Sainsbury's Christmas sales: Grocery up, Argos down
Sainsbury's reports strong grocery sales but a 1% drop at Argos over Christmas, blaming weak consumer confidence and a tough market. The firm still eyes over £1bn profit.
Sainsbury's reports strong grocery sales but a 1% drop at Argos over Christmas, blaming weak consumer confidence and a tough market. The firm still eyes over £1bn profit.
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Next's share price climbed after reporting a 10.6% rise in full-price sales over Christmas. The retailer upgraded its profit forecast to £1.15bn. Discover the details behind the high street giant's success.
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High street giant Next reports better-than-expected festive sales and raises profit forecast, but warns of a sharp slowdown ahead due to UK jobs market pressures. Read the full analysis.
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Marks & Spencer in Birmingham's Bullring is selling Easter chocolate a full three months before the holiday. Discover which other supermarkets are jumping the seasonal gun.
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The Ninja CRISPi Portable Air Fryer, a favourite of David Beckham, is now just £99 on Amazon. This limited-time offer is the first time it's been this cheap. Grab the deal before stock runs out!
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Next's Boxing Day sale offers huge savings, including popular satin jacquard wide-leg trousers now just £14.50. Discover the details and shopper reviews.
UK retail footfall rose 3.9% over Christmas, with Boxing Day up 4.4%—the strongest increase in a decade. Retail parks led with an 8.8% surge. Discover the full analysis of the festive retail boost.
Shoppers faced 'gridlock hell' at the Trafford Centre as car park chaos left them stuck for hours. One woman had to direct traffic. Read the full story of the post-Christmas sales nightmare.
Shoppers are rushing to buy Dunelm's Winter Forest 12 Piece Dinner Set, now half price at just £12.50. Fans rave about the 'beautiful' design and excellent value. Grab the deal before it's gone!
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Birmingham city centre was bustling as shoppers descended on the Bullring for major sales at Selfridges, Next, M&S and more. See opening hours and the new stores that opened in 2025.
Birmingham's Bullring and city centre were packed with bargain hunters on Monday, December 29th, as major stores launched their post-Christmas sales. See the scenes and check opening hours.
Shoppers are rushing to buy Marks and Spencer's Round Neck Fitted Button Detail Top, now half price at £15. Praised for looking expensive, it's a versatile wardrobe staple. Stock is limited.
Shoppers are racing to snap up the popular Nobody's Child Blue V-Neck Relaxed Cardigan, now reduced to £39 in the Boxing Day sales. The 'lovely' knit has drawn rave reviews for its style and softness.
Boxing Day proved a 'bumper day' for UK retail as footfall jumped 4.4%, the strongest increase in over ten years. Discover how high streets, retail parks, and coastal towns performed.
Boxing Day 2024 delivered a bumper boost for UK retailers, with footfall up 4.4% in the strongest rise for over a decade. Discover where and when shoppers flocked for bargains.