All Christmas articles – Page 4
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Comment and OpinionTesco’s Christmas ad provides bizarre body horror
A dad becomes part Christmas tree, like a Jack-in-the-Green, while his wife turns into a snow-mum
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The Big InterviewLucy Menendez on revamping Harvey Nichols’ food & drink offer
Lucy Menendez’s retail journey has taken her from pick ‘n’ mix to Harvey Nicks. Here she reveals how she plans to revolutionise the luxury store’s food and drink offering
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Analysis and FeaturesFood retailers’ 12 trends of Christmas
The cost of living crisis may be ongoing, but retailers are tempting shoppers with high-end fare – from savoury profiteroles to posh brunches
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Analysis and FeaturesWill daring to be different pay off for advertisers this Christmas?
As the Christmas ad tradition took off, supermarkets’ efforts became homogenised. This year, they’re taking risks on quirky creatives
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NewsWaitrose brings back charitable ‘giving trees’ this Christmas
JLP customers donated £600,000 via the in-store format last year
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NewsCo-op ditches Christmas ad in favour of community donation campaign
From today, the society is calling on shoppers to give “the gift of community spirit”
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NewsQuality Street releases Christmas rap video starring John Barnes
The campaign aims to encourage shoppers to recycle their paper sweet wrappers
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Comment and OpinionFive ways AI could boost Christmas grocery sales
The benefits of fully integrated AI systems are yet to be realised, says Julie Neal, partner at management consultancy Vendigital
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NewsBabybel launches limited edition Maxi Babybel for Christmas
The snacking cheese brand has unveiled its Maxi Babybel, which comes in at 200g and is expected to hit shelves this month
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NewsTesco launches Christmas advert during I’m a Celebrity premiere
Tesco to air its Christmas advert during the premiere of I’m at Celebrity Get Me Out of Here on ITV at 9pm
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NewsRetailers fear Christmas sales will be impacted by supply chain disruption
UK retailers anticipate supply chain disruption will significantly affect their festive revenues
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Analysis and FeaturesWho won the Christmas ads in 2023? Our judges give their verdict on all the ads that matter
This year’s batch of festive ads has been rolling out the celebs aplenty. But which is the best?
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NewsChristmas turkey prices still up despite bountiful supply
But retail consultant Richard Harrow said turkey prices are ’still all over the place’ and expects competition to intensify
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NewsAldi giving away free Christmas dinners in low-income areas
The discounter is working with Company Shop’s Community Shops, social enterprises providing food in low-income communities
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Profiles and QandAsMy food & drink job: Olivia Slater, in-house designer, Field & Flower
Olivia says to get into food or design ‘start a food and recipe blog, design assets for brand you admire, create your own content on social, attend networking events and meet people’
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Range PreviewKevin the Carrot ice cream in Aldi’s Christmas range 2023
Its range features a series of additions to its Specially Selected range and foodie incarnations of its Christmas mascot Kevin the Carrot
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NewsIceland will not run Christmas ad in ‘no-brainer’ decision to invest in prices
‘This was a no brainer for us’, said Iceland executive chairman Richard Walker
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Comment and OpinionHannah Waddingham leads Baileys’ Christmas campaign
Baileys probably thought hiring Hannah Waddingham to star in its Christmas ad couldn’t go wrong
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Comment and OpinionMaking the most of low & no drinks’ increased relevance this Christmas party season
It’s estimated that around 40% of UK adults are currently trying to moderate their alcohol, and a fifth of young adults don’t drink alcohol at all
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NewsAmazon Fresh gears up for festive fight
The e-commerce giant’s UK grocery arm has introduced price cuts and an improved delivery slot booking experience