Crunching the numbers – UK retail at Christmas
By Ben Cooper | 4 December 2008
Christmas is one of the most cut-throat times of the year for suppliers and retailers and, given the state of the economy, this year's festive period is likely to prove more competitive than ever. Ben Cooper studies why some retailers are likely to have a more merry Christmas than others.
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Christmas is one of the most cut-throat times of the year for suppliers and retailers and, given the state of the economy, this year's festive period is likely to prove more competitive than ever. Ben Cooper studies why some retailers are likely to have a more merry Christmas than others.
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