Black Friday

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…

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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%…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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.…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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