IKEA and Argos must emphasise USPs to defend against second-hand threat
With the bottom three-fifths of UK consumers seeing no growth or even a decline in their real discretionary incomes since…
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Beauty retailers must partner new brands to attract trend-led consumers
In an evolving UK health and beauty market in which consumers’ preferences constantly shift, retailers must increase their partnerships with…
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New challenges in UK food & grocery market must not cut service or innovation levels
The UK’s largest grocers must reduce costs while preserving service quality to manage escalating pressure on profit margins expected in…
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Next and M&S need to rationalise their home price architecture to better convert clothing customers
Key UK clothing retailers Next and Marks & Spencer (M&S) are in something of a pickle when it comes to…
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Grocers should ready themselves for growing demand for refill stations
Low uptake and complex logistics have hindered grocers’ expansion of refill stations, but finding a way to make these services…
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As ‘underconsumption core’ is trending, what can retailers do about a rejection of consumerism?
Many young consumers are now rejecting the push from influencers and marketers to unconsciously overconsume. ‘Underconsumption core’, ‘deinfluencing’, and ‘normal…
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How can UK grocers succeed in the rapid-delivery market?
The UK’s rapid-delivery market is reaching a period of maturity. After in-store shopping surged post-pandemic and the cost-of-living crisis set…
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EU’s smoky flavour ban puts health before taste preferences
On 3 June 2024, it was announced that the European Union had decided to ban eight smoke flavourings used in…
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Ethical sourcing claims must be supported by competent audits
On 28 May 2024, the BBC revealed that child labour was involved in the supply chains of perfume brands owned…
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What should retailers expect from a Starmer government?
With a UK general election near enough certain to occur this year and the country's Labour Party the overwhelming favourite…