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Advice
Tips for making a success of festive trading in a cost-of-living crisis
The most important trading season of the year has arrived, and in an intensely competitive market, retailers can’t afford to…
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High Street
Footfall gap to 2019 widens to -11.1% in Nov despite Black Friday boost
The gap in footfall from 2019 widened in November to -11.1% from -9.8% in October and -12.6% in September; -12.4%…
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High Street
Black Friday boosts footfall +9.3% YOY
Footfall was up +9.3% compared with 2021 across all UK retail destinations on Black Friday, according to the latest figures…
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DIY
ScS hails resilient trading despite challenging conditions
Furniture retailer ScS has said it is “encouraged” by a period of “resilient trading” despite facing challenging economic conditions. In…
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Supermarkets
54% of consumers plan to stick to spending this Christmas, study finds
Some 54% of UK consumers are Christmas “enthusiasts” and will not change their Christmas plans despite economic challenges, according to…
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Features
Optimising, not cutting, marketing spend is the key to riding out a recession
2022 has set the teeth of marketers and markets alike on edge. Months of political fumbling and ongoing economic uncertainty…
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High Street
M&S tops YouGov’s best UK brand poll
M&S has been ranked as the UK’s best brand in YouGov’s annual Global Best Brand Rankings. The rankings are based…
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Advice
Black Friday: How can algorithmic retailing ensure a successful event?
Worldwide activity surrounding Black Friday has never been stronger. In the US, over 53% of consumers plan to make a…
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Clothing & Shoes
Crew clothing eyes Joules takeover
Crew Clothing’s owner and majority shareholder is reportedly considering acquiring embattled retailer Joules out of administration, according to Drapers. The…
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Clothing & Shoes
Foot Locker lifts guidance despite fall in Q3 sales
Footwear retailer Foot Locker has raised its FY guidance despite seeing a fall in sales and net income during the…
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