All Christmas in July articles
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AnalysisWill 2025 be an AI-powered Christmas?
As retail ramps up for the festive rush, AI is poised to play a pivotal role. What festive innovations can we expect this golden quarter, and will they drive lasting change?
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AnalysisSustainability under the tree: Should retailers counter Christmas consumption with more CSR?
It’s officially Christmas in July, when retailers showcase what they have in store for the festive season. So how will they balance the festive consumption extravaganza with sustainability?
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AnalysisUnboxing cracking Christmas sales: 2025’s bestsellers revealed
Christmas may still be months away, but for retailers peak planning is already in full swing. Which products and trends will top wishlists for 2025 and bring festive cheer?
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Report StoreThe Christmas Forecast
Exclusive data reveals how shoppers will spend in golden quarter.
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DataExclusive data: Food, beauty and electricals retailers poised to win this Christmas
New research shows food and beauty retailers are forecast to achieve the highest sales values this Golden Quarter, alongside a welcome recovery for the electricals sector
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AnalysisThe trends and innovations Pandora, Liberty and Cotswold Company are counting on this Christmas
Capitalising on the annual industry event ‘Christmas in July’, we explore the strategies set to boost engagement and sustain growth for retailers this Christmas
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AnalysisMerry clickmas: How social selling is shaping Christmas 2024
There’s no better time to elevate your retail offering than Christmas. Here we explore the key innovations and trends set to drive festive spending in 2024 – and how you can get in on the action
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AnalysisThe secrets behind 2023's winning Christmas ads and what to expect this year
There’s no better time to elevate your retail offering than Christmas. Here we explore the key innovations and trends set to drive festive spending in 2024 – and how you can get in on the action
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AnalysisUnwrapping festive sales growth: 2024’s Christmas bestsellers revealed
Which categories and products will dominate spend for Christmas 2024 and how are retailers preparing to win in the golden quarter?
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Report StoreThe Christmas Forecast 2024
All roads lead to the golden quarter for UK retail. Having the right strategy is essential.
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AnalysisFashion and beauty retailers will be most resilient this Christmas
Fashion and health and beauty will be the only two sectors to record both value and volume sales increases this golden quarter, Retail Week’s new report reveals
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AnalysisDeep dive: What will be this year’s Christmas bestsellers?
Retailers are busy behind the scenes finalising their Christmas ranges. Which products and trends are they banking on to whip up a festive frenzy?
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AnalysisDeep dive: How will the World Cup impact retail sales this Christmas?
Normally a summer event, due to the country’s hot weather the Qatar 2022 World Cup will take place from November 21 to December 18, closing a week before Christmas.
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AnalysisData: The sectors that will win and lose this Christmas
The cost-of-living crisis is set to bite this festive season, with health and beauty the only sector to see volume growth, as Retail Week’s latest report reveals
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Report StoreThe Christmas Forecast 2022
Exclusive data reveals how retail sales will fare this Christmas
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AnalysisDeep dive: The Mega Sale days turning Christmas on its head
The Christmas shopping period – historically heavily weighted towards the first three-and-a-half weeks of December following the traditional end-of-November payday – is now effectively a multi-month affair.
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DataData: The sectors set to steal Christmas 2021
Retail Week’s latest report forecasts Christmas sales performance by category, revealing the product areas retailers should be placing their bets on.
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Retail VoiceConsumer sentiment is at a record high: what does that mean for Christmas?
Will consumer confidence translate into a successful festive trading period, asks Lisa Hooker, leader of industry for consumer markets at PwC UK
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Opinion‘It’s time to talk about Christmas – and it should be less volatile this year’
When we agreed to collaborate with Retail Week on Christmas in July, we expected a mixed response.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What will be this year’s Christmas bestsellers?
For Retail Week’s Christmas 2022 bestseller predictions, click here