Black Friday online sales ‘stronger than expected’ with smartphones taking lead
The amount spent on UK online retail sites on Black Friday 2017 was up 11.7% to £1.39bn, according to data from IMRG. This was ahead of the original forecast of ...
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Black Friday e-sales expected to surpass Boxing Day by 77%
Black Friday week total online sales are expected to reach £7bn this year, a 164% increase on 2014 and 77% higher than expected Boxing day total sales, according to global ...
Sacet launches ‘choose what you pay’ Black Friday sale
Ethical jewellery brand Sacet will be introducing a unique Black Friday initiative, A Fair Deal for All, allowing its customers to choose what they pay for its collections. From 24 ...
Online retail growth lower than average in pre-Black Friday lull
Despite showing a year-on-year growth of 12.6%, online retail sales figures in October were lower than average suggesting a pre-Black Friday lull. According to the latest figures from the IMRG ...
Crime specialist warns retailers of ‘dark side of Black Friday’
British retailers have been told to be wary of the “dark side of Black Friday”, as the authorities ramp up efforts to bring counterfeiters to justice. Serious and corporate crime ...
Seven ways to prepare your business for Black Friday
This year, Black Friday falls on 24 November and will host discounts across many lines including electricals, fashion, and experiences. BBC reported that online sales had risen by 12% last ...
Raw Pearls readies for Black Friday with trade deals
UK pearl jewellery supplier Raw Pearls has launched an offer ahead of Black Friday for its trade customers in preparation for the busiest shopping weekend of the year. The company ...
Footfall falls in November despite Black Friday sales
Retail footfall decline 1% in November compared with the same month last year, despite the popular Black Friday discounting event on 25 November. The latest monthly Footfall and Vacancies Monitor ...
Retailers warned to prepare for ‘serial returners’ this Black Friday
Retailers should prepare for an increase in customer returns from ‘serial returners’ - shoppers who deliberately over-purchase and return unwanted items. Barclaycard Spend data shows that online spending rocketed 15.1% ...
Retailers ‘bullish’ for Black Friday and Christmas sales
Retailers are optimistic that they will achieve a positive result in their biggest sales period, with most anticipating increased revenues on Black Friday and across the Christmas period. The Barclays ...
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