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Christmas

Christmas Archives

How Salvos aims to break the stigma around secondhand Christmas gifts

"In my experience, a secondhand gift is often more thoughtful than something new because you’ve had to work a little har...

How retailers can tap into the power of nostalgia at Christmas

The Christmas retail experience holds a special place in the hearts and minds of many. So how can retailers tap into thi...

Tips to avoid sensory overload at Christmas

Crowded and noisy shops at Christmas can be overwhelming for those who are neurodiverse. Here’s how to make the experien...

How to ensure Black Friday doesn’t become the nightmare before Christmas

When is it too early to advertise Christmas products in store? Depending on who you ask, you’ll get very different answe...

Amazon shares tumble after weak Christmas trading outlook

Amazon has slowed warehouse openings and refrained from filling some open positions. It announced it would shut down its...

Opinion: What happens now that the gloss of online shopping has lost its shine?

With more people than ever shopping online and Christmas moments away, delivery delays are going to get worse before the...

The key to a great Christmas? Nailing the last mile

We know this Christmas is going to be anything but normal. So, what needs to be done to keep customers happy this year?
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Once bitten, twice shy: Why retailers will be nervous of a Covid Christmas

While retailers will welcome the Christmas sales boost, the silly season is set to put immense pressure on supply chains...
Covid-safe Christmas Party

A Covid Christmas party: the planner’s guide

The dos and don’ts of planning a Covid-safe Christmas party for the office.

Christmas music ‘driving shoppers mad’

Retailers warned: if you want shoppers to spend up in your store this festive season, be sure to play the right Christma...