DIY retailers are yet to build on the local store, which has benefitted food & grocery retailers
The pandemic resulted in a significant change in consumers' purchasing behaviours, with a shift towards online and local shopping, and…
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The UK government’s food price cap is based on hallucinations of “greedflation”
The UK government’s battle against inflation has given rise to a bafflingly, unworkable and inequitable proposal to get supermarkets to…
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Omnichannel retailers must invest in RFID to optimise brick and mortar stores
As retailers consider whether to divest store portfolios amid rising overhead costs, multichannel retailers must offer a homogenised experience across…
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Coronation to be celebrated by relaxing, not retailing
Consumers are expected to use the King’s Coronation to rest and relax rather than an opportunity to shop. Although 38.9%…
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Loyalty comes up against price as Boots switches the focus of its Advantage card
As the cost-of-living crisis continues and inflation rises, value for money and price have become increasingly important to consumers. GlobalData’s…
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Can the furniture market withstand further inflationary pressures in 2023?
Current Pressures in the Furniture Market Despite brittle consumer confidence in 2022 as the cost-of-living crisis took hold, homewares and…
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What went wrong for Argos in Ireland
Owned by Sainsbury’s but without the presence of the supermarket in Ireland, Argos Ireland has lost revenue over the last…
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Four key reasons Christmas 2022 exceeded expectations but 2023 looks bleak
Last year was plagued with economic gloom and in 2022, 54.6% of UK Christmas shoppers felt worse off than last…
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Amazon UK sales growth sinks to lowest ever level
The idea that Amazon’s rise in the UK would continue unchecked has suffered a blow, as it announced its first…
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Asda’s foray into convenience channel will help it weather the UK’s cost-of-living storm
As part of its revised strategy under the EG Group, Asda is targeting the convenience channel as a new route…