Quality leads price as prepared-meal shoppers assess value, GlobalData finds
GlobalData research shows shoppers increasingly judge prepared meals on quality, nutrition and convenience, creating opportunities for grocers to premiumise own-label…
10 Sep 2026
UK retail sales growth slows as consumer demand cools in August
UK retail sales growth slowed in August as consumers reined in discretionary spending, with furniture, household appliances and other non-food categories among the weakest performers. Total UK retail sales rose…
07 Sep 2026
Value for money drives 89% of UK apparel shoppers as stores gain ground
GlobalData research shows UK fashion shoppers are prioritising value, quality and fit in 2026, while physical stores gain popularity and ultra-value retailers strengthen their position. Value for money is the…
07 Sep 2026
People or technology? Rethinking the role of security guards in retail
Retailers are investing billions in loss prevention, but the challenge is no longer choosing between people and technology. It is knowing where human judgement remains essential. UK retailers have invested…
07 Sep 2026
HMRC: UK importing grows as exporting declines
UK importer numbers rose as exporter numbers fell in 2025, while separate ONS figures show goods import volumes increasing and export volumes declining, according to the HMRC. The number of…
04 Sep 2026
UK retail sales to hit £481.7bn in 2026 as inflation masks weak recovery
UK retail sales are forecast to reach £481.7bn in 2026, up 3.2% from £466.7bn in 2025. However, GlobalData expects much of the growth to be driven by inflation rather than…
04 Sep 2026
Five Eyes back UK-led action against global fraud networks
The UK, US, Canada, Australia and New Zealand have agreed new measures to disrupt international fraud networks, as Bira highlights the cybercrime risks facing smaller retailers. The Five Eyes countries…