We should all spend more and buy less
Globalisation and trade liberalisation have long flooded Western markets with cheap, mass-produced goods. By capitalising on low labour costs and…
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The three trends that will boost UK online sales in 2025
UK online retail sales are forecast to accelerate 4.5% in 2025 to £128.8bn, the strongest annual growth since 2021, driven…
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HowGood to provide climate impact labels at COP28
US-based startup HowGood and Carrefour, a retail company operated by Majid Al Futtaim in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and…
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Grocers’ brand portfolios enhance convenience for consumers
In recent years, Sainsbury’s has explicitly leveraged Habitat’s existing homewares proposition by opening concessions within its supermarkets, a trend that…
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Discounts win supermarket loyalty, but younger shoppers need data assurances
With high food inflation continuing to put pressure on household finances, loyalty schemes are an effective way for supermarkets to…
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Cancellation of major sporting events adds to Russia’s tourism woes
The ongoing Ukraine crisis means that Russia’s popularity as an international destination has already plummeted. The cancellation of major sporting…
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Poundland Group’s foray into e-commerce will help reduce its reliance on stores
The low-cost products and diversified offering of Poundland’s owner, Pepco Group, resonated well with shoppers in FY21, as group revenue…
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Biggest influencers in retail fashion in Q2 2021: The top individuals and companies to follow
Using research from GlobalData’s Influencer platform, Retail Insight Network has named ten of the most influential people and companies in…
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Skincare products to develop formulations that combat ‘digital fatigue’ amid Covid-19
The Covid-19 pandemic has dramatically impacted consumer behaviour since its emergence in late 2019. The surge in active Covid-19 cases…
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Face covering regulations fuel innovation in personal care categories
Compulsory face covering measures in public spaces are likely to continue to play a part in the day-to-day realities of…