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Tesco Christmas & New Year Opening Hours 2025
Plan your festive shop with our complete guide to Tesco's Christmas and New Year opening hours across the UK, including Express stores. Don't get caught out!
Kmart's $10 Christmas tree fails to match advertisement
A Kmart shopper was left laughing after her bargain $10 Christmas tree looked bare and sparse, not full as advertised. Discover the Reddit reaction and clever decorating fixes.
Coles Halts Doughnut Production Before Christmas
Coles shoppers in the UK are surprised as in-store bakeries pause doughnut making to meet festive bread demand. The labour-intensive process explained. Find out when they'll return.
Swap Cranberry Sauce for Chutney This Christmas
A food expert reveals why caramelised onion or plum chutney is a superior festive condiment. Discover how to elevate your Christmas dinner and leftovers.
Christmas Dinner Upgrade: Swap Cranberry for Chutney
A food expert reveals why chutney is a superior festive condiment to cranberry sauce. Discover the best chutneys to elevate your Christmas dinner and leftovers.
Review: Pukka's Festive Pie is a Christmas Dinner Alternative
Tired of the traditional roast? We tried Pukka's Festive Pie, a complete Christmas dinner in pastry. Discover if this £2.25 supermarket find is the perfect holiday alternative.
Busiest Festive Sunday as Shoppers Spend £3.4bn
UK retailers brace for the busiest Sunday before Christmas, with £3.4bn expected in last-minute spending. Discover why nostalgic gifts and supermarket deals are driving the festive rush.
Christmas Hamper Rip-Off: Paying for the Basket
A Mail on Sunday investigation reveals huge mark-ups on festive hampers from major UK retailers. Consumer expert Martyn James advises shoppers to make their own to avoid the festive profiteering.
John Lewis ad backlash over 'frying pan' Christmas gift
John Lewis faces criticism after its festive advert, filmed by the Princess of Wales' videographer, shows a mother receiving a frying pan for Christmas. Read the full story on the retail backlash.
M&S Christmas sourdough baguette back by popular demand
Marks & Spencer shoppers are rushing to buy the returning Christmas sourdough baguette, filled with cranberries and sage. Discover why fans call it 'insanely good' and see the festive charcuterie tree causing a stir.
Gingerbread Tops US Holiday Cookie Sales, Target Reports
Target's sales data shows gingerbread cookies are the UK's favourite festive treat, dominating in 38 states. Discover the nationwide trends and what it reveals about holiday shopping habits.
Gingerbread Tops US Holiday Cookie Sales in 38 States
Target's sales analysis reveals gingerbread as America's favourite festive biscuit, leading in 38 states. Discover the regional trends and what this means for holiday retail.
Screwfix bans shop floor Christmas decorations
Screwfix has told staff not to put up Christmas decorations where customers can see them. The DIY chain insists it's still festive, but workers are unhappy. Read the full story.
Selfish Christmas Gifting: Revenge Presents Take Off
New research reveals most Brits give gifts to boost their own mood, with 'revenge gifting' on the rise. Discover the surprising festive psychology and a new retail promotion.
Top 14 UK Christmas Light Trails for 2025
Discover the UK's most spectacular festive light trails for 2025, from Kew Gardens to Edinburgh. Find dates, prices, and booking details for magical family outings.
Christmas shopping in 60 minutes: A frantic £455 spree
A journalist attempts to buy 27 Christmas presents in just one hour on a tight budget. Discover the frantic reality of last-minute online shopping and the final surprising total.
Home Bargains' 2kg Christmas Cracker Sells Out Fast
Home Bargains' huge £20 Christmas cracker, packed with 2kg of chocolates, is selling out fast. Shoppers must check in-store as online orders are unavailable. See the festive favourite causing a stir.
Halfords closes stores on Boxing Day and New Year's Day
Halfords announces a three-day festive closure, giving staff a 'well-earned' break. Discover which other major retailers are also closing and why.
Shoppers 'obsessed' with Sainsbury's £4 festive glasses
Sainsbury's shoppers are raving about a 'gorgeous' hand-blown cocktail glass, now £3.75. The 'confetti' design, hailed as perfect for Christmas, went viral on TikTok. Discover the must-have festive glassware.
Black Friday abuse crisis hits UK retail workers
As Black Friday begins, the Retail Trust reveals 77% of shop staff face intimidation. The charity urges shoppers to show respect with simple smiles and thank yous during the festive rush.
Trump tariffs to push fake Christmas tree prices up 20%
US tariffs imposed by President Trump are set to increase artificial Christmas tree costs by up to 20% for UK consumers. Discover how this impacts your festive budget.
Lidl's £11.85 Christmas dinner for eight sparks price war
Lidl has fired the starting gun on the 2025 Christmas dinner wars with an £11.85 festive feast for eight, costing just £1.48 per person. Discover the full details of the supermarket price battle.
Asda's £4 Air Fryer Bauble Goes Viral
Asda's £4 glass air fryer Christmas bauble has taken social media by storm, dividing shoppers with its unique design. Discover why this festive decoration is this season's must-have conversation starter.
Pennsylvania's Massive Christmas Tree Auction Kicks Off Season
Over 50,000 Christmas trees and festive goods were sold at a Pennsylvania wholesale auction. Retailers from across the Northeast secured stock, with prices stabilising and optimism for real trees' return. Discover the trends shaping this year's holiday ma
The Ivy Christmas Menu Review: Secret Ingredient Revealed
Experience The Ivy's festive feast with a surprise Worcestershire sauce addition to the Christmas shepherd's pie. Discover why this £60 menu offers exceptional value for a magical dining experience.
Nobody's Child's Christmas dress with £34 off sells out
Shoppers are raving about Nobody's Child's Velvet Fleur Mini Dress, now £51 with a code. This 'beautiful' festive piece in green and black is perfect for Christmas parties.
John Lewis Christmas ad faces Guardian reader backlash
Guardian readers condemn John Lewis's Christmas advert as a cynical ploy exploiting family values to drive sales, questioning its portrayal of gender roles and masculinity.
M&S Launches First-Ever Breakfast Party Food Range
Marks & Spencer taps into the brunch trend with its new breakfast party food range, perfect for festive gatherings. Discover elevated classics and mini treats just in time for Christmas.
Primark confirms UK store closures over festive period
Primark has announced festive trading hours, with some UK stores closing for up to two days. Check your local store's schedule now to plan your Christmas shopping.
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