All articles by GlobalData Retail

1. Covid-19 will cause a permanent change in the online grocery sector

   For the past few years, major supermarkets have gradually aligned themselves with changing consumer behaviour, dedicating more capacity to their…
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   27 Mar
2. Exemplary ethics will pay off beyond the Covid-19 outbreak

   In the midst of the Covid-19 outbreak, retailers that have made bold commitments to their staff, customers and the wider…
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   27 Mar
3. DIY to be one of the more resilient non-food sectors during Covid-19

   The needs-based nature of purchases such as plumbing and heating means that international governments have allowed DIY stores to remain…
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   26 Mar
4. Refurbished electrical items are as good as new for younger shoppers

   With the environment becoming a greater concern, particularly for young consumers, electrical retailers must do more to offer sustainable solutions….
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   26 Mar
5. Opportunity for beauty retailers as salons close amid Covid-19 lockdown

   Amid the Covid-19 pandemic, sales opportunities for retailers are scarce. While health & beauty retailers are somewhat protected by the…
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   25 Mar
6. Demand for fashion decimated as consumers stay at home

   With the UK now on lockdown for at least the next three weeks, and social distancing measures expected to continue…
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   24 Mar
7. DIY sales spike as consumers stay home

   Spring has sprung, but the coronavirus pandemic means consumers are tied to their homes and gardens, for work and leisure…
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   23 Mar
8. New findings on Covid-19 stability could affect household care industry long-term

   Scientists have confirmed Covid-19 remains stable on surfaces and in aerosols from several hours to days. According to a new…
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   20 Mar
9. Rapid response and creativity vital for non-food retailers to survive coronavirus crisis

   Next’s guidance on how it expects to be impacted by the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic indicates that retailers have plenty to…
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   19 Mar
10. Upholstery set to feel the aftershock from coronavirus

    The upholstery industry’s prospects in 2020 have become more challenging as concerns about the coronavirus cause footfall to decline sharply….
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    18 Mar