# UK retail festive holiday campaigns

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/uk-retail-festive-holiday-campaigns
> Updated: 2026-11-09T15:23:23.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

Major retailers in the United Kingdom have launched their 2026 seasonal holiday campaigns. Selfridges introduced a city-themed initiative titled ‘Christmas and the City’, featuring window displays inspired by global locations such as New York, Paris, and Tokyo across its London, Manchester, and Birmingham stores.

In London, Harrods debuted its “Where the Stars Align” campaign at its Knightsbridge flagship, utilizing celestial-themed displays and handcrafted stars. Additionally, the Shangri-La at The Shard launched a Disney-inspired afternoon tea experience in Southwark.

## Timeline

### 2026-11-09: London retailers launch festive holiday campaigns

London retailers Harrods and Shangri-La at The Shard are unveiling major festive campaigns and themed seasonal experiences for the 2026 holiday season.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/london-retailers-launch-festive-holiday-campaigns

### 2026-10-22: Selfridges launches city-themed Christmas campaign across UK

Selfridges has launched its ‘Christmas and the City’ campaign, featuring global city-inspired window displays and themed dining experiences across its UK stores.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/selfridges-launches-city-themed-christmas-campaign-across-uk

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Cite as: UK retail festive holiday campaigns. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/uk-retail-festive-holiday-campaigns