All articles by GlobalData Retail

Why Tesco’s removal of plastic-wrapped multipacks is more than a sustainability PR stunt

Retail powerhouse Tesco is taking the war on plastic to the next level, recently announcing plans to reduce 350t of…
Mothercare made it too easy for non-specialists to steal shoppers

Ahead of Mothercare’s demise at the end of 2019, the baby retailer was losing customers to competitors that offered greater…
M&S misses key selling features from new activewear range

M&S’ new activewear range Goodmove will help it to capitalise on the prevailing athleisure trend, but with no celebrity endorsement,…
Coupe leaves Sainsbury’s dreaming of what-ifs around Asda merger

The long speculated board changes at Sainsbury’s have finally arrived with CEO Mike Coupe retiring in July to be replaced…
Entertainment specialists must diversify or risk permanent closures

The UK physical entertainment market declined by 21% in 2019 as spending continues to move away from retail and towards…

Christmas gets a glitter-free makeover as sustainability concerns grow

Almost two-thirds of Christmas shoppers say that sustainability had an impact on their festive spending signalling to retailers that they…
Water-free shampoos to offer environment-friendly alternative

Water-free shampoos are becoming more mainstream in the beauty industry, as consumers call for companies to be aware of their…
Delivery-saver schemes continue to grow in popularity, says GlobalData

As the year comes to a close, delivery-saver schemes are a topical issue. The festive period is a busy time…
Retail technology trends in October 2019: e-commerce leads Twitter mentions

1. e-commerce - 489 mentions The usefulness of e-commerce analytics and how online digital platforms are allowing customers to take…
Biggest influencers in retail fashion in Q3 2019: The top ten to follow

Biggest influencers in retail fashion: The top ten 1. The Business Of Fashion (@BoF) The Business of Fashion provides news…

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