All Seasonal articles – Page 61
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Analysis & FeaturesOcado pushes non-food websites in build-up to Christmas: Pictures
Ocado used its Christmas preview to show off its new destination websites - Fetch.co.uk and Sizzle.co.uk
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Analysis & FeaturesSainsbury's balances old favourites and npd for Christmas: Pictures
Sainsbury’s is looking for the right balance between old favourites and new ideas.
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Analysis & FeaturesWaitrose cooks up another Heston special for Christmas: Pictures
As ever, it’s all eyes on the Heston from Waitrose range at Christmas and although the hidden orange Christmas pudding is back, this year the chef is bringing bling to frozen puddings
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Analysis & FeaturesAsda aims for 'trusted comfort' this Christmas: Pictures
Asda says its Christmas collection is all about “trusted comfort” and convenience that can “create a little theatre at the table” - all underlined with a heavy dose of nostalgia. One innovation it has launched this year is an easy-carve six-bird roast, which it claims is an industry first. The ...
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Analysis & FeaturesTesco goes mid-tier for Christmas: Pictures
Last Christmas it gave you Tesco Finest’s relaunch but this year Tesco is putting the emphasis on its mid-tier Tesco range, with a ‘style for less’ theme across food and non-food.
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Comment & OpinionWinter wonderlands
’Tis the season to look at what the retailers will be selling at Christmas
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Comment & OpinionFrom football to the festive season where quality will be key
Retailers are not just focused on the World Cup at the moment…
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NewsFortnum & Mason enjoys Christmas sales growth
Fortnum & Mason has reported double-digit Christmas sales growth topping off big increases in annual sales and profits.
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NewsTesco Christmas sales drop as superstores feel the pinch
Tesco’s out-of-town stores have been hurt by a major shift to online shopping, discount stores and convenience outlets, the retailer admitted today.
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NewsGreggs sales pick up over Christmas but job cuts loom
Greggs’ like-for-like sales grew 2.6% in the 13 weeks to 28 December as it saw “strong demand” over the Christmas period, but it warned jobs cuts were on the way.
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NewsMorrisons sales tumble 5.6% in tough festive trading
Morrisons has reported a 5.6% fall in like-for-like sales excluding fuel for the six weeks to 5 January.
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NewsM&S food business buoyant as clothing sales slump
Marks & Spencer has reported a small drop in quarterly like-for-likes despite a much-publicised revamp of its clothing offer.
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NewsCo-op food sales bounce back over Christmas period
The Co-operative Group has posted like-for-like sales growth of 1% over the key festive period, fuelled by its c-store estate,
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NewsAsda hails record Christmas footfall and online sales
December was a “very tough month for retailers”, Asda president Andy Clarke has said, but insisted the supermarket held its nerve to enjoy bumper Christmas footfall.
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NewsRetailers cross fingers for post-Christmas boost
Retailers are looking for a much needed post-Christmas boost as new figures indicated shopper numbers were up on 2012.
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NewsOnline Christmas sales set to top £890m
Online shopping sales on Christmas Day and Boxing Day are set to top £890m, according to e-tail analysts IMRG.
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NewsCanned sprouts sales soar as Brits seek convenient Christmas
Convenience is trumping tradition as a growing number of Brits get set to serve canned sprouts with Christmas dinner…
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NewsAldi and Lidl shoppers bemoan low levels of advertised stock
Disappointed Aldi and Lidl customers claim they have been unable to find products featured in high-profile ad campaigns…
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NewsLogistics giants prepare for final Christmas push
E-commerce and the growth of multichannel retail has created a sharp spike in Christmas delivery volumes…
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NewsKopparberg offers London commuters a husky ride
Swedish cider brand Kopparberg is offering London commuters the chance to ditch the Tube or bus for a husky ride.