All articles by GlobalData Consumer

1. Bitcoin bubble continues to grow, but are retailers (and consumers) ready to switch to this cryptocurrency yet?

   Consumers grow worried as institutions reiterate harsh realities The value of Bitcoin, the digital currency created less than a decade…
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   19 Dec
2. Sainsbury’s takes on pizza giants

   With the UK’s takeaway sector booming, it’s no surprise that traditional supermarkets are looking to tap into the market. Though…
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   19 Dec
3. What companies can learn from the return of vinyl

   Vinyl has made a notable comeback over the past few years, and millennials are the reason. Making a success out…
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   18 Dec
4. Millennial job insecurity and consumer spending

   Global GDP growth is stable, with the IMF forecasting a 3.6% rise in 2017. The US and China, the world’s…
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   11 Dec
5. How far can data-hungry retailers push customer privacy?

   The internet has brought an interconnected world where communication and trade can now be conducted within seconds anywhere via a…
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   7 Dec
6. ‘Do it for me’ trend inhibits growth in the small domestic appliances market

   ‘Do it for me’, where time-short consumers use home services for their cleaning needs, is dampening overall demand for small…
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   6 Dec
7. Has pet luxury gone too far?

   Petcare products purely based on luxury are trending in the UK. Previously such products were only available in speciality stores,…
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   5 Dec
8. Brands in Latin America will increasingly rely on bloggers and user reviews

   According to a GlobalData survey, Central and South Americans are most likely to trust bloggers and user reviews over brand…
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   22 Nov
9. Premium powerhouse potential for TFG London following Hobbs acquisition

   The acquisition of womenswear retailer Hobbs by TFG London, the UK arm of South African conglomerate The Foschini Group, elevates…
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   21 Nov
10. Delayed payment options will boost online conversion but also return volumes

    A growing number of clothing & footwear retailers including H&M, Finery and Arcadia brands Topshop and Dorothy Perkins now offer…
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    16 Nov