All Christmas articles
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NewsNew HFSS rules mean M&S Christmas ad cancelled, claims chairman
‘This country is regulating to stop people talking about mince pies during the day,’ Archie Norman said
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Promotional VideosHow to win the 'treat occasion' all year round
Watch this video to get the inside story on how Baileys has evolved to become a year-round indulgence, transcending the alcohol aisle and driving growth through innovation, new partnerships and cross-category opportunities.
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NewsWaitrose on track for ‘significant’ improvement in profits despite reports it missed Christmas sales
Waitrose has confirmed the figure came from a monthly sales update. However, it did not include key days of Christmas or new year sales
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NewsCity snapshot: John Lewis to fall short of profit targets as Waitrose disappoints at Christmas
Disappointing Christmas sales at Waitrose are to blame for John Lewis missing profits targets over the festive season in a setback for the partnership’s ongoing turnaround
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NewsPets at Home sales hit by weak footfall in ‘golden quarter’
Revenues at Pets at Home have fallen in the ‘golden quarter’ as the challenging consumer environment led to fewer customers visiting stores
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NewsAldi donates 1.1 million-plus meals over Christmas
The discounter worked with redistribution partner Neighbourly to donate fresh and chilled food from stores after closing early on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve
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NewsPremier Foods share price gains continue thanks to strong Christmas
Premier Foods’ continued recovery looks to have assured investors it is fighting fit as markets increasingly back the group’s roster of brands
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NewsCranswick celebrates record Christmas as shoppers go premium
The meat processor said its premium value-added products performed ‘extremely well’ in the 13 weeks to 28 December
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NewsPremier Foods lifts profit guidance after merry Christmas quarter
Premier said there was a notable increase in premium sales
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NewsCaffè Nero records highest day of sales in ‘record’ Christmas
The chain recorded positive Christmas results, with sales up from the same period last year
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Analysis & FeaturesChristmas 2024: what were the highs and hiccups for supermarkets?
Supermarkets took the cheap veg battle to a new low of 8p this Christmas. How did it pan out and what else did they try?
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NewsSupermarkets suffer ‘a very poor month’ in December: ONS
Volumes in food stores slumped by 1.9% in December, contributing to an unexpected contraction for British retail sales last month, according to the latest gloomy economic data to be released this morning
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Comment & OpinionHow Fortnum & Mason’s ‘element of theatre’ has royally paid off
Fortnum & Mason’s reversal of fortune offers hope for retailers at a time when so many face uncertain futures
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NewsOcado rollercoaster continues as shares soar on Christmas update
Ocado shares raced 13% higher to 305p following the update on Tuesday morning, with investors most likely focusing on the FY25 guidance promising further ‘market-leading sales growth and volume momentum’
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NewsGammon and stilton big festive winners as volumes soar in run-up to Christmas
Gammon sales rebounded in the run-up to Christmas after a poor year, blighted by inflation
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NewsDistil hit by spirits downturn as shoppers save cash over Christmas
Embattled spirits supplier Distil suffered a massive drop in sales in the run-up to Christmas as shoppers prioritised spending and traded down to own label
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NewsFortnum & Mason to launch loyalty scheme as profits soar
The ‘royal’ grocer Fortnum & Mason wants to capitalise on a ‘desire for a sense of belonging’ from its ‘best’ customers, said CEO Tom Athron
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NewsBooths hails ‘exemplary’ Christmas as it repeats ‘record’ sales
Unsurprisingly, the traditional Christmas staples were in demand at the supermarket’s 26 stores
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NewsMajestic hails ‘best-ever’ Christmas as shoppers leave booze shopping late
The retailer said new store openings had been key to its festive sales increase
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NewsMedia Bites 13 January: fruit & veg prices, YoungOnes, Asda cuts
Inflation on fresh produce was imminent in Sainsbury’s under Reeves’ new Budget, the nationals warned