nostalgic festive memories
The supermarket unveiled the first of three adverts over the weekend
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NewsCook customers favour ‘turkeys for two’ for Covid Christmas
Centrepieces which feed up to six people are also proving popular
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Comment & OpinionStartups have a rare opportunity to snap up Christmas TV airtime for cheap
Rather than having a digital-first approach, these brands have a chance to develop ideas that work across online and offline channels, says Josh Clarricoats, managing partner at Hell Yeah
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NewsMults urged to capitalise on salad health halo this Christmas
Florette is expecting bumper seasonal sales over the past few years to grow further in light of pandemic shopping habits
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NewsChristmas turkey rush could lead to shortages of British birds
Sales of joints and smaller birds are reported to have tripled year-on-year, according to one major retailer
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NewsAsda reports online Christmas surge but customers cutting back on food
Sales of frozen turkey crowns, which typically serve three to four people, had increased by 230% year on year so far, Asda said
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Comment & OpinionChristmas grocery delivery slots are full – but it’s not the only channel for shoppers
Click & collect, delivery via third-party sites like Deliveroo and in-store shopping must be sold as viable alternatives
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Comment & OpinionSupermarkets have a tough choice to make this Christmas
Delivery slots are already filling up, making it tough for the mults to please everyone, says Matt Lee, MD at Capture
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NewsMondelez ditches plastic trays in packaging switch-up
Mondelez claims the move will result in 33 tonnes less plastic being used this Christmas