All Christmas articles – Page 4
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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
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Comment & OpinionIf even M&S is worried about growth, what hope is there for the stragglers?
Inflation is back on the agenda even after supermarkets worked hard to bring it down this Christmas
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Analysis & FeaturesRetail ranking: Christmas 2024 grocery league table
With last year’s golden quarter now firmly behind us, we round up how supermarkets fared during the crucial 2024/25 Christmas trading period
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NewsSainsbury’s to work ‘closely’ with suppliers to protect value for shoppers
Sainsbury’s was ‘absolutely committed to doing everything we can to mitigate the impact of inflation’, CEO Simon Roberts said
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NewsCity snapshot: Sainsbury’s offers 5% pay rise following ‘biggest-ever’ Christmas
Sainsbury’s is to reward staff with an inflation-busting pay rise after they helped the supermarket deliver its “biggest-ever” Christmas
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NewsMedia Bites 10 January: Tesco and M&S results, Diageo’s Ozempic woes
The nationals have gone big on yesterday’s latest round of supermarket results
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NewsSainsbury’s celebrates record Christmas but Argos remains a drag
Sainsbury’s premium Taste the Difference own label range outperformed rivals to help the supermarket to a record Christmas despite ongoing weakness at Argos
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NewsM&S and Tesco shares sink despite record Christmas performance
Supermarkets may be celebrating a record Christmas, but the markets remained thoroughly unimpressed by retail stocks on a busy Thursday of trading updates
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NewsM&S chief calls on government for ‘growth plan for the country and business’
Speaking as M&S announced its Christmas trading results, Stuart Machin said extra costs arising from the budget would affect the retailer’s approach to recruitment
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NewsHilton Foods hails strong Christmas trading period
The meat supplier was helped by the launch of new premium products in the UK.
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NewsChristmas retail deflation likely to be temporary reprieve
Shop prices fell in December, according to the monthly BRC-NIQ shop price index, but the report predicts economic headwinds this year will see the return of higher prices