All Golden quarter articles
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AnalysisSainsburyâs boss confident ahead of the Budget as grocery giant ramps up for Christmas
Sainsburyâs boss Simon Roberts outlined his wishes for next weekâs Budget and outlined his takeaways on consumer confidence heading into the all-important Christmas trading period.
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NewsNearly half of Brits aim to cut back on Black Friday spending
Nearly half of British shoppers are planning to cut back spending over Black Friday this year, according to cloud communications company Sinchâs research exclusively shared with Retail Week.
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FeatureThe cost of Christmas: How prices of classic 90s toys have changed
According to the algorithms, Brits are once again on the hunt for the comfortable glow of multi-coloured lights.
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AnalysisSubdued Christmas hiring reflects wider UK retail hiring problems
Tis the season for doom and gloom? After a summer of sport and spending, retail is now grappling with a looming autumn Budget, youth unemployment at a shocking high, and a Barclays consumer spend report reveals consumers are cautious as we approach winter.
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AnalysisRevealed: Brits to spend most with Amazon and Tesco this Christmas
One thousand UK consumers have shared how they plan to shop this golden quarter, and with which retailers, in exclusive research conducted for Retail Weekâs Christmas Consumer report
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NewsUK Christmas spending to break records driven by inflation
UK consumer spend over Christmas is set to break records as inflation is expected to drive spending to âunprecedented levelsâ, according to VoucherCodes.co.uk.
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AnalysisRetail hopes for the best and prepares for the worst ahead of the Budget
With all eyes focused on the Budget, retail hopes new management doesnât make the mistakes of the old
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NewsProCook âwell positionedâ for peak after record first half
ProCook said it is âwell positionedâ for the important peak trading period after it delivered another period of record-breaking sales.
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NewsUK set for strongest festive season in five years, says Bain
The consulting firm expects 3.5% nominal growth in November and December, with its data suggesting seven in 10 UK consumers preferring to buy online will start their festive shopping on Amazon.
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NewsTesco adds more than 500 brands to Clubcard points scheme
Tesco has added more than 500 brands, including Nike, Boden and Ticketmaster, where Clubcard members can collect points, as it pushes its loyalty scheme beyond its own stores ahead of Black Friday and Christmas.
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NewsThird of shoppers start Christmas early in longer golden quarter, data shows
A third of UK shoppers planned to start their Christmas spending before October, stretching the golden quarter for retailers, according to a study commissioned by payments network Affirm.
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NewsTotal UK supermarket spending slips as customers remain cautious
Total till sales at UK supermarkets fell month-on-month as shoppers remained cautious about spending, according to the latest NielsenIQ data.
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NewsOnline spending in the UK exceeded ÂŁ1bn over Prime Day
UK online spending over Amazonâs two-day Prime event exceeded ÂŁ1bn as consumers shopped across sites to compare prices and take advantage of bargains.
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NewsMarks & Spencer launches Christmas recruitment drive
Marks & Spencer will hire thousands of new colleagues over the Christmas period to support store teams.
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NewsCard Factory âconfidentâ in strong golden quarter as revenue rises
Card Factory has posted a rise in revenue and is âconfidentâ of meeting full-year expectations due to âstrong golden quarter plansâ.
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NewsCurrys launches Christmas recruitment drive
Currys has launched a major recruitment drive for peak trading, with some roles planned to be permanent.
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NewsRetail Trust rolls out new support for staff wellbeing in run-up to Christmas
The Retail Trust is rolling out new safety videos and a handbook to protect staff wellbeing and tackle consumer abuse in the run-up to Christmas, Retail Week can reveal.
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AnalysisRevealed: How 1,000 Brits plan to shop this golden quarter
Access Retail Weekâs The Christmas Consumer report for exclusive data on how and when UK shoppers will spend this festive season â with analysis and insight to bolster your strategy
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Report StoreThe Christmas Consumer
Access Retail Weekâs The Christmas Consumer report for exclusive data on how and when UK shoppers will spend this festive season
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AnalysisPreparing for peak: Inside Bootsâ Burton warehouse in the run-up to Christmas
Itâs a mild September day and summer seems to be over, so now itâs time to think about Christmas.