Black Friday

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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Amazon workers to strike across globe this Black Friday

Amazon workers from over 30 different countries are set to strike today (25 November) on Black Friday, one of the…

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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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Footfall sees Black Friday lull amid cost of living crisis

Footfall across UK retail destinations rose by a modest +1.6% last week from the week before, driven mostly by high…

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Geoff Lloyd warns on expected ‘greater demand’ this Black Friday

What led to you becoming director of retail and what responsibilities come with the role? My career began on the…

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Consumers are feeling the pinch – but so are retailers. Can Black Friday even happen this year?

Black Friday traditionally marks the start of the festive shopping season, with big ticket promotions that seem to get bigger…

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Why Scurri predicts a spartan Black Friday

Can you tell us a little bit about Scurri and what it offers as a platform?  Scurri is a cloud-based…

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Women’s Euro and summer heatwave reduce online retail sales decline

Online retail sales growth dipped -2.3% year-on-year (YoY) in July 2022 as the Women’s Euro final and the summer heatwave…

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Reebok owner in talks to seal £300m Ted Baker takeover

Reebok’s owner, the Authentic Brands Group (ABG), is reportedly racing to finalise a £300m takeover of Ted Baker, according to…

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The Great Resignation: Why the battle for talent sees retail staff come out on top

A new report by stakeholder intelligence firm alva has revealed the biggest winners and losers from the last three years…

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