All Christmas articles – Page 7
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NewsJohn Lewis Partnership on hunt for 10,000 roles as it gears up for Christmas
The retailer is heavily reliant on the lead-up to Christmas, when it receives a significant proprotion of its revenue
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Guide ToThe Grocer Guide To Christmas
Celebration, indulgence and sharing are all key themes associated with Christmas, yet suppliers are all too aware that consumers are keeping a close watch on their spending this year, discover how they are meeting these differing needs and what they are providing for consumers.
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Range PreviewChristmas goes Mediterranean with Tesco’s vegan festive range 2023
The Christmas dinner plate is no longer a thing of fear for vegans with Tesco’s festive range of over 100 Plant Chef and Free From products
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Range PreviewBrown butter galore: preview Asda’s Christmas range 2023
This year, the retailer introduces its first signature flavour: brown butter and spiced dark rum
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Range PreviewA very bao bun Christmas: Tesco’s festive range 2023
Tesco says goodbye to boring old turkey and hello to slow cooked sloe gin duck, and other show-stopping centrepiece alternatives in its Christmas 2023 range
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NewsChristmas food under threat due to new Brexit rules
The government’s new trade strategy, the Border Target Operating Model, will bring a new round of controls on goods from the EU from 31 October 2023
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Range PreviewStuffing inspiration and sparkling salmon: Waitrose Christmas range 2023
Waitrose is already gearing up for the holiday season. Here’s a sneak peek at its Christmas range for 2023, featuring over 140 new products
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Range PreviewSupermarket Christmas ranges 2023
Here’s a preview of this year’s Christmas ranges before they land on supermarket shelves
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NewsToblerone targets gifting market with launch of posh Truffles
The premium Toblerone Truffles comprises individually wrapped diamond-shaped truffles made of Toblerone chocolate
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NewsBritish turkeys in short supply for indies and butchers this Christmas
Many smaller-scale producers have left the industry amid concerns over rising production costs, labour issues and the continuing threat of avian flu
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Profiles and QandAsMy food & drink job: Dulcie Howman, marketing assistant, Zertus
Dulcie is kicking off her marketing career by working with Nomo, a free-from chocolate brand
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NewsPheasant and partridge shortages loom amid lead ammo bans
The game sector has been reluctant to switch to steel-based alternatives despite major retailers having imposed bans on birds shot with lead ammo
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NewsBoots posts double-digit growth after strong Christmas sales
Pharmacy chain Boots has posted double-digit growth in its second quarter, driven by strong Christmas trading and beauty sales
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NewsSoaring production costs to force chicken shortages
Rising production costs in excess of 18% are outstripping retail price inflation
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NewsCity snapshot: Footfall growth slows as high streets and shopping centres outperform retail parks
According to the monthly BRC-Sensormatic IQ Footfall Monitor UK retail footfall fell back in February after Christmas and the January sales amid concerns that shoppers are making fewer visits to the shops due to pressures on the cost of living
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Comment and OpinionSainsbury’s Argos job cuts are unfortunate, but not unexpected
CEO Simon Roberts has been busy identifying savings as part of his ‘save to invest’ strategy
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ReportsHow meat & poultry performed at Christmas
While meat & poultry volumes are down year on year, Christmas offered a glimmer of positivity
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NewsLower-income families swap veg spending for treats over Christmas, new research finds
The YouGov survey found 28% of lower-income families spent less on food this Christmas compared to previous years
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NewsCity snapshot: UK retail sales fall in December as consumers cut back
UK retail sales volumes fell back in December, according to the Office of National Statistics, as consumers cut back on spending because of inflation
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NewsSuperdrug Christmas sales up 16% as footfall recovers
Own brand lines were up 20%, while more shoppers took advantage of discounts for loyalty scheme members