Tag: Christmas shopping
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Is Amazon Losing Its Grip on Christmas? Holiday Shopping Trends
Is Amazon Losing Its Grip on Christmas? For years, the yearly shopping sprint has centered around a single destination: Amazon. In Britain, a vast majority of adults are online shoppers who rely on Prime and the convenience of one-click ordering. Yet, as the festive season approaches, a wider set of signals suggests that Amazon’s unquestioned…
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The Signs That Amazon Is Losing Its Grip on Christmas
The Big Picture: A Shift in Holiday Shopping Habits For years, Amazon has been the default destination for Christmas shoppers in the UK and beyond. Yet this festive season is revealing subtle but growing signs that the online retail giant’s grip on Christmas is loosening. While millions still rely on Amazon for gifts, a more…
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Saturday Pre-orders: How to Finish Christmas Shopping for Warhammer Fans
Saturday Pre-orders: A Last-Minute Christmas Shopping Guide for Warhammer Fans As the festive season tightens its grip, many hobbyists find themselves hunting for the perfect Warhammer gift at the last minute. If you’re reading this on a Saturday pre-orders update, you already know that the window for new pre-orders can close quickly as Christmas approaches.…
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Saturday Pre-orders for Christmas Warhammer Prep and Tips
Overview: Saturday pre-orders and the Christmas crunch If you’re gearing up for a Warhammer-filled holiday season, this Saturday marks a crucial moment: many items are no longer available for pre-order, and several regional shipping deadlines have passed. The message from retailers is clear: Christmas delivery will require planning, speed, and a few smart workarounds. Even…
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Saturday Pre-orders: Preparing for Christmas
Nothing new to pre-order this Saturday As noted in last week’s Sunday Preview, there’s nothing new available for pre-order today. With the calendar ticking down to Christmas, the window for adding fresh items to the order book has effectively closed. This is a common situation at this time of year, and it doesn’t mean you’re…
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Time to Spare a Thought: How Festive Tunes and Smart Planning Shape Holiday Spending
Seasonal Signals: Why This Year Feels Different The countdown to Christmas has begun in earnest as retailers lean into the sounds, sights, and scents of the season. Christmas carols and seasonal jingles streamed in-store have helped set a festive mood, while online previews and in-store events invite shoppers to linger a little longer. Across the…
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Why Your Chocolate Orange Has Gotten Smaller and More Expensive This Christmas
The mystery: price up, size down If you’ve reached for a Terry’s Chocolate Orange this Christmas and noticed it weighs less than last year while the price has climbed, you’re not imagining things. Stores are selling the familiar citrusy chocolate at a smaller size, with prices that don’t perfectly match last year’s sticker. The net…
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How Which? Finds Christmas Dinner Prices Jump 70% and Turkey Costs Surge
Rising costs cast a shadow over festive cheer As households prepare for Christmas meals and festive treats, Which? reveals a worrying trend: prices for many holiday staples have surged compared with last year. The consumer champion’s analysis shows that shoppers could face increases of up to 70% for chocolatey festive treats and as much as…
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Aldi Tops Choice as Cheapest Christmas Groceries Amid Price-Gouging Crackdown
Aldi Emerges as the Cheapest Christmas Groceries Destination As households prepare for the festive season, a recent report from the consumer advocacy group Choice highlights a striking fact: Aldi is currently the most affordable option for Christmas groceries. The quarterly price survey, which tracks a wide range of holiday staples across major supermarkets, shows a…
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PSOs Return to Shopping Centres Ahead of Christmas Rush to Deter Anti-social Behaviour
Visible policing returns to suburban malls as Christmas shopping begins Protective Services Officers (PSOs) are reinstating their presence in suburban shopping centres for the upcoming Christmas season. After navigating the disruptions of the COVID-19 pandemic, these officers will be deployed to provide visible deterrence against anti-social and violent behaviour in public spaces, ensuring a safer…