3 retail share ideas to watch this Christmas

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Christmas is fast approaching and with it comes spending. We look at three companies that could benefit from the Christmas shopping frenzy.

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Published on 6 December 2023

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Christmas is just around the corner and the battle for customer numbers is heating up. A record £9.5bn in advertising is set to be spent this holiday season, up almost 5% on last year’s record spend. Retailers are clearly having to fight hard to capture consumers’ spending in the cost-of-living crisis.

The Christmas shopping season is usually the golden period for some retailers, helping sustain them throughout the quieter periods of the year. But a wide range of companies fall under the retail umbrella, with some being more sensitive to seasonal spending than others.

Here’s a closer look at three companies where the Christmas period is vital.

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