Black Friday: Retailers look to cash in as early spending surges November 29, 2024 Black Friday spending is up by more than a fifth as Brits look to find deals online and on the high street, according to early data. The discount day last year was the busiest shopping day on record for Nationwide customers, and the lender said by 9am spending was up 21 per cent compared to [...]
Best gifts for 2024: Our bumper Christmas Gift Guide of 44 must-buy presents November 29, 2024 It’s time to get serious about your presents, whether you’re looking for the best gifts for mum, top presents for dad or filling up a stocking for the rest of the family, we have you covered, from fashion to technology, fashion, fragrance and spirits. Check out our incredible annual gift guide, complete with links to [...]
What’s on in London in December 2024 November 29, 2024 December in London is enchanting, where residents and visitors alike are immersed into the holiday spirit. With a plethora of festive activities and events located within the capital. It’s the perfect time to go ice skating, meet Santa, walk around Christmas markets, take a trip the theatre and much more. Here’s Central London Alliance’s guide [...]
Black Friday is letting small retailers suffer November 29, 2024 Consumers say they want to support small businesses, but Black Friday tells a different story, writes Holly Tucker in today's Notebook.
Retailers pin hopes on Black Friday and Christmas after footfall tumbles November 29, 2024 The holiday season could bring much more than some festive cheer this year.
Consumer confidence in the economy dips following Budget November 28, 2024 The British Retail Consortium's (BRC) sentiment monitor showed that consumers' confidence in the economy fell back to -19 in November, down two points from October.
Let’s be honest… public health grinches want to steal Christmas November 28, 2024 Calorie counts on menus have been proven not to work, but nanny-state Scrooges are marching on regardless, says Matthew Lesh The holiday season has begun. Christmas trees are already everywhere. The cities’ shopping thoroughfares are sparkling with decorations. Slow-walking tourists are getting in the way even more than usual. Yet one group simply refuses to [...]
UK workers are shunning the office Christmas party. But why? November 28, 2024 Fewer office workers are set to attend their company Christmas party this year, but why? Anna Moloney explains.
The Debate: Is Black Friday actually good for business? November 28, 2024 As a tumultuous year for retail draws to an end, the next five weeks are arguably the most important for UK retailers. With consumer confidence remaining unsettled, many retailers are reportedly hopeful that the upcoming Black Friday sales will give them the boost they need to meet their targets. However, consumers are increasingly savvy about [...]
Direct Line rebuffs ‘highly opportunistic’ approach from Aviva November 27, 2024 In a stock exchange announcement, Aviva confirmed that it had submitted an offer last week, which valued the FTSE 250 firm at 250p per share.