The Christmas Forecast

The Golden Quarter has the power to make or break UK retail businesses. Critically, retailers must have the right strategies in place to streamline operations, boost sales and elevate customer experiences this Christmas. Discover how categories including grocery, beauty, electronics, toys, fashion, homewares, and more will perform and what leading retailers are doing to drive growth.

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