John Lewis is launching health clinics within its shops in the latest move to expand its offering in the face of tough retail trading conditions. The deparrtment store has teamed up with diagnostics firm Randox Health to set up the clinics, providing full-body health checks to identify early signs of health issues. Customers will be…
The Government’s failure to improve product standards and consumer rights is preventing shoppers from saving big through greener choices as Black Friday arrives, campaigners have warned. Green Alliance conducted research into the barriers facing UK consumers from finding bargains while shopping sustainably ahead of the international discount event today, 24 November. It comes as the…
Consumer confidence has bounced back despite the ongoing cost-of-living concerns as people look set to “loosen their purse strings” and enjoy the festive season. GfK’s long-running Consumer Confidence Index rose by six points in November, although it still languishes firmly at minus 24. Confidence in the general economy over the next 12 months also increased…
The biggest annual date in the Christmas marketing calendar, the new John Lewis advert, was unveiled to great fanfare earlier this month. The story is about a young boy excitingly planting a seed to grow a Christmas tree and instead finds himself confronted with a giant Venus flytrap. The unruly carnivorous plant doesn’t fit the…
This year’s Black Friday is on track to be the “busiest ever” as shoppers shake off cost-of-living woes to make the most of festive deals, spending data has revealed. Nationwide Building Society said that sales volumes on Friday show people have been making more purchases than this time last year. By midday, customers had made 3.22…
