All articles by GlobalData Retail

Easter spending in the UK to reach £1.7bn in 2022

UK Easter spending is forecast to rise by 4.2% this year to reach £1.7bn, exceeding pre-pandemic levels. The main driver…
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine will have far-reaching consequences for European retail

While the horrifying situation in Ukraine continues, the implications beyond the obvious humanitarian crisis are myriad. The globalisation of economies,…
John Lewis kills off price promise, but identity crisis looms

John Lewis & Partners’ announced this morning that it would finally end its long standing 'Never Knowingly Undersold' (NKU) price…
Boots buyers beware: significant store investment needed for long term success

Boots’ prospective buyers must be willing to heavily invest in the specialist’s hefty store estate or the market leader will…
UK inflation hits 5.4%, pushing consumers towards a return to stockpiling and bulk buying

In December 2021, UK inflation rose to 5.4%, representing the highest figure in almost 30 years. Inflation, the rise in…

Dunelm weathers supply-chain storm

Dunelm’s positive Q2 results are a testament to its appeal within the home sector, and the work it has put…
B&M thrives through Omicron despite lack of e-commerce

B&M UK revenue stepped back only marginally during the golden quarter against exceptionally strong comparatives, despite Omicron discouraging footfall in…
Retail fashion trends: Shopping the most mentioned term in Twitter in Q4 2021

Retail Insight Network lists the top five terms tweeted on retail fashion in Q4 2021, based on data from GlobalData’s…
Poundland Group’s foray into e-commerce will help reduce reliance on stores

The low-cost products and diversified offering of Poundland’s owner, Pepco Group, resonated well with shoppers in its FY2020/21, as group…
Pets at Home strengthens its position as leading UK pet retailer

Pets at Home continues to capitalise on heightened demand driven by increased pet ownership as group revenue increased 18.0% year-on-year…

Sections