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The arrival and impact of the Omicron variant in the UK means shoppers will participate in a second £35.26bn online Christmas, according to a report from ParcelHero.

Omicron will result in another £35bn online Christmas, says ParcelHero

December 2, 2021

The arrival and impact of the Omicron variant in the UK means shoppers will participate in a second £35.26bn online Christmas, according to a report from ParcelHero. The closure of…

UK shoppers are expected to spend £8.4 billion at independent retailers over the festive period, according to a new report from Direct Line business insurance.

UK shoppers expected to spend £8bn at independent retailers this Christmas

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December 1, 2021

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UK shoppers are expected to spend £8.4 billion at independent retailers over the festive period, according to a new report from Direct Line business insurance. This is an increase of…

More than one in five shoppers are using “buy now pay later” (BNPL) credit for their Christmas shopping, according to a new report by BNPL provider Butter.

Over 1 in 5 shoppers using BNPL credit for Xmas shopping

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November 30, 2021

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More than one in five shoppers are using “buy now pay later” (BNPL) credit for their Christmas shopping, according to a new report by BNPL provider Butter. The research revealed…

Almost 9 in 10 retail customers felt the shopping experience vastly improved over the course of the pandemic, according to new research from analytics leader SAS.

Nearly 9 in 10 consumers felt shopping experience improved during pandemic, report reveals

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November 29, 2021

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Almost 9 in 10 retail customers felt the shopping experience vastly improved over the course of the pandemic, according to new research from analytics leader SAS. This sentiment coincides with…

Shoppers in London are set to spend £15.5bn both in-store and online across the six weeks leading up to Christmas Eve, according to a new report.

London shoppers expected to spend £15.5bn this Christmas, report reveals

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November 24, 2021

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Shoppers in London are set to spend £15.5bn both in-store and online across the six weeks leading up to Christmas Eve, according to a new report. The report by VoucherCodes/GlobalData…

Primark has signed a new, five year deal with supply chain partner Wincanton for the provision of transport services to all its UK stores.

Primark signs 5 year deal with Wincanton to ‘transform’ its UK supply chain

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November 19, 2021

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Primark has signed a new, five year deal with supply chain partner Wincanton for the provision of transport services to all its UK stores. Under the agreement, which commences early…

Bitcoin can now be purchased from over 700 retailers across the UK and Ireland, following several years of development and physical retail testing, Azteco have announced.

Bitcoin hits the UK high street in over 700 stores

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November 12, 2021

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Bitcoin can now be purchased from over 700 retailers across the UK and Ireland, following several years of development and physical retail testing, Azteco have announced. This can be achieved…

French Connection £29m takeover completed as company goes private

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November 8, 2021

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French Connection has completed its £29 million takeover, which puts the business back into private hands for the first time since 1983. The fashion retailer is now owned by MIP…

JD Sports boss, Peter Cowgill, has called The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) order for it to sell Footasylum “inexplicable”.

JD Sports ordered to sell Footasylum following ‘inexplicable’ CMA ruling

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November 4, 2021

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JD Sports boss, Peter Cowgill, has called The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) order for it to sell Footasylum “inexplicable”. The CMA revealed JD Sports must sell Footasylum after a…

A third of UK shoppers plan to do their Christmas shopping entirely online this year, according to new research by parcel carrier Yodel.

1 in 3 Brits to shop exclusively online this Christmas, report reveals

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November 3, 2021

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A third of UK shoppers plan to do their Christmas shopping entirely online this year, according to new research by parcel carrier Yodel. The report reveals that 31 per cent…

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Omicron will result in another £35bn online Christmas, says ParcelHero

UK shoppers expected to spend £8bn at independent retailers this Christmas

Over 1 in 5 shoppers using BNPL credit for Xmas shopping

Nearly 9 in 10 consumers felt shopping experience improved during pandemic, report reveals

London shoppers expected to spend £15.5bn this Christmas, report reveals

Primark signs 5 year deal with Wincanton to ‘transform’ its UK supply chain

Bitcoin hits the UK high street in over 700 stores

French Connection £29m takeover completed as company goes private

JD Sports ordered to sell Footasylum following ‘inexplicable’ CMA ruling

1 in 3 Brits to shop exclusively online this Christmas, report reveals

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