Retailers have begun to publish Christmas trading statements

This week some of the biggest names on the high street are set to publish Christmas trading statements which will shed light on how they have fared over the critical Christmas trading season.

With online sales reaching a historic high, many commentators are beginning to question the future of the high-street.

The UK leads the way in online shopping, with 9% of all retail purchases made on the net – the highest in the world. What’s more, a further growth of 150% is expected in m-commerce as more people go shopping on their mobile phones.

A greater amount of interactivity is expected to be added to the high street in a move that will see multichannel shopping moving into the 21st century. There will be a greater reliance on using social networking, the internet and mobile phone technology in an attempt to bring shoppers to the high street, mirroring similar engagement practices seen online.

We have a range of independent retail commentators who can provide insight and commentary into consumer spending patterns.

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Christmas is still happening in Royal Tunbridge Wells!

Royal Tunbridge Wells Ice Rink To Stay Open An Extra Week

Following the launch in November over 25,000 skaters have experienced the fun and thrill of skating in the beautiful and festive Calverley Grounds.

The ice rink has been so popular tickets sold out in the run up to Christmas but tickets are now on sale for the first week of January. The rink will now be open all day Thursday 5 - Sunday 8 January (9.30am - 9.30pm).

Councillor Bob Atwood said "We are delighted with the response to the ice rink so far and hope lots more people will take the opportunity to visit it during the extended period of opening.

"The intention is that the rink will return next year subject to funds being available."

The cost for one hour's skating, including hire of skating boots, will be £7.50 for children and £9.50 for adults. A family ticket can be purchased for £30.60 and a Parent & Toddler session is £7 for one adult and one toddler. The rink will be open from 9.30am till 9.30pm, last admission will be at 8.30pm.

To book tickets visit www.tunbridgewellsatchristmas.com

Tickets can also be bought in person from the ticket office in Calverley Grounds or at the Assembly Hall Theatre Box Office.

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New Year's Resolution? Get it 50% cheaper! With Fruit For the Office!

Fruit For The Office are offering all new customers the chance to get 50% off their first fruit delivery until the end of January. All you need to do is sign up or call 0800 019 4037 and quote the code NEWYEAR when placing their first order.

With the New Year well under way, thousands of people across the UK are attempting to kick start a healthy eating plan for 2012. But as the nation heads back to work this week, trying to stay away from sugary, fatty snacks could get really difficult.

Fruit For The Office are on hand to help office workers to make a few small changes for 2012.

“It can be hard to start the New Year with a total overhaul of all bad habits. From past experience, we think it’s better to take your time, and make small changes that you’ll be able to maintain all year long" points out the firm's director Daniel Ox.

“That’s why we’re keeping our NEWYEAR discount code open for the whole month. Whenever office workers are ready to embark on a healthy eating plan in January, we’ll be here to help them on their way.” Continues Daniel.

Having a regular fruit delivery to the office can help you to achieve a number of popular New Year's resolutions this year:

BETTER HEALTH – A fruit filled diet will give the body more vitamins and nutrients, therefore improving over all health.

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With 50% off all first orders available, it is worth seeing what benefits more fruit could have for you and your office in the New Year.


(NOTE: To check on terms and conditions, please check with Fruit For the Office.)

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