Category: festive
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Stormy skies dampen festive cheer for Mitchells & Butlers
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Mitchells & Butlers (M&B), the FTSE 250 pub and restaurant operator behind chains including All Bar One, Harvester and Toby Carvery, reported strong like-for-like sales growth over Christmas, offset by a weaker performance in early 2025 due to poor… weather. . The company enjoyed a 10.4 per cent year-on-year increase…
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Festive golden quarter falls short for UK retailers as shoppers hold back
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Britain’s retailers were dealt another blow after budget-conscious consumers reined in their Christmas spending, disappointing hopes for a bumper festive season and leaving the ‘golden quarter’ with only weak growth. Figures from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) and retail sales watchdog KPMG show that overall sales rose by just 0.4…
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Lidl celebrates record festive sales with 7% Christmas boost
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Lidl has reported its strongest Christmas trading period in the UK, with sales rising 7 per cent year-on-year in the four weeks to 24 December, surpassing the £1 billion mark for the first time. An extra two million shoppers visited its stores over the festive season, attracted by its discounted…
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Small businesses say cautious shoppers are seeking ‘cozy’ and ‘festive’ this holiday season
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Breadcrumb links PMN BMN Business Article writer: Associated Press May Anderson Posted on December 15, 2024 • 4 minutes read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or log in if you have an account. Article content After a busy Black Friday weekend, Christine Tarnoll, owner of…
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Kick off the festive season with Fortune’s ultimate luxury gift guide
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Not sure what to buy your loved ones this holiday season? Look no further. For 2024, our editorial team has curated tried-and-tested favorites that blend the latest technology with the finest craftsmanship your money can buy. Each product has a story behind it that promises to surprise and delight recipients…
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High street retailers face bleak festive season amid tax hikes and rising costs
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High street retailers are bracing for a tough Christmas trading period, as rising taxes and rising costs raise concerns about the viability of many businesses in town and city centres. A recent report from consultancy BDO revealed that in-store sales in October grew by just 1.7% compared to the previous…
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High street retailers face bleak festive season amid tax hikes and rising costs
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High street retailers are bracing for a tough Christmas trading period, as rising taxes and rising costs raise concerns about the viability of many businesses in town and city centres. A recent report from consultancy BDO revealed that in-store sales in October grew by just 1.7% compared to the previous…