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High street chain Debenhams is reducing £250 million off the cost of Christmas by reducing almost everything on its shelves in a move which is set to spark a price war. The festive discounts come as the super market giant also plans to reduce the cost of their own prices on everything from food and [...]
(Read More)23rd Jul 09
British diners eating without knives
by Sally Davies
There is a clear trend emerging among Britons that eating no longer requires the use of a knife. Debenhams, however, is attempting to revive what was a very British tradition. The growing taste for fast food has largely made knives unnecessary, in the same way mugs have made cups and saucers largely obsolete. Sales of [...]
(Read More)3rd Apr 09
Retailers counting on extra discounts to stimulate shopping
by Harry Oldfield
www.marksandspencer.com A flurry of new posters turning up in shop windows is becoming a fixture that is not only seen during the post-Christmas shopping season. This spring, retailers are unleashing a new wave of discounts in the hope of encouraging consumer spending. Although January sales showed good results, after the discount period ended the results [...]
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