All Christmas articles
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NewsLookfantastic launches same-day delivery on Uber Eats
Beauty retailer Lookfantastic has unveiled a tie-up with on-demand delivery specialist Uber Eats.
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OpinionâRetailâs 12 gifts of Christmas â and beyondâ
From keeping the cost of living down for customers to support for all sorts of good causes, retailersâ generosity has once again been unstinting this year. Christmas is the busiest time for retailers, but itâs also an appropriate moment to reflect on the industryâs invaluable role as a force for good.
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GalleryChristmas windows 2025: retailers aim to wow shoppers with eye-catching seasonal displays
âTis the season when many retailers get creative with their windows to help ensure the tills ring merrily over the Christmas period.
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NewsUK consumers set to spend nearly ÂŁ25bn over Christmas
UK consumers are set to spend ÂŁ24.6bn on presents, food, and festivities over the Christmas period this year, according to PwCâs latest festive predictions survey.
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OpinionâA cold Christmas looms for embattled Asdaâ
As grocers prepare for the busiest days of the year, the Christmas period for Asda is likely to mirror its poor performance in this weekâs Worldpanel data
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FeatureMerry Crime-mas: What are retailers doing to keep their staff safe over the festive season?
Shoplifting and retail crime continue to plague the industry as cases reach record levels. This is only expected to intensify as the sector enters its busiest â and most dangerous â trading period of the year; the all-important golden quarter
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InterviewSupply chain: DHL retail and ecommerce boss on leveraging AI, data and teamwork in time for peak
With that in mind, Retail Week speaks to DHL supply chain managing director of retail and ecommerce, Natalie Frow, about how retailers can prepare for peak and how the use of automation and AI can boost fulfilment.
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NewsM&S launches week-long festive live shopping event
M&S has launched a week-long live shopping event as it promises to make âDecemberâs whirlwind of festive prep effortlessâ.
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InterviewQ&A: Trinny London MD on omnichannel, personalisation and Christmas
While Trinny London is not even a decade old, the beauty retailer has gone from being makeup-focused and digital first, to now focusing on omnichannel with its flagship London store and personalised services.
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DataData: The consumer and retail trends shaping Christmas 2025
Weâre in the thick of the golden quarter with Black Friday just days away and Christmas in a month, but concerns over what will be in the Budget could crush consumersâ Christmas spirit
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GalleryFirst look: Clarks unveils new look fascia on Tottenham Court Road
Footwear specialist Clarks has opened its new look fascia on Tottenham Court Road, calling the store âits most modern retail experience yetâ.
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Innovation of the WeekNotonthehighstreet launches AI shopping tool in time for Christmas
Innovation of the Week is a series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our team.
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AnalysisHow are retailers preparing for an AI Christmas?
Research shows that shoppers are increasingly using AI for product search, queries and purchasing, so how prepared are UK retailers?
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NewsQuiz enjoys âstrong startâ to the Christmas countdown
Quiz said it has enjoyed a âstrong startâ to the countdown to Christmas after its new partywear collection helped deliver a boost in revenues.
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FeatureReviewed: The best retailer Christmas adverts of the year
Weâve gathered a panel of experts from Adland to deliver their verdict on some of the biggest retailer adverts of 2025.
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AnalysisStore tour: John Lewis unwraps latest store transformation in time for Christmas
John Lewis is firmly in the swing of its ÂŁ800m store upgrade programme as it unwraps its newly transformed Bluewater store in time for the busy golden quarter.
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AnalysisTikTok Shop predicts record-breaking Christmas after âbreakout yearâ
In a year where TikTok Shop has gone mainstream, with the likes of M&S and Lidl launching on the platform, the live shopping app is gearing up to break all its records this Christmas.
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VideoTesco shows the magic of an imperfect Christmas with new ad
Tesco has unveiled its 2025 Christmas campaign, demonstrating that the festive season is never perfect.
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DataM&S tops Christmas ad YouTube views table so far
Data from YouTube UKâs Christmas Ads Leaderboard, shared exclusively with Retail Week, shows that Marks & Spencerâs ad tops the table six weeks before Christmas
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Analysis39 retailers reveal the products that will dominate Christmas 2025
Leaders from Asda, Boots, Mattel, Space NK, The Entertainer, and more reveal the products they expect to be festive bestsellers this Christmas.